Harbourwalk

I work on the board walk and never get tired of it great shops resturants and little shops you want regret checking it out

Fun to walk around area. Lots of cheap eats and souvenirs. Places to sit and watch others. Tons of cute dogs! Easy place to hang out and being on the water is so pretty.

Every time I visit… I take a walk by the Harbour. It’s breathtakingly beautiful. Of course… You’ll probably be stared at because you’re just standing there taking in the breeze and smiling like me. Haha. People are extremely friendly… Different accents from all over. Love jogging here. You have got to stop by Cow’s ice cream. Omg. –drools– keep walking and walking and eventually everything in your mind begins to unleash itself and you will feel tons better! Oh. Don’t mind the staring. You’ll get used to it. Oh… Their climate vocabulary is different from the States. Hot to them is 75 degrees. Haha. Chilly at night. Be sure to bring a light sweater. Have fun and de-​stress!

My husband has been working 13 hour days with the busy tourist season so on his day off we decided to be tourists. Walking around the boardwalk, deep sea fishing caught our eye. It was worth the money. We had such a great date.

Best thing to do in the summer in downtown halifax! So many restaurants of any kind to choose from, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fish And Chips, Desserties, Etc. Kids will love the Museum, Playground, More! You can explore the ferry ride Theodore the tugboat and all kinds of boats, Perfect landscape awesome to watch fireworks. You can get condos down there wouldn’t that be cool? I think the waterfront is the best place you can ever go to

Ahh, the Gem of Halifax! I’ve been here three times and always enjoyed this! This was a boardwalk that ran along the Halifax waterfront. It started from the Halifax Seaport and ended at the Casino Nova Scotia. Why would I consider this as a gem, you may ask? Here’s why.
As I walked on the boardwalk from the Seaport’s starting point, I looked out to my right. Yeah, I enjoyed the views of the water as I walked along. I got to see the land on the other side of the water passage way. I even saw some ducks and seagulls hanging around in the water, which was cool. The boats that were docked at the piers were nice too. At the end of the boardwalk, near the Casino Nova Scotia, I saw some naval ships docked in their own, naval yard. The views would have looked nicer if the day wasn’t foggy, cloudy, and misty. But regardless of that, especially since we can’t control the weather, I still enjoyed them.
As I ventured on the Harbourwalk, I noticed some historical sculptures and tombstones. Those were actually memorials of those who died in war. Some of those memorials had details engraved on why these were set up and whom they specifically honored. In addition to the memorials, I also saw the wave statue (in which some people climbed on) and a rock with a sign attached explaining some history in the general area. All of that was interesting.
Aside from those, I also saw a Cadbury CaraMilk display with a big question mark in the center. Inside that display was a gold, locked box that rested on a vertically positioned, rectangular base. The base itself was engraved with decorations, and included an unwrapped candy bar and an airplane. I wasn’t sure what all of that was about, but the Cadbury part did grab my attention, and the whole thing looked okay.
Of course, we can’t forget about the places for shopping, eating, and drinking. Shops ranged from clothing and candy to glassware and souvenirs. The Harbourwalk did bring me right into the back of the Privateer’s Wharf mall area (reviewed separately) with a restaurant on one side, and shops in the other. Restaurants and bars ranged from comfort food to pub specialties, and from beer to wine. Some of those places provided seating outside, which was near the waterside. That’s perfect for a nice day.
Aside from the shops, bars, and restaurants, I also saw different boats in dock with connected gangways. Those boats were meant to give tourists tours of some areas of the waterfront. One notable boat included Theodore the Tugboat, which was nice to look at. Of course, all of those had to be paid for prior to boarding. There was also a ferry terminal for those who needed to go to Dartmouth. I went on that ferry years ago, and it was all right (no detailed review due to outdated experience).
As I walked, I noticed some people play instruments, like accordions and violins. That was cool, and I gave them some small change for their performances. The Harbourwalk has some spots when it can be crowded at times with tourists, but don’t let that get in your way of enjoying what’s around you! It certainly didn’t get in my way when I was here. Overall this is a «must-​see» for anyone who’s visiting Halifax!

Love it in the summer, although I walk here all seasons cause of work I do love seeing the ocean

Still a great place and one of the best areas to take a walk in Halifax at any time of the day. I tend to come for a walk after dinner to let the the food move down the stomach and stretch the legs. It always feels good and is a nice way to relax in the evening and see what action is going on!
Every city needs some good walking trails and the harbour front is A+. Enjoy!

Things change eh? In the 1970s you would have to watch your step around the waterfront after dark. It was derelict and dangerous, with just a few lingering hippies and tweakers squatting here and there, plus some dying industrial uses amongst the collapsing buildings and wharves. My how things have changed! Today it’s a clean, well lit and interesting touristy destination full of life and activities for much of the year. Sure it’s a bit desolate in the midst of winter but from spring to November it’s hoppin’!

Having grown up in san francisco, i had some prety wide and narrow views on what a harbour front would be in a differentnplace other than los angeles and other than home.
Granted, that this spot doesnt Have the life of the area as santa monica pier in southern california, i was more than impressed at how spaced out snd clean both the boardwalk and the areas round the shops were. (+2)
The mistake i made was comng here during the middle end of winter so it was still ice and chilly to be around, at least for the other tourists that were around me, they made it seem like they would end up suffering the ill effects of shrinkage (Lol)
Even though its definitly colder here than it is at pier 39 in san francisco, the weather conditions is more than bearable here. make use of your thicker lulu lemon jackets… cause im pretty sure im one of the very few persons who can manage to remain active in icy weather with one of the thinner Patagonia or lulu jackets… the fact that your surrondings is. Openly breezy and clean, you can almost forget bout the cold chill. (+2)
Here is where pier 39 and santa monica pier take thepiece out of the harbourfronts glamor… aside from the inner city… what exactly is there to actively do here other than your workout runs? (–1)
But reguardless, i had one of the better tour guides in Elhanan S…
And i found theodore the tug boat. I guess this is where he is since his show ended… im amazed we had that show in the US…

Along the lines of what everyone else has said, some nice shops for a snack (get a Cinnamon sugar Beavertail) on a nice walk. Crowd levels and noise levels vary by night and what might be going on down there. Wish there were a few more benches to sit down and overlook the water, and there weren’t a lot of facilities (public bathrooms, wifi), but was still a good time.
Signage isn’t a strong suit either, as I didn’t know about the casino at one end, you just kind of wander your way along. Neat children’s play area on the one section, and lot of parking it seemed like, although I don’t know what the cost is like.

Ever since I moved to Halifax last summer I’ve been a huge fan of strolling down by the waterfront. Be it a happy day or a troubled night, I knew I could always throw on my headphones and stretch my legs. There are lots of benches for quiet reflection, the infamous Do-​Not-​Climb-​But-​Who-​Are-​We-​Kidding Wave statue, and lots of interesting buildings, shops, food, and people to check out along the way.
This is also a fabulous place to coo over adorable dogs on leashes and you’ll probably also bump into someone playing the violin or guitar at some point. Toss them a few coins. It’s good karma!
Go for a stroll on your own, hang out with some friends, or take a romantic walk with your sweetheart. Sometimes it’s just nice to be able to sit down at the end of the dock and listen to the water rolling around you.

From the Casino down to Pier 21. the Halifax waterfront is easily the best free attraction Halifax can boast.
Raise your hand if you haven’t just gone down for a stroll?
That is the sound of no hands raising (does that even make a sound?)
You have a whole laundry list of festivals and events that call the waterfront home. The buskers, the JazzFest, I Heart Local Halifax, Tall Ships, Natal Day, Canada Day and the list just goes on and on.
There’s museums, memorials, street performers, hobo’s/street people, and plenty of humans. We have a famous Tugboat who lives down there, I have seen seals/​otters in the early hours, a wave surrounded by soft squishy stuff, playgrounds galore, volleyball nets and there’s even seagulls as big as your head!
Are you sold yet? Get on down and experience the best of what Halifax is, and leave your wallet at home. sometimes it’s just nice to walk and sit.

I recently took a walk along the stretch of the Halifax Waterfront and boy, was I surprised. I’ve been living in this city for ten years and since my early days of exploring the downtown area of the city, I’d preferred certain parts of the waterfront to others, mostly because the focus of development along the waterfront was limited to certain areas so walking its length was met with some unsightly sections. That is no more!
Starting at the Halifax Market end and ending near the casino is over 1 km but the entire section is boardwalk or sidewalk. There is barely an inch where you don’t have options for dining, sidewalk-​meals, shopping, sightseeing or just pleasant rest. Bishop’s Landing is home to some wonderful shopping and restaurants in a beautiful area just after the Market. From there, past Sugah, you pass a sight for Beach Volleyball before venturing into the resting spot for many tall ships and fast food and snacks, including the ever-​famous Beavertail. Approaching the Halifax Ferry Terminal, you reach some licensed restaurants including Murphy’s before nearing the end of the walk with Cows ice cream, in case you want more.
The Waterfront plays host to many events during the year, especially the summer. Aside from the International Busker Festival, there’s also the Al Fresco Film Festival, the Tall Ships every few years and more, depending on the time of year. The summer is always abuzz down here with tourists and lots of excitement and people.
I definitely recommend taking the long way around, the boardwalk that juts out over the water rather than shortcuts that bring you in between or through buildings. If it’s a nice day, there’s so much to take in with the views and, for me, it’s really the little things that make the Waterfront such a great place to pass through. The décor, the lamps, the random 8 foot tall red «1812» once you pass Cows. It’s an impressive walk and one that I think helps push Halifax that much further into a city that I’m proud to call home.

Halifax’s Waterfront is lovely and totally fits the bill for today’s Unilocalspiration Challenge — first date destination. Meet for a no pressure stroll along the water and take in all the sights and sounds. You get the chance to chat and get to know each other better. As you stroll you can always grab a casual bite to eat from one of the many vendors in the area — anything from a hotdog to ice cream to fish and chips. If things seem to be going really well, you could pop into any number of downtown/​waterfront pubs for a post-​stroll drink. And if you want to spend even more time with your date, you can suggest a boat cruise. Murphy’s on the Water offers cocktail cruises and tall ship sailings that last only an hour to an hour and a half. But just be aware that you are losing an easy exit strategy if things get awkward or go south. Unless you’re cool with jumping ship.

Seriously, I have only one thing to say… what is there NOT to love about Harbourwalk?
Okay, so I guess I have more than that to say, but it pretty much sums up my feelings about the Halifax Boardwalk. For one thing, like a true maritimer, I love the water, so anything that brings me closer to it is a good thing in my books. Also, on a warm sunny day, there’s nothing more enjoyable than going for a stroll along the waterfront, taking in the sights, meandering through the small shops scattered alongside it, maybe enjoying one of the many treats it has to offer, possibly a COWS ice cream cone (MMMM, Moo York Cheesecake) or a BeaverTail?
Alternately, I also love walking alongside the water here at night, when the stars are out, after having romantic meal with the hubby-​to-​be, or a few drinks out with friends. It can be very peaceful and relaxing.

It’s simple: the Halifax boardwalk is the city’s favourite summer past time outside of day-​drinking. And why wouldn’t it be? It’s free, it’s sunny, it’s an easy stroll that brings you by countless places to eat (and day-​drink), and it’s the best people watching in the city outside of maybe closing time at The Dome.
If that weren’t enough, the Harbourwalk hosts some of the best festivals and events of the year including the International Busker Fest, Tall Ships, Al Fresco Film Festo, and even this year’s World Junior Beach Volleyball championships. Combined with optional activities like a harbour tour on the Tall Ship Silva, the land and sea combo deal on the Harbour Hopper, Pier 21, Casino Nova Scotia, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, and so many more, this ain’t your average tourist trap, folks. This is a local destination for all your summer action in the city.
Or, of course, you can just day-​drink and stare at the pretty people like a local.

When I moved to Calgary a few years ago, I didn’t realize how much I would miss the water. On return visits, I realized that I may have overblown it in my mind.
Thankfully, there’s been a lot of investment in the Harbourwalk. It now extends from the Casino all the way down to Pier 21. It makes for a great stroll during the summer with lots of great places to stop and grab a bite to eat.

Harbourwalk is just what the doctor ordered.
The past few days have been complete heat-​waves, and as I fight my way through a high-​pitched fever, there is nothing more to do but lie on my bed in a silk dress lining with a cold face-​cloth on my head. Times of lesser health can leave the mind wishing, and today I imagine how lovely the Harbourwalk would be.
Dog days of summer can drown energy and ambitions, but Halifax’s harbourfront has a steady breeze and awesome buzz. Always filled with folks, the wooden paneling lies wide for optimum space and flows up, down, and all around shops, stands and restaurants.
Its a great scene for those casual adventures, and offers great views with infectious buzz. A staple for the hot ones, Harbourwalk offers a cool down and relaxer.

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Harbourwalk is a boardwalk that extends for over a mile along the water in Halifax and is frequented by locals and tourists all year long.
Beautiful views of the harbour with it’s ships, lighthouses and islands are visible along the entire length and the scenery and sights are always changing with the time of day and time of year. People have told me that they have walked here for years and never get tired of it. That’s certainly not difficult to believe because it is such a cool and invigorating place.
A multitude of shops, restaurants, breweries and interesting things are accessible from the boardwalk including the incredible Nova Scotia Crystal glass blowing shop, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Pavilion 22 mall, Canada’s Immigration Museum and of course the indomitable ship HMCS Sackville. The Canadian obsession with monuments and statues is obvious with plaques and displays scattered through the walk.
The west end of Harbourwalk is where the massive cruise ships dock and numerous street performers are singing, playing or dancing when the ships are present. A pleasant breeze is always wafting off the water to keep the area cool even in the warmest weather and lots of fascinating people are always around to talk to. Harbourwalk is a very cool place to shop, walk, learn or just hang out.