Starting your day with an invigorating Dip in Rainbow Haven Beach. Next, you can drive along the coast to Peggy's Cove to view the rusty-red rocks and a picturesque lighthouse. Enjoy delicious lobsters and fresh oysters at the nearby Sou'Wester Restaurant followed by a whale watching tour from Murphy's The Cable Wharf.
Take a walk across the Halifax Harbour bridges towards the Point Pleasant Park. It is the perfect spot for a picnic, jogging, or a relaxing walk by the beach with an amazing view of Halifax's skyline. Learn about Halifax's history with a visit to the Citadel Hill National Historic Site followed by a meal at McKelvie's Restaurant in downtown Halifax.
Experience mouthwatering surf and turf dishes in a lively setting at the Five Fishermen Restaurant. Have a thrilling sojourn on the water with sea kayaking on the coves, inlets, and bays offered by East Coast Outfitters. End your night with drinks, music, and dancing at The Seahorse Tavern.
Halifax is a walkable city, but buses, taxis, and rental cars are also available. The bus system, Halifax Transit, is affordable and operates daily. Taxis cost around $8 to $10 per mile, while rental cars cost around $30 to $50 a day, excluding taxes and insurance. Uber and Lyft also operate in Halifax. Uber costs around $20 to $40 from the airport to downtown.
For adventure enthusiasts, go ziplining at Anchors Above Zipline near Peggy's Cove. Alternatively, visit the Halifax Public Gardens or the Nova Scotia Art Gallery to get your cultural fix. If you have more time, visit the nearby town of Lunenburg or take a day trip to Cape Breton. For those short on time, skip either McNabs Island or Fisherman's Cove to have more time elsewhere.
The airport in Halifax is the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ), which is located 22 miles north of downtown Halifax. Taxis from the airport to downtown cost around $60, while the airport shuttle costs $22 per person. Car rentals and services such as Uber and Lyft are available at the airport.