The Halifax Club is a members only organization established in 1862. Apparently, when the land was…read moreoriginally purchased in the late 1800s it only cost $8000. It is a gorgeous old building in downtown Halifax, and in the last number of years the direction has been shifting; attempting to transition from its fairly stuffy roots, into something a little more accessible and perhaps more appealing to a younger crowd. Last night I attended a theatre performance at The Halifax Club. Zuppa, an amazing local theatre company, staged their play "Penny Dreadful" in the Uniacke room. The play is set in the 1800s so The Halifax Club as a venue, with its high ceilings and large paintings, was a very appropriate choice for the ensemble. The Pryor room bar was open before and after the show and our charming bartender Alex was helpful and generous. I enjoyed a glass of red wine for $7.5 while my date's beer was about $5.5. All of the people we encountered during our evening were very friendly and fun. If you happen to be invited by a member to dine or attend a function at The Halifax Club, you should accept the invitation. If you're hoping to become a member, check out the website. I'm sure it's not cheap, but you can feel both a sense of excitement and nostalgia knowing that you're walking the same halls that James C. Cogswell and William Cunard once did.

We got married here in 2004 and had an amazing experience. The guy in charge of organizing our…read morewedding there was fantastic to deal with. He walked us through the menu and any rentals we needed (dance floor) and was really accommodating. We had the place to ourselves and they were able to let the wedding party in early for photographs (damn rain...the only rainy Labour Day weekend in almost ten years, I swear). The food was great. I loved that I didn't have to worry about decorations - a few flowers, a bit of sheer fabric to match our colours on the table and boom! the place was ready to go. My guests loved it and kept saying how classy my wedding was, but it was all because I chose this as my venue. (disclaimer: this is all based on the service I had in 2004).

We tried a couple of the craft beers and split the Caesar salad and fried chicken poutine. They…read morehave a great selection of beers and also live music which we did not hear because we were there at lunchtime. Everything was delicious!

My wife and I were visiting A friend in NS and I stopped at…read moreNew Scotland Brewing for a cold one after catching the ferry from Halifax. My fav? The Rampant Lion, NEIPA!

I've been to many different functions here and I am amazed at what can be done with this space…read more Great central location - bus, taxi, walk or do a combo. Lots of parking options around. Great space: - two sets of stairs - stage - not too long a washroom wait - bright - separate entry and exit -- ample room at the entrance to do tickets, greetings, coat check - empty lot out back to give your guests outdoor space to roam - kitchen It's got everything! Check it out :)

Really great for large events, the space is huge and open. Another bonus is the location, very…read morecentral and close to downtown without actually being downtown. Most recently, I attended a wedding here. With 300 guests, beautiful decor, and a live band the place was bumping. Only complaint is someone was playing in the rehearsal space in the basement when the bride was walking down the aisle, which was quite distracting. It's a great place for corporate events, crafts shows and weddings. I'd say the most important thing to keep in mind is numbers, the place is so big it would be daunting for small groups. Be prepared to be your creative hat on. The space comes empty and you'll need decor to transform the place into something special.

What an amazing place; The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic! I had been here about 15 years ago and…read moreit's amazing how it's changed with more artifacts. It's Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum located on the beautiful waterfront of Halifax! They have many exhibits and artifacts including the largest collection of items and stories about the Titanic rescue, shipbuilding, the 1917 Halifax explosion and various Navy memorabilia. I really enjoyed that they included history of the indigenous mi'kmaw! Also notable was that they have a boat school and a real more representative that will signal your name and provide you a certificate! Fun day of seeing, learning and having fun at this museum!

Fascinating & Informative - A Must for History Lovers…read more The Halifax Maritime Museum of the Atlantic was such a great experience! There's so much to learn, and the exhibits are incredibly well done. We especially loved the Titanic section--super moving and full of fascinating detail. It's definitely worth the price of admission, especially if you're even remotely interested in history or maritime culture. We left feeling like we'd learned a lot and gained a deeper appreciation for Halifax's role in so many historic events. Highly recommend!

It's alright. Y'know, it's okay…read more I only ever had one class here but I've been to a ton of events in this space. And it's a great venue. I've been to academic conferences that make use of the large classrooms with the open common space. It's great for that. The little cafe is good (not great) but it must have a hard time competing with the student union building and the Second Cup next door. The building is new which means it's pretty high tech. I find the layout can be a bit awkward at times. For example, if the bathrooms on the main floor are out of service (e.g. being cleaned), the next available bathrooms are up a long flight of stairs (or a slow elevator ride) and across the width of the building. Not much you can do about that now, of course. The temperature control is better than a lot of the older buildings on campus so that's always a plus.

This building is pretty slick and Wall Street chic. It was completed in the Fall of 2005 and stands…read moreas one of the newest buildings on the Dalhousie University campus. I've written exams in a couple of the rooms on the main level. I've also crept into the higher echelons for an interview and poked around some of the foyer areas. The classrooms are pretty stream lined, with tiered seating and modern tech systems. The building is kept impeccably tidy, and the bathrooms are not exempt from this high standard of cleanliness. On the main level toward the back, there's an area to read and hang out, as well as a small cafe located just off of the main entrance. This building is fancy and probably attracts new students to the program based on the impressive nature of the space.

I had such a horrible experience as promoter in Spatz Theatre recently…read more Rented Spatz theatre around dozen times for events I promoted in 2018-2019. Spatz Theatre was managed by Sara who always did a great job. I had a show scheduled for March 2020 that was postponed due Covid restrictions. I was so excited finally to reschedule my show for March 21 2022, day when NS was going to lift some Covid Restrictions. Around 2 weeks ago i got an email from Cathy, who replaced Sara as manager, informing me that Spatz Theatre and school board decided to cancel my event, because " they are not ready to host full capacity event yet" even i told them all patrons going to wear masks at the show so that would help to avoid some risk. They also told me that even if they would reschedule my event all tickets should be refunded first because they want to change a box office provider. That really disappointed me because unnecessary refunds always are stressful for a promoter and ticket holders. 2 weeks before an actual event i had to look for another venue and change so many things: advertising, contract, setting a new box office for event , etc. Luckily Rebecca Cohn Auditorium was available for the same date and they had no issue to host a big event even they are located in educational facility as well. Just couple hours before refunds to ticket holders i found out that Spatz and Ticket Halifax want to hold CC fees and box office fees and do not refund it to ticket holders, even cancellation of event was completely not their fault. I literally had to fight with Cathy about it and made them refund my ticket holders in full amount. After posting announcement about changing venue on event page and refunds started to get processed i was receiving a lot of messages asking about directions to buy tickets on presale even it supposed to be sent in email with cancellation explanation that supposed to be sent before refunds would be made and then few more times after that, to be sure all patrons was noticed about changes. I asked Ticket Halifax representative Lindsay to fix that issue but they denied it and didn't do anything to help me and my show ticket holders. Just now i received a copy of email from Ticket Halifax from one of my ticket holders and I found that text of letter was not one that i approved. They changed it and removed an explanation why Spatz Theatre cancelled this event. Not only actions of Spatz Theatre and Ticket Halifax caused stress and financial loss for me and ticket holders but they also lied to me. I don't think that's behaviour appropriate for people who manage the theatre. It's not ok to treat your loyal customers like that! Extremely disappointed.

The Spatz Theatre is the new venue built into Citadel High just outside of the downtown core. Every…read morepart of is it so new that it still has that 'new theatre smell' if such a thing exists! I made it in the other night for a limited run of RENT. While I won't make this review all about the show (which I LOVED by the way), it was a great space for that sort of a production and I'm thrilled that Spatz opened their doors to a new theatre troupe ready to make a splash. Seats are comfortable, acoustics seem fine (I know nothing about that stuff), and there's plenty of room both around you when seated, and in the auditorium in general (there's even a balcony). Downsides? Well, it's a little weird to enter through a high school especially when waiting for the doors to open in a cafeteria type space. It was all a little too Degrassi for my liking.

Attention all artists and the art enthused: Dr. Sketchy is a new way of getting inspired and…read moreputting the ol' pen to paper. This less conventional life drawing class is a brand that reaches over 100 cities world wide, and with great success in spots like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, the Sketchy name makes its way out East for a little anti-art school entertainment. Burlesque and alternative themes make this a fun way to go out and let the creative pen flow. The event takes place monthly, and is not necessarily tied to one venue. So far in Halifax, Coconut Grove has been it, and how lovely is a nice glass of pinot gris alongside sultry tunes of the 1940s and beautiful belles for the draw. Models and themes switch up every time, and its all a great atmosphere. Whether you are a pro sketcher or just someone wanting to give it a try, its all low pressure and about keeping things friendly. The first model was the Miss C, owner of the amazing Pretty Things Boutique. With a series of different sketches and posings, she cracked up the crowd with cheeky comments and great attitude. This is a fantastic addition to Halifax's creative community, and a great time for those looking for a little less rigid. 3 1/2 hours of life-drawing, free swag, laughs and tunes to take you to another era? Sounds good to me.

TL;DR/The Short Version: It's the ferry terminal in…read moreDartmouth, but also an event space. They hold a farmers' market here and concerts. The Slightly Longer Version: Nice space. There was no special event happening when we went, so we just experienced it as a ferry terminal. However, we did eat at Evan's Seafood, the restaurant there and walked along the waterfront. There's a section that has beautiful glass sculptures hanging from the ceiling. And the waterfront has a heart bench sponsored by Charms covered in locks put there by lovers, lol. There's also a liquor store there. I'm sure it's much cooler when there's an event happening, but even when there's not, it's still nice. (190)

Alderney Landing offers far more than it did a decade ago. It seems to me that this space used to…read moresimply be a hub; a place of passage for those commuting via the ferry. But nowadays, Alderney Landing is a special little space all on its own. After disembarking from a nice voyage over the harbour, I was surprised to see a booth booking whale watching tours and other fun aquatic adventures. As I stepped further, I noticed people sitting at a table, enjoying sammies and coffee from a little resto in the building. Not only is there a little alternative product/healing shop, there is an art gallery, an NSLC, a fancy restaurant and a little deli. On the weekends watch out, because this place is turned over to farmers and independent wares producers. Come for the salad greens, and stay for the theatre! The Alderney Landing Cultural Convention Center has a lot to offer. Whether you're looking to pick up a bottle of wine to go with dinner or you're wanting a bottle of infused oil from the deli, this place has a surprising amount to offer. I was quite pleasantly surprised by how this place has expanded over the years. Yay Dartmouth!

TL;DR: Nice older independent hotel that's not part of the big chains. They still have old school…read moredoormen who open doors for you and help you with your luggage. On our most recent trip to Halifax, we stayed at the Lord Nelson for 3 nights. We paid $199 a night. It's an older hotel with some retro charm. Like they have postal service to mail out letters. On each floor by the elevator there's a mail slot. You stick your letter in the mail slot and it travels down a chute into the main mailbox that I'm assuming the mailman empties periodically. I don't really know who would send snail mail these days from a hotel room, like maybe a postcard to your grandma, but I thought it was cool. The lobby also looks like it's from older times and they have doormen dressed in old fashioned doormen outfits greeting people at the door. The standard rooms are very small. We only had a Queen bed, a desk with chair, another chair, 2 side tables, a mini fridge and a TV. No microwave. We had a kettle and a Nespresso machine though. The bathroom is extra tiny. There's hardly any counter space. It's functional, but you definitely don't want to hang out there too much. We were out and about and just used the room for sleeping and showering so it suited us fine for this trip. There's no breakfast included. But they do have a restaurant attached called The Arms. We did not eat there but perused the menu and it looked rather frou-frou and pricey to me. The guest toiletries at this hotel are from Lather, a company in Pasadena California. I liked the shampoo and conditioner. The scent was bamboo and lemongrass. The location is very convenient. It's on South Park St very close to Spring Garden Rd. It's by the Public Gardens and not far from The Citadel. It's close to many restaurants and shops. I would stay there again. (147)

Our bellman, Harris could not have been more amazing! He was such a joy to encounter and converse…read morewith. A real gem at this property for sure! There were two weddings happening and the area was quite chaotic and Harris helped us with our bags, where and how to park and then gave us dining suggestions when he came to the room. Such a sweet man! We loved the property and its location. My wife stayed here many times 20-30 years ago. This is my first time. It's old school classy, right in the middle of where you want to be.