This Buddhist temple does it right!…read more When I wanted to start studying Buddhism to see what all the fuss was about I went to several temples in the city. Unfortunately I was turned off by quite a few of them. Some places call themselves Buddhist but actually follow other philosophies that sort of disqualify them from being Buddhist in the strictest sense. And some places also had Instructors who were born and raised and taught Buddhism in the West. Call me old fashioned or prejudice, but I prefer a teacher who was born and raised in a traditional Buddhist society outside of Western Culture. So one day I stumbled across Atlantic Chan Buddhist Association and was blown away! They are very unassuming being on Windsor street in a converted Presbyterian church. But once you walk in you feel like you are transported into another country or another world. They have a beautiful interior with an incredible looking Buddhist statue. But what I was really impressed by them was that they weren't trying to make money from you. At least they weren't trying that hard. I remember when I went to one temple and they had a pamphlet that gave you the price for each stage of enlightenment course. I thought how strange it was to have to pay for a stage of enlightenment. I also thought it was contrary to the very idea of enlightenment but forgave them for the fact that a business needs to make money. However this temple does not charge. They simply accept what donations you can give but they also never ask. For months I went there with a friend, learning Buddhism every Sunday, and practicing mediation's for hours on end. At no point did they charge. I would have kept it up but later on found out that my path was elsewhere. I will always be grateful for what I learned at Atlantic Chan Buddhist Association. They were very kind, welcoming and were everything my friend and I expected and hoped to find in a Buddhist temple.

I've been fortunate enough to attend a few education sessions Nalandabodhi have put on. Members…read morewere very friendly, welcoming and open to questions. Most services are held at Maple Tree Montessori School (3008 Oxford St).

Fort Massey United Church is a beautiful building built in 1871, located at the top of Tobin St…read more Although I've never attended mass at this church, it is promoted as being inclusive and accepting of people belonging to any church or faith that chose to worship there. I've been to Fort Massey numerous times for the community events that it houses. There are many faith oriented meeting and retreats (you can find details about these on their website) as well as events that are less related to spirituality. For example, every Wednesday at 6:00pm a certified yoga instructor teaches a yoga class for only $8 per person. I joined Weight Watchers a few summers ago and attended the local weekly meeting at Fort Massey. I liked the cozy atmosphere and friendly faces more than the other meeting spot I tried, and it almost made me feel relaxed being weighed in public! Weight Watchers meetings are held every Wednesday and Thursday at 12pm and Saturdays at 9am. Hot Hint: If you are interested in attending Sunday mass at 10:30 feel free to bring you little ones along, there is a staffed Sunday school and nursery.

OK... I am a little biased... As the minister for this wonderful congregation, I honestly and…read moresincerely recommend it for anyone looking for a loving supportive community where there is not creed or dogma, where all religious and spiritual perspectives are honoured including atheist and agnostic. We own a beautiful old building in a wonderfully eclectic neighbourhood. Service happens every Sunday at 10:30 am.

Great vibe, welcoming community…read more As someone who is more spiritual than religious, I'm glad I stumbled across this hidden gem in Halifax upon moving to the city with the family. A very friendly community that welcomed us, and our spiritual beliefs, no matter what they are (there is no dogma, creed or bible with the Unitarians). Was surprised to walk into a church that is so open and encouraging of individual spiritual journey...even the kids! "Sunday school" was labelled "religious exploration" (NOT indoctrination) and educated about many of the world's religions and belief systems without judgement - even agnosticism and atheism. Kids and adults alike encouraged to ask ANY question, nothing is verboten, and find their own path according to what they believe. A relatively small congregation but very active and lots of events and activities all year long. Sunday services vary quite a bit, depending on who does them and subject matter. Very diverse group, welcoming whether people are gay, straight, young, old, devout theists or hardcore non-believers, new immigrants or here for generations.

This is a vast mosque with an active community. Beautiful architecture. There are three levels. The…read morehighest level is the prayer area. It can fit up to 500-750 people. The second level has the entrance, library, and computer lab for the school that is just across the mosque. The third level is the gym, which hosts many events and activities for children and others. This certainly is a great place to ponder about nature. I would totally recommend praying or taking part in any event with this community. Totally worth it.

The Dal Multifaith Centre is a great resource for Dalhousie and Halifax. Where else will students…read more(or anyone) find a place that lists all the various religious organizations in Halifax? For students, there are also chaplains of a variety of backgrounds to help them adjust to their new university life or deal with anything for which they need help. The Centre also hosts a variety of meetings and sponsors a variety of lectures throughout the year. Rumour has it that the facility will also see some major renovations over the coming year. My only desire would be the Centre promoted itself more. I've spoken to many students who don't even know it exists.

Such a warm welcoming church. Also bible based. You can really feel the presence of the Lord.read more

I absolutely love coming here for lunch! This church has a small cafe inside where they serve…read moreawesome lunch options at reasonable prices. I love their sweet potato soup, ham and cheese sandwich and homemade iced tea. They have plenty of lunchtime fare and the service is great. They are so friendly and are very prompt bringing your meal. They also have a selection of home made baked goods. I definitely recommend coming here for lunch! Stop in here over the summer months and enjoy an ice cream from their large selection of flavours on their patio. One of my favourite summer stops.

Like my predecessors (yelp reviewers), I have not visited this church on a Sunday morning in my…read morenicest slacks - however, I have been in during evenings when the drums are thumping and toes are tapping. This church is located on Barrington Street, facing the historic Old Burying Grounds. Upon entering the front door, the library smell mixed with the pie-in-the-sky ceilings will have you awe struck. Curved bench seating directed at the alter, or alternatively stage, enables tons of great places to cozy in with a great view. You can choose to sit in the balcony area which may give you slight feelings of grandeur. Above the entrance is a great wooden balcony giving you a bird's eye view on the whole place. It's nice to pop up here during the show, just so that you can take and breath and take it all in. There is no bar, so bring a mini-sip or a juice box if you tend to get thirsty. If you're feeling truly retro or maybe just pious, dress in your Sunday's best, complete with bonnet and shin length skirt. St Matthew's Church is a fantastic venue for musicians and spectators alike. It's comfortable, relaxed and of course glorious in its beauty.

I went through a few spiritual bumps a few years ago and I was questioning everything about my life…read moreand sort of felt like I needed to figure things out. Well, church was not my thing, but the service was amazing and the pastors are kind and they have an awesome community presence especially when it comes to helping out the homeless (I'm not sure if they still have the breakfast program on Sunday mornings). I grew up in the Middle East where crazy rock concerts in a church are pretty much frowned upon, so I was super curious about this, since I've heard a lot of good things about this spot. But I finally managed to attend a concert at the church and the acoustics are simply amazing. This a perfect spot for a folk/acoustic concert. My co-worker and I decided to partake in a few shows for the Halifax Pop Explosion and we were both mind-blown but the awesomeness of the spot.