Small art gallery in Halifax - although the largest in Nova Scotia! The star of the show is Maud…read moreLewis - especially her house. The largest collection of her art anywhere in the world! They have rotating exhibits - mostly Canadian focused. There' are some nice Alex Colville paintings in the permanent collection. There was talk of a new art gallery with amazing architecture on the waterfront but this was shelved for financial reasons. This art gallery is quaint! Pro tip - Thursday evenings are free entry!

If you love Maud Lewis, as I do, this place is wonderful! The museum is comprised of two…read morebuildings, and the more modern one has ML's house, plus a great rotating selection of her paintings, and all kinds of great Maud-themed items in the shop. The rest of that bldg seemed to be temp exhibits of some very weird contemporary artists, so we skipped all that. We couldn't figure out how to easily get to their second building, weren't sure what was in it, and it was getting close to lunch time anyway, so we skipped that, too. In total we spent about an hour here.

Like my Canadian War Museum review. This one, while recognizing how beautiful an well put together…read morethis museum is, puts somewhat of a damper on your spirits. And for good reason. The city of Halifax grossly mistreated people because of their skin colour and this is a place to make sure we never forget that mistake an hopefully learn from it. The building is an exact replica of the former church that stood in the area before the cities bulldozers came in to destroy everything. It has been beautifully recreated to the same size and within it are three rows of informative displays about life in Africville and the terrible things that were done to them. At the end of the tour I am and will always feel quite ashamed for what happened to these people simply because of the color of their skin. I'm glad places like this do exist so that we may learn from our mistakes and never repeat them. We've come a long way from these dark days but there is always more we can do to stop racism.

The Museum and park are beautiful and full of history -- as a tourist to the city it was so…read moreinsightful and heartbreaking to learn about the history of Halifax's Black communities Unfortunately, the city does not take care or pride in this historical landmark. Africville is not accessible by public transportation and there are NO sidewalks. We had to walk along the highway to get to the park and there is minimal signage to indicate you're going the right way. The museum and park are surrounded by industrial storage and roadwork and is off-putting to walk through if you aren't sure about where you are going. Honestly, it's embarrassing to the city and the province, how inaccessible this area is. You would think having sidewalks would be the bare minimum, but apparently not.

A gem in the area! There's a small diner, great cars even one Taylor Swift used in Rex, Taylor's…read moreVersion- not a big her head but I loved it

From the owner: Epic. Elegant. Exciting…read more Steele Wheels Motor Museum is a one-of-a-kind, state-of-the-art facility. Steele Wheels Motor Museum is the unique venue you’ve been looking for! With something for everyone, we are Halifax’s most family friendly museum. Everyone has a car story, come and find yours with Steele Wheels Motor Museum!

It's only $6 CAD. Two small floors of exhibits. Good for kids with short attention spans. I was…read moredone after an hour. Clean bathrooms. Private parking lot. Walking distance from the public gardens.

I really enjoyed the museum! It isn't particularly big but it is certainly larger than I thought it…read morewould be. All of it is very interactive and I learned a lot while walking around and reading. There are some really fascinating things inside and I enjoyed the experience over all. The staff were very friendly and everyone was helpful during our visit.

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!

Psychedelic dance parties with records spinning and projected oil art dripping across the walls;…read morelive music blazing while sweaty bodies jump and bump to the solid beat; inspired local art adorning the walls while patrons peruse, chatting and poking about: This is the Khyber. Everything and anything cool as dirt and art related. The space is amazing. Climbing the stairs you feel like you could be in any city, about to embark on a secret night. You'll see smiles, wild dance moves, great style and a lot of happy people on any given night at the Khyber. It's my favorite space in this city. If you're into a scene that's a little off the grid, check it out - if nothing else, you'll admire the historic nature of the building and the amount of life that one old place can house.

The building has a few weird rooms where you can check out live shows. Weird in the sense that it…read moremay feel like you're a big empty white room. Or it may be a big white room with very strange art on the wall. There is a pretty cool group of bands that frequent the Khyber and typically they put on fun and energetic shows. There is something special about catching a secret show there at 2 a.m. If you're a Joel Plaskett fan, be sure to check the place out so you can understand the album "Down At The Khyber" a little more. Be sure to bring cash for beer. The fridge usually is stacked with local Propeller beer, my favourite beer in the city. A lot of people work hard to keep the place going and it is vital for the Halifax arts scene. Definitely a place worth visiting and spending some money to help out.

This was a pretty cool experience to see what a working farm was like in the 1800's. You can see…read morethings such a farmer plowing the field with an ox, a blacksmith making horseshoes, woodworker, barn full of animals, school house. There is a carriage ride you can take as well around the property. They are open year round. It took us around 2 hours to experience everything we wanted to do.

We loved this place! We took my daughter, 13 and were hesitant that it would be geared too young…read morefor her. She thought it was great! There was ample parking. You walk in through the museum store. We used the museum pass for admission. There are picnic tables available for lunch. We spent about an hour and a half there but there are people that spend the day. There is a barn with animals that are very friendly. You can go upstairs and downstairs. In the cottage, the girls were picking white currant berries to make jam. They also had home-made molasses cookies There is a woodshop, in which the carpenter was making wood slats to form barrels, which are available for purchase in the gift shop. The blacksmith was making hooks and horseshoes to sell in the gift shop. There is a school house, in which you can sit at a desk and learn about the history of the farm, ask questions, etc. We were able to see the sheep receive medicine, go for a covered wagon ride and take some amazing pictures. This is a must see if you are in the area!

So I was at Cole harbor farms and there was a worker screaming at us. Very rude. Never coming back…read moreone star

The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Farm is an anachronism set down in the middle of suburban Cole…read moreHarbour. Located just off Cole Harbour Road (only a couple of blocks from where it turns into Portland Street), this museum has something for everyone. We've visited a few times. Admission is free, with donations encouraged. In the summers, they have livestock on premises: we've seen cows, chickens, lambs, pigs, ducks and - of course - barn cats. There are several historic buildings on site. Most have been moved from their original location in order to construct a composite of a typical turn-of-the-century rural Nova Scotia farm. Many of the buildings have displays of old farm equipment, along with explanations of how farming was accomplished before the industrial revolution came along and changed the game forever. Check out their gift shop and café. Their menu is surprisingly good and many of the ingredients are as local-sourced as it gets: vegetables from the farm garden and eggs from the farm barn. They also do on-site catering for special events. Fair warning: on a hot day, the temperature inside the café is a good 5-10 degrees warmer than outside.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit…read more The sea and the lighthouse are a must see, just be careful not to get to close to the water. The place gives you warnings that people can get hurt or die, if you venture to far in. So if you do decide to visit this beautiful place, please follow the rules and be safe!

What an amazing beautiful sunny day we had to experience Peggy's Cove. It is a stunning village…read morelocated right in the waterfront. The Atlantic Ocean can he fierce bit today it was calm and serene. Stunning rocks lead out to a glorious lighthouse. Lots of tourists today of course. It still didn't detract from the beauty. The houses, fishing boats and lobster nets add to the coastal charm & atmosphere. Stunning. Do not miss.