Experience Arts & Culture in Nova Scotia this Winter
Create unforgettable memories with friends and family this winter through vibrant arts and crafts, UNESCO World Heritage sites and more!
From hyper-local shops to international brands, Halifax is offering up some of the best retail therapy on the east coast.
Spring Garden Area
The bustling vibe of downtown, unique shops housed in historic buildings, fine dining restaurants and pubs featuring live music exist side by side here. This is the place to be for the best in urban, boutique shopping east of Montreal.
Find everything from locally owned fashion boutiques and upscale consignment to well-known Canadian brands like Lululemon, Roots, and Lolë. Make a day of it and fill your shopping bag with unique apparel, shoes, skin and beauty products, sleepwear, handmade made creations, foods, and home décor, all in walking distance of one another.
Downtown and Halifax Waterfront
You’re sure to come away with a treasure after browsing the shops at one of the many locally owned downtown Halifax businesses. Zigzag through downtown streets, exploring shops and restaurants along the way as you complete your shopping with a walk along the Halifax Waterfront boardwalk.
Check out the trendy boutiques, art galleries, and shops along Barrington, Grafton, Argyle, Granville, and Hollis Streets, and stroll the Halifax Waterfront to explore shops in Bishop’s Landing, the new Queen’s Marque district and the charming Historic Properties.
North End and The Hydrostone
Eclectic and thoughtfully curated shops and unique, local foods can be found in Halifax’s north end neighbourhoods, including ethically made and sustainably sourced boutiques for clothing, art, and jewellery. Discover one of a kind gifts, housewares, and fashion when you take time to explore this historic and diverse area of the city.
Downtown Dartmouth
Cross one of the harbour bridges or ride the ferry across the harbour to Downtown Dartmouth. Quaint and welcoming local shops offering everything from comic books to fashion and locally handmade creations to records can be found in this walkable area of the city. Take a refreshment break at one of the downtown craft breweries or cideries.
Outlets, Retail Hubs and Malls
Dartmouth Crossing offers up over 90 places to stay, eat, and shop – from big box to national and local chains, including IKEA. A village-like walkable shopping area featuring outlets is situated alongside. Nearby, Mic Mac Mall offers up over 130 stores featuring its anchor department store, Hudson’s Bay.
The Halifax Shopping Centre is the region’s largest multi-building shopping centre with 160 stores and is easily accessible via Highways 102 and 103. Just a short drive away, the Bayer’s Lake shopping district offers up 170 stores and 30 restaurants to explore.
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