{"id":482515,"date":"2022-08-08T20:44:44","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T20:44:44","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:44:44","slug":"the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Hot Spot: Halifax &#8211; Macleans.ca"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9fa8a7dfb2c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a9fa8a7dfb2c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Hot_Spot_Halifax_%E2%80%93_Macleansca%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The Hot Spot: Halifax &#8211; Macleans.ca&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/#Best_East_Coast_Cuisine\" >Best East Coast Cuisine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/#Best_Bakery\" >Best Bakery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/#Best_Day_at_the_Beach\" >Best Day at the Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/#Best_History_Lesson\" >Best History Lesson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/#Best_Boutique\" >Best Boutique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/#Best_stay_on_a_budget\" >Best stay on a budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-hot-spot-halifax-macleans-ca\/#Best_splurge_on_a_stay\" >Best splurge on a stay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Hot_Spot_Halifax_%E2%80%93_Macleansca%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The Hot Spot: Halifax &#8211; Macleans.ca&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n                Halifax has an exhilarating spring in its step. Amid an abundance of cranes erecting condos for a growing population, a raft of new businesses offer high-design goods and playful culinary adaptations inspired by Nova Scotian ingredients that extend beyond the typical\u2014though still much <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>reciated\u2014boiled lobster. Beer gardens and open-air cocktail bars line the waterfront. Mobile gelato bikes roam the city. Delicious destinations are serving up snacks like cinnamon-sugar doughnuts (Trickdough Baking Co.) and chili con carne tacos on Oaxacan corn tortillas (Beverley Taco Service). Here, a selection of exceptional places that reflects Halifax old and new, and the plenitude of fun to be found there.<\/p>\n<div class=\"longform-fwimg-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_5069.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_East_Coast_Cuisine\"><\/span><strong>Best East Coast Cuisine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 60\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\nAfter an ambitious eight-year renovation, this restored heritage home finally opened its doors as a pub last March. Promising true Nova Scotian hospitality, the traditional Maritime menu serves dishes found in old cookbooks\u2014try the Dutch mess (braised haddock with chopped egg and fried potatoes) or the boiled dinner (corned beef, turnip, carrot, cabbage, fried leeks). All the produce and meat are local, with a standout smoked salmon pa\u0302te\u0301 sourced from Halifax fishmonger Afishionado.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 60\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\nThe ambience is as classic as the menu. During the winter, two wood stoves provide heat and a warm, smoky aroma. The antique lighting was salvaged from garage sales, and much of the decor belonged to the owners\u2019 grandparents. On weekends, there\u2019s live East Coast music. This spot is so beloved by locals that it went without any signage for months and still had lineups out the door. Don\u2019t leave without admiring the stunning stained-glass windows, which date back to 1896.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1238733 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_4597.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5504\" height=\"8256\"\/><br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"row split-images-container\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_4614-2-766x431.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_4948-766x431.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"longform-fwimg-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_4268.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Bakery\"><\/span>Best Bakery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 61\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\nThis recent addition to busy Agricola Street in Halifax\u2019s charming North End is a bakery, pantry and then some. In addition to wonderfully flavourful sourdough breads\u2014the sesame rye is a perennial favourite\u2014Luke\u2019s specialties include the sticky kouign-amann (a sweet and salty French pastry), seasonal scones, and the tomato and ricotta Danish. They also do breakfast and lunch sandwiches, including the delectable jambon-beurre, a hunk of baguette filled with butter, ham and sliced cornichons. Luke\u2019s in-house brand of jarred delicacies includes chicken liver mousse and tomato relish, sold alongside an eclectic mix of imported small goods like chili crisps, tinned fish and truffle-laced potato chips.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row split-images-container\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_4086-1-e1659969576378-766x431.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_4076-766x431.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1238765 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_4291.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"5354\" height=\"8031\"\/><br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"longform-fwimg-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_2732.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Day_at_the_Beach\"><\/span>Best Day at the Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 62\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\nOne of the best things about Halifax is its proximity to the ocean\u2014not only can you smell sea salt while sitting harbourside, you can find pristine beaches just minutes from the city. Lawrencetown Beach, a 35-minute drive from downtown Halifax, is home to the East Coast Surf School. The two-kilometre stretch of sand is a great place for beginners\u2014the waves are consistent and there are lifeguards on duty. If you already know how to surf, you can rent a board and a wetsuit and hit the water. Beginner lessons start at $85.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"longform-fwimg-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_3878.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 62\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_History_Lesson\"><\/span>Best History Lesson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 62\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\nAs Halifax evolves, this small museum, which opened in 2012, preserves an important part of local history that continues to reverberate. For more than 100 years, Africville was home to the African Nova Scotian population, until the community was forcibly relocated in the 1960s. Houses were torn down and families were dispersed to industrialize the harbour. The museum, housed in a replica of an Africville church, chronicles the history of the African Nova Scotian community\u2014like trailblazing civil rights activist Viola Desmond\u2014and serves as a repository of their stories. The adjacent Africville Park, with a view across the harbour, has trails, a playground and picnic tables.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"longform-fwimg-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_4558.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Boutique\"><\/span>Best Boutique<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 62\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\nHannah Sears\u2019 gem of a shop has elevated the area\u2019s aesthetic possibilities with a colourful display of clothing, ceramics and accessories, and an emphasis on high-quality, sustainable goods. The store itself is a breezy delight, with high ceilings, beams of natural light and custom woodwork. Expect playfully patterned jumpsuits, knitwear in jewel tones, and chic, flowing dresses from brands such as Paloma Wool, A Bronze Age, Mijeong Park and Halifax\u2019s Maggie Jayne.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"longform-fwimg-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_2702.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_stay_on_a_budget\"><\/span>Best stay on a budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 63\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\nAll 16 suites at this fuss-free North End spot have kitchenettes and modern touches like blond wood, concrete walls and arched windows. There\u2019s also a cute little cafe\u0301 on the first floor, Sidekick, to satisfy breakfast sandwich cravings. For guests who don\u2019t feel like venturing out, the room service menu includes White Claw and kombucha.\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"longform-fwimg-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macleans.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC_2496-v3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_splurge_on_a_stay\"><\/span>Best splurge on a stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 63\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\nThis elegant new property is part of the lively Queen\u2019s Marque waterfront development. Rooms are panelled in white oak and outfitted with tartan accents. There\u2019s an Atlantic-inspired restaurant, an in-house art gallery showcasing regional work and, for blissed out afternoons, the Windward Wellness spa, which features halotherapy salt and eucalyptus steam rooms. A 36-foot yacht can be chartered for sunset sails.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>This article appears in print in the September 2022 issue of<\/em> Maclean\u2019s <em>magazine. 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