The Maxwell's Plum

Walking up to the Halifax Citadel from downtown Halifax, we stopped at The Maxwell's Plum for lunch. On the weekends, Maxwell's Plum has a brunch special, with 3 eggs, 5 strips of bacon, 2 slices of toast, and potatoes, for $2.50 when you buy a beverage. You can also get the breakfast any time of day for the regular price.

However, we ordered the honey garlic wings, which were sticky and sweet, and had the perfect crunch on the outside, while keeping the chicken moist. We also ordered the chicken quesadilla, which was wonderful tasting. There were big chunks of tomatoes and chicken and it had a wonderful taste.

Kedy's Inlet Restaurant

Kedy's Inlet Restaurant, at Mahone's Bay, just purchased the restaurant, which sits at the bend just before entering the downtown of Mahone's Bay. On a nice day, from the outdoor seating, guests can see the reflection of the three churches on the bay.

When we dined here, Kedy's Inlet was still working on their new menu, however, we ordered the egg salad sandwich (which was delicious and I hope continues to stay on their menu), as well as their creamy fettuccine with chicken. The chicken was dry, but the alfredo sauce was perfect and delicious.

Economy ShoeShop Cafe & Bar

One of Argyle Street's original restaurant's is the Economy ShoeShop Cafe and Bar. The story behind the name is pretty unique: when the owner opened the restaurant, with little money to purchase a sign, bought a neon "Economy ShoeShop" sign from a thrift store and hung it in the window.

The restaurant itself is probably as unique as the name. While the front half of the inside is very modern sleek, the back half looks like an enchanted forest (frog prince and all!). However, of all the places we dined in Halifax, this was probably the most expensive location and the least tasty (not that it was bad, just not as yummy).

We ordered the fish and chips and a flat bread with chicken. The fish and chips was good, lightly battered. The fish was moist and flaky, but the batter was soft and not crispy.

The flat bread was a mix of very good ingredients, but we couldn't figure out how to eat it. It was cut like a pizza, but there was too much topping to eat it like a pizza. Yet, you couldn't get everything on a fork to eat it that way either.

While this place was fun to sit and enjoy the surroundings, I would recommend coming for drinks and skipping dinner.

BeaverTails

Walking around Halifax Harbor, we came across this little stand selling, what they called, BeaverTails. BeaverTails are a fried dough product topped with chocolate, or icing, or some sort of filling, and then topped with a candy, depending on your choice.

They also sell Beaver Bites, which are little balls of fried dough with ice cream.

We ordered a BeaverTail with chocolate, peanut butter and Reese's Pieces. These are perfect to share (although, you might want to get your own). They are made when you order them, so they are served warm, which means the chocolate, peanut butter and the pieces all get melty. Yum! Grab lots and lots of napkins, because it can get messy.

Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Halifax has numerous hotel choices, and they can get pretty pricey.  However, if you're willing to take a 10 minute drive, across the water in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is the Best Western Plus Dartmouth Hotel & Suites.  While not having the perfect location, it is a pretty easy drive from here into Halifax, which only costs $1 to cross the bridge (each way).  They offer free parking, which no hotel in Halifax seems to do, and they cost almost half as much as the city hotels, which is a major positive.

The hotel itself is quite clean in both the lobby and the rooms.  The staff is very friendly, including the restaurant staff where we had drinks one night and breakfast each morning (which is included in the price).  The rooms are spacious and have good noise reduction from any noises in the hallway or other rooms.  The beds are comfortable and the housekeeping staff does a good job each day.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Right in the center of the waterfront of Halifax, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a tribute to the city of Halifax's history as a bustling seaport.  This museum features various exhibits on shipwrecks, but the most popular is of course the Titanic, which is now honoring the 100th anniversary of the sinking.  This new, permanent exhibit shows various artifacts recovered from the ship - like jewelry, shoes, china, wreckwood and more - along with a history of the ship and how Halifax contributed to the rescue and recovery efforts.

Another key feature to the museum is the talking parrot, Merlin, who'll spout out phrases such as "Polly want a cracker" and "Peak a boo".  There is even a cat on the grounds and when he comes near Merlin, the parrot will say "Here Kitty, Kitty".

This is definitely a must-visit for anyone coming to the Halifax waterfront and for all Titanic or shipwreck aficionados.

Alexander Keith's Brewery Tour

In Nova Scotia, when one thinks of beer, one thinks of Alexander Keith's line of beers.  This brewer has become the de facto beer for the province over the years and can be found at basically any bar in the region.

At the original site of the brewery, you can take a tour giving a glimpse into the history of both the brewery, as well as Halifax.  Actors and actresses dressed up in 19th century clothing provide the tour trying to make you feel as if it was still the 1800s.  They even put on a singing and dancing performance for you while you get to sample Alexander Keith's beers.  During the tour, you get to have two full beers to try, including the famous India Pale Ale.  For those underage, there are lemonade and iced tea options as well.