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Whether you’re looking for a hike on the rugged coastline or an urban adventure, Halifax offers it all. Outdoor activities abound – walking tours, hiking trails, sea kayaking and spectacular golf courses. Many gay Halifax visitors enjoy exploring the vibrant neighbourhoods of North End Halifax, with the charming European shopping experience of the Hydrostone Market, and the gay owned cafes, bars and specialty shops along Agricola and Gottingen Streets. From there, the many attractions of Downtown Halifax are minutes away; delight your senses with the diverse offerings of Halifax restaurants, art galleries and nightlife.
A few can’t-miss attractions and events include:
- The vibrant nightlife with LGBT bars & clubs including Reflections, Menz Bar and Company House
- Halifax Pride Festival
- Atlantic Film Festival showcasing “That’s So Gay!”
- Nocturne: Art at Night
- Pier 21 and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax tour – by amphibious watercraft, ghost tour or with a walking guide
- Public Gardens
- Sail Halifax Harbour (the second largest natural harbour in the world) on a Tall Ship
- Try your luck at the slots or take in a great performance at Casino Nova Scotia
- Watch the fishermen come in with their daily catch and grab a bite to eat at Fishermen’s Cove in Eastern Passage.
