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Halifax & Nova Scotia
Oysters, lobster and Nova Scotia seafood, from the waterfront to the farmers' market.
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This week
This week in Halifax
Oyster season and food festivals
3 verified places
New in Halifax
Real restaurants, current public details and a clear reason each one is on our radar.
Halifax
Guide
Downtown Details verified
Shuck Seafood + Raw Bar, Halifax: Oysters Steps From the Waterfront
Seafood, Oyster bar · 5120 Salter St., Halifax, NS B3J 0A1 · $$
Why it is on our radar: Shuck Seafood + Raw Bar on Salter Street is one of Halifax's most oyster-focused restaurants. Hours, happy hour and what to order, from public sources.
Halifax
New
Waterfront Details verified
Tribute, Halifax: Wood Fire and Handmade Pasta on the Waterfront
Live fire, Pasta · 1341 Lower Water St., Unit 121, Halifax, NS
Why it is on our radar: Tribute is new to Canada's 100 Best at No. 53: Colin Bebbington's live-fire, handmade-pasta restaurant on Halifax's waterfront. Hours and booking.
Halifax
Community
Waterfront Details verified
Mystic, Halifax: The Harbourfront Tasting Menu Ranked No. 16 in Canada
Seafood, Tasting menu · 1723 Lower Water St., Halifax, NS
Why it is on our radar: Mystic is No. 16 on Canada's 100 Best 2026: eight-course tasting menus over Halifax Harbour. Menus, hours and booking, from public sources.
Guides
Lobster, oysters and waterfront tables
- The Halifax Waterfront: A Food Guide
- Where to Eat Oysters and Seafood in Halifax: 7 Places for 2026
- The Best Restaurants in Halifax Right Now: 8 Picks for 2026
Best of
Weekend Plan
Your Halifax weekend
Fri Oct 30 to Sun Nov 1, day by day.
Saturday Oct 31
- Diwali Mela 2026 in Halifax, Oct. 31–Nov. 1Olympic Hall Community Centre, 2304 Hunter St.
- Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market This Weekend, Oct. 31–Nov. 1Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, 961 Marginal Rd., Pavilion 23
Sunday Nov 1
- Diwali Mela 2026 in Halifax, Oct. 31–Nov. 1Olympic Hall Community Centre, 2304 Hunter St.
- Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market This Weekend, Oct. 31–Nov. 1Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, 961 Marginal Rd., Pavilion 23
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