2. Walk the Halifax waterfront The Halifax waterfront runs for 10 blocks from pier 21 at Halifax seaport to casino nova scotia. There are loads of things to do and see along the waterfront in Halifax.

The Halifax Waterfront is a fun-filled spot packed with cafes, restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, historic ships, boat tours and ferries, not to mention buskers and other street performers.

The best time to visit Halifax is May through October ... March and April also see fewer visitors and lower prices, but the springtime rain can make sightseeing a muddy pursuit.

From my vantage point on the rooftop terrace at BKS — the “best kept secret” speakeasy at Muir, Halifax’s chic waterfront hotel — I sip a coupe of Her Majesty’s Displeasure.