Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, Nova Scotia truly holds a special place in my heart. I’ve been to this city three times. The first time, I lived and worked here for about 4 months - It was spring and everyone kept telling me I was enjoying the best season of the city.

One of my favourite places to dine was Morris East. Here, I enjoyed their delicious breakfast pizza with a mimosa which instantly became a favourite.

Each time I went back, I was sure to visit Morris East - even if it meant I had to eat by myself (which was hard at first but eventually I learned to love it). I’ve actually travelled all of Canada by myself and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Other notable places to eat were The Bicycle Thief and The Middle Spoon if you’re feeling drinks and desserts or a late night soiree.

I loved walking by the harbour every weekend and visiting Point Pleasant Park, The local Seaport Farmers’ Market, The Public Garden, and just taking in the salty air, along with the peaceful sounds of the streets. These places easily became my favourite - especially the Waterfront where I’d take a much needed pause and recharge by listening to the local musician.

Peggy’s Cove is a popular tourist attraction and I was lucky to go on a day where no one was there. I heard so much about lobster so I tried it in every form: poutine, flambe, lobster roll (which were quite good served on a fresh croissant) and much more. At the end, I must say that I’m not the biggest fan of lobster but if it’s masked in a salad, I’ll eat it.

Two of my girlfriends who were doing their masters in Quebec decided to take a road trip to the east coast and stopped over for a few days. I had such a blast paying host for the second time in the city as we savoured the local shops and markets. We also explored Martinique Beach.

I returned 4 years later for a conference during the heart of winter. I remember staying at the Prince George Hotel and they had the best bartender in the city working there at the time. The weather did not stop me from having a solo brunch at Morris East which was oh so welcomed… I was also able to visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (highly recommended if you like history).

My most recent visit was during summer (also work related) and only lasted a day. It was so busy that I only had time to sit and enjoy one meal that day (I eat my food very slowly so that one meal had to do). I decided to visit the Bicycle Thief and finished my meal with an Aperol Spritz before hailing a cab to the airport.

A truly beautiful city…I hope to return once more, this time during my favourite season - Fall.