North End

Halifax, Canada

A transformed artistic community of hip coffee shops, cool restaurants, and bars, with Gottingen and Agricola Streets at its centre.

Places in North End

EDNA A celebrated North End restaurant reflecting the neighbourhood's culinary transformation.
North End coffee shops Hip coffee shops that helped anchor the neighbourhood's transformation into an artistic community.
Gottingen Street bars A street of shops, bars, and clubs at the heart of the North End's nightlife.

Best time to visit: June to September brings warm weather ideal for the waterfront and outdoor dining, without the harsh Atlantic winter.
Getting around: Downtown Halifax and the North End are walkable, with the waterfront boardwalk connecting most major sights; a car is useful for reaching Peggy's Cove and the wider Nova Scotia coast.
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Language: English. French is also official.
Timezone: AST (UTC-4, UTC-3 in summer)
Current trends: The 2024 Cunard mixed-use development near Bishop's Landing has brought a wave of new dining concepts to the Queen's Marque district, while the North End's Gottingen and Agricola Streets continue to anchor the city's artistic and nightlife scene.

Downtown Halifax — The city's financial and entertainment hub, home to the waterfront boardwalk, Citadel Hill, and over 200 restaurants and bars.
Queen's Marque — A newly regenerated waterfront district anchored by the five-star Muir hotel and a cluster of acclaimed restaurants.