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From downtown boardwalk strolls to countless lakes nearby, all the fresh air in and around Halifax can make a person hungry, and the city has plenty to offer on that front too

Dartmouth delivered, and then some. Conrad’s Beach, just 20 minutes away, means after-work weekday swims are a possibility. The sunsets are among the finest I’ve seen anywhere in the world. Lawrencetown and Martinique are primo spots to watch surfers, both of the board and kite variety. On the Halifax side, Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park, just 30 minutes from downtown, seduces with its three white-sand beaches and hiking trails.

Naturally, all that fresh air and ocean water makes a person both hungry and thirsty, and there’s no shortage of memorable places to sate both urges. LF Bakery in Halifax is said to make the best croissants outside of Paris, and I can’t disagree – though truth be told, it’s the airy, melt-in-my-mouth beignets, both cherry and dulce de leche, that have won my heart.

Stopping in at Field Guide is like attending a house party, only more chic and probably friendlier. The Ostrich Club in the trendy Hydrostone District, which looks like a quaint English village, serves up an intoxicating mix of atmosphere and appetizing plates with the motto “Live Fast. Die Yum.

On the topic of patios, dogs are now allowed to join their owners as they dine and drink al fresco at restaurants, bars and cafés. In a pandemic, every advantage matters, and the industry says restaurants see a 5-per-cent increase in sales when dogs can join the party and owners linger just a little longer. Just one of many charming and civilized details that are sure to make summer in this city even more memorable between beach visits.

, the site of Dartmouth’s waterfront ferry terminal. A brew and a view doesn’t get much better than here.is set to blow up First Lake in nearby Lower Sackville. One of the park’s early claims to fame? The world’s largest inflatable unicorn, which will be ready for its Instagram closeup by June if all goes according to plans.Follow topics and authors relevant to your reading interests.feed daily, and never miss an article.

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