Spring Garden Stroll
- Berrigan Devoe Real Estate Group
- Jun 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 27
Local eats, curated shopping, and classic South End charm
📍 Approx. 10-minute walk from the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Spend your afternoon exploring the vibrant Spring Garden Road area—known for its independent boutiques, stylish cafés, and one of the most beautiful public gardens in the city. It's a great way to soak in the character of Halifax’s South End.
Start with Lunch
All within easy walking distance:
Pane e Circo – Italian small plates in a modern, beautifully designed space (https://www.panecirco.ca/)
The Garden – A bright, plant-filled café with fresh bowls, sandwiches, and smoothies (https://gardenhalifax.com/)
Your Father’s Moustache – Rooftop patio, pub-style comfort food, and great people-watching (https://yourfathersmoustache.ca/)
Darrell’s Restaurant – A Halifax favourite known for burgers and peanut butter milkshakes (about an 8–10 minute walk from Spring Garden, located on Fenwick Street) (https://darrellsrestaurants.com/)
Shop the Spring Garden Area
Everything is locally owned and just steps away:
Sweet Pea Boutique – A women’s boutique focused on dresses and effortless style (https://www.sweetpeahalifax.com/)
Jennifer’s of Nova Scotia – Locally made gifts, artisan goods, and jewelry (https://www.jennifers.ns.ca/)
John David Shoes – Fashion-forward footwear with designer flair (https://johndavidshoes.ca/)
Wildflower – Romantic, feminine pieces with a curated aesthetic (https://wildflowerclothing.com/)
House of Moda – Trendy European-inspired fashion (https://houseofmoda.ca/)
Duly Noted – Beautiful stationery, pens, and thoughtful gifts (https://www.dulynoted.ca/)
Bookmark – A cozy and well-curated local bookstore (https://bookmarkreads.ca/i/168583x/landing/ChooseLocation.html)
Pro Tips
Ice Cream + Coffee in the Gardens
Grab a soft-serve cone from Dairy Bar or a coffee from Apartment 3 Espresso Bar across the street. Then take a stroll through the Halifax Public Gardens and enjoy your treat on a bench under the trees—this is a local ritual.
Optional Walk
Feeling like a longer stroll? Head south down South Park Street to Young Avenue to admire some of the city’s most beautiful heritage homes. The walk leads you to Point Pleasant Park, a seaside haven with wooded trails and ocean views.
Dinner Options
Le Bistro by Liz – A French-inspired spot with a cozy, vintage feel and comfort classics (https://www.lebistrohalifax.com/)
La Frasca Cibi & Vini – Sophisticated Italian dishes and a strong wine list (https://lafrasca.ca/)
Mappatura Bistro – Warm, welcoming, and known for its seasonal Italian menu and personal service (https://mappaturabistro.ca/)
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Proudly shared by Berrigan Devoe Real Estate Group. Have questions or need more recommendations? We’d love to help—connect with Britney Berrigan (902.830.7286) or Stacey Devoe (902.209.4230).
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