Do not go... he will yell at you saying you could've killed us and if you try to explain what you…read morewere thinking, he will just yell louder. He wants you to have no common courtesy behind the wheel. Then, he'll give you a box of tissues if you start to cry (which he has in his backseat) and act as if he wasn't the one to yell at you. He will not issue refunds either, even though his service wasn't completed. Check his reviews on the BBB for further clarification and proof from his other students and their families. There are better ways to teach people, Colin.

From the owner: Driving school reopened, registering students now. Great prices and payment plans available…read more Support local businesses.

Lovely , attentive, kind students and staff members. I have been going here for my mani-pedi and…read morewaxing for some time. The students go above and beyond to keep you looking lovely and refreshed! It's a great spot to go! Highly recommend!

Been going here for years! Always get excellent cuts and colors and the Supervisors are great at…read moredouble checking everything. Takes a little longer than at a salon but that's to be expected. Totally recommend!

I am 29 years old and I had so much fear around driving. I had so much support with Ha's driving…read moreschool. They really went above and beyond to help me. They even gave me a free lesson and paid for my second exam when I slipped on the first one. They were SO amazing, I cannot stress enough to go with them. I went to another driving school in Halifax when I was in high school and it was a very stressful experience. it stooped me from driving for many years. Ha's driving helped me overcome these fears, I am a happy driver now. Also Peter is so passionate about his work. He really cares to put good drivers on the road. Two thumbs up!

From the owner: At Ha's Driving School in Dartmouth, our instructors tailor your training to your learning style…read morewith one-on-one in-car lessons. Whether you are a high school student, new to the country or simply decided to get your driver's license later in life, our team of highly qualified instructors will take you through the process step-by-step at your own pace.

Horrible experience with this company-go elsewhere in HRM. I live in the neighborhood and saw their…read morecars, and I wanted to support a family owned, local business. I guess that doesn't matter to them. They were unreliable and uncommunicative. I asked for extra lessons for my daughter, I paid the invoice, and then emailed and called for 5 MONTHS to get her on the schedule with no response. Im talking ZERO. The only time they responded was when I asked for my money back. They were super quick to take my money, and get back to me when I wanted my money back. That's it. never even tried to make it right or apologize. I dont need an apology but I am pointing out they dont care about the people that sign up for their lessons. They also lied about when they sent my money back. When I asked again if they sent it, they said, "It should have went through" with the time stamp on the transfer one minute after my text. RIDICULOUS. This company is an absolute racket.

Poor communication, last minute cancellations, instructor didn't show up twice, instructor…read morecomplained that his car was breaking down (which left us nervous about our son driving it!), last minute instruction (our son was taught to parallel park the day before his driving test). Honestly, I can't recommend this company!

tanding day diving with Torpedo Rays Scuba Adventures while visiting Halifax on a cruise, and I…read morecan't recommend them highly enough. Most divers dream of coral dives in the warm waters of the Bahamas, but you'd be missing out an incredible experience in the cool waters of Nova Scotia. Water temperatures were around 45°F, so I happily opted for a drysuit, and the team made sure I was comfortable and prepared before we entered the water. In the comfort of a drysuit the water temperature was not an issue at all. The first site was calm and serene, with soft-bottom terrain, hermit crabs, and fascinating marine life. One highlight was swimming beneath a dock and discovering a lobster trap packed with lobsters. The second site featured beautiful eel grass fields, a mild current, and an incredible granite archway. What truly made the experience exceptional, however, was Alex. From the moment he picked me up at the cruise terminal until he dropped me back off, he was friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about diving in Nova Scotia. He handled every detail seamlessly, shared fascinating local knowledge throughout the drive, and made the entire day feel more like diving with a longtime friend than a guide I had just met. Alex even took underwater photos and videos for me with my GoPro, helping capture memories I otherwise wouldn't have had. As an added bonus, we stopped at Peggy's Cove Lighthouse after the dives, which was the perfect way to round out an already fantastic day. If you're visiting Halifax and considering diving, do yourself a favor and book with Torpedo Rays Scuba Adventures. Whether you're an experienced diver or trying cold-water diving for the first time, Alex will make sure you have a safe, memorable, and enjoyable experience. I would absolutely dive with Torpedo Rays again and hope to return someday for more Nova Scotia adventures.

I don't give out five stars lightly, despite grade inflation these days. Jason, the owner of…read moreTorpedo Rays totally earned every one of these stars, and then some! It was incredibly refreshing to find a business owner who actually goes the extra mile for his customers. Not only is he available via email, but he seems to monitor the thing 24/7 for any chance to help a customer out! I'm pretty sure that I'm not going to freeze to death now, thanks to Torpedo Rays dive shop, and the Weazel "Michelin man" undergarment. weazel In 40 years of diving, I've never had such an enjoyable experience in a dive shop, and rarely do I discover such life-changing products. Thanks Jason! Any time I need dive gear in Nova Scotia, I'll be back to Torpedo Rays!

I took the course at High School Driving Academy as a "mature" learner a few years ago. The reason…read morewhy I chose this school rather than another was mostly location: it's easy to get to the Dartmouth Sportsplex using transit whereas some of the other schools have fairly inaccessible locations for the theory part. The course consists of 25 hours of theory, usually comprising two subsequent weekends, and 10 driving lessons. The atmosphere of the theory part is a bit like back in high school, but I guess that's necessary given the audience. Apart from me only one or two other people were older than 18. The course is well taught though, and the materials used good. Peter and Janet, the two instructors of the theory part, and the owners of the company, are ex husband and wife. Interesting setup but it seemed to work. Peter is extremely obsessed with detail though, so he may be a bit challenging as a driving instructor. For the theory part he was great though. When you start taking the theory part you should already have your learner's licence -- otherwise you can't start booking driving lessons. An important organizational detail that is not really explained on the company website. It's a bit of an interesting situation since, in order to get a learner's licence, you have to pass the rules test and the signs test (as well as the vision test) -- so in a way you first have to pass the tests before you start learning the material in the course. Another reason to get your learner's licence as early as possible is that there is a three-month waiting period between getting your learner's licence and taking the road test (which you take after having taken the theory part as well as the driving lessons). For my driving lessons I had Gary Steed most of the time who is truly an excellent instructor. Meanwhile he started his own driving school though. The other instructors I had were good too. So overall it's a good driving school with nothing really to complain about. I passed my road test at the first attempt and have been accident-free ever since. I can recommend them.

From the owner: best driving school in halifaxread more

16 hour course was cut down to 2-3 hours, they do not offer pick up for in car lessons on the…read moreHalifax side of the bridge even though they informed me that they often make exceptions. Instructor did not show to first in car session. When I asked for a refund from the owner Karen she stopped responding to all my messages. Have not heard from them in months and they took $600 from me and I have nothing to show for it. Do NOT go here, pay the extra couple hundred dollars to go somewhere reliable

MRD is an amazing driving school it has taught me so much and I 100% recommend this driving school…read morefor sure!