Nice coffeeshop and cafe in Bishops Landing on the Halifax waterfront. It's reasonably priced and…read moreextremely cozy while having quite a bit of seating. Both indoors and outdoors. This cafe has been around for years in Halifax and in several different locations. I think this is the best one!!!

Found this spot down by the water on my way to work at the pier. I had the latte both visits and…read morewhile yesterday I had the blueberry muffin, today I had the croissant. I drink a lot of coffee and I liked this coffee. Freshly made and hot. I don't typically drink lattes but I've had two here, that in itself says something. Today's croissant was soft and flaky. I typically avoid croissants because i typically get disappointed Ted, but this one has me looking forward to tomorrow. The blueberry muffin yesterday was very good and just the right size, not too big or too small. I could have had a few more blueberries but they can all have a few more blueberries. Probably just the luck of the draw. All that being said, the best part is the atmosphere. The interior is rustic and inviting almost asking you to stay and do some work while traveling. Outside, I found a nice shady spot and enjoyed the waterfront and the people walking by. The staff was friendly and helpful and obviously made a good latte. I would suggest to visit the daily grind when you're in Halifax.

There is not much else to say about this store except it is pretty special!…read more Ditto to all the other reviews and comments. It really is a place you have to go for yourself. I do not think there is once spec of room left in the store to put anything. It is jammed packed! The staff are great and friendly. We went there to look for a few of the games we like. It is true , most people probably walk by not knowing what is on the other side.

If you have kids this is a place to go when you want something fun and interesting and even…read moreeducational. Taking my son there when he was smaller we purchased many items from this location and he still have two of these today. This is a store that is for the Hobbyist. Not only do they have games for kids they have fun and interesting they have hobby kits for adults. Ship making kits was something that was very interesting. Puzzles and paints fill the walls and ready for that little one to make something special from. Honestly this is a store that is different and unique and a must see for all to enjoy and learn. Can you honestly put a price on education? This store is a bit pricey but like I said my son still has two of the games and he is 22.

After shopping at many locations on my week-long tour, Hags on the Hill was a refreshing change…read more The merchandise, from local artists, is up the scale from usual tourist shops. After looking at several jewelry and woven items, I settled on a clever picture made from items found along the shore.

I'm here visiting from Ottawa, ON. Found this cute shop and went to drop in, super cute stuff!…read moreBought a cute fairy ring :)

From the owner: Welcome to YOLO CRAFT! Discover a creative space where you can craft your own unique hand-tufted…read morerug through our tufting workshops. Tufting is a traditional craft with modern techniques, perfect for creating carpets, coasters, purses, and more. In addition to tufting, we offer a variety of exciting workshops, including Decoden Cream Glue for decorating phone cases, Silver Ring Workshops, DIY Beading, and other fun DIY corners to explore your creativity. We also have a selection of handmade crafts and supplies for sale. The possibilities are endless – come create something special with us!

Yu Yo has it all!!!…read more Seriously this is one of the sweetest spots in Halifax. Where else can you find $1.99 iced tea (a true bargain & what a selection!), high quality import stationery and a true cornucopia of craft supplies, oh and succulents too! The front of the space has lots of seating, books to read and charming decor. The rest is teeming with all of the craft supplies and stationery you could ever dream of. The craft supplies available here are very reasonably priced. They have rubber blocks for printmaking here for a fourth of the price at Michael's and they seem to be much better quality. Beads for jewlery making are available, some are sold by weight, some individually and others are sold in little packages all at very fair prices. Various paints and brushes are also available here. What really grabbed my attention was the stationery. Yu Yo boasts an incredible selection of note cards, postcards, sketch books, exercise books and of course stickers! Tea is also available for purchase here. There are also tea related products for sale, such as tea pets, tea cups and matcha whisks. You can also get some very sweet chopsticks and rests here too. There are various classes available here too. Coming up this month and next they are hosting a ceramics class (in two sessions), jewlery making classes, embroidery classes and a stamp making course. Most of them have a minimum attendance requirement and include the required materials. I think one of these classes would make for a great way to spend an evening. I would recommended a trip to Yu Yo if you appreciate good quality tea, a cozy atmosphere, stationery and of course crafts!

I discovered this place after a friend told me about it and my friend and I have made it a weekly…read morestop recently. Attached to the historic brewery market. Part craft/art supply store, part teahouse, combined equal perfection. I think absolutely everything about this place is adorable. The art supply area of the store has cute postcards, stamps, stickers, journals, planners, pens, jewelry beads, tea sets and so much more. The teahouse portion offers hot beverages, as well as, vegan and nonvegan light food fare. Vegan options include a rice, seaweed and mushroom soup (doesn't sound like much but it's actually delicious), a fruit breakfast bowl with rice, green onion and seasame pancakes and candied walnuts. They also offer soy milk for drinks or to bring home. The gentleman who has always been working when we have gone (I believe he's also the owner) is very nice as well. They have a nice seating area and my favourite spot is the window where there are stools. There's a little rock garden with adorable plants and cacti. It's simply heavenly. Prices are also very reasonable. It is probably my new favourite place to relax.

I can't believe I've never been here before because this is everything I want in an arts and crafts…read morestore. Not only does it carry gorgeous local art from some of my favourite artists, but they also do workshops and classes. I believe the post them on their website, but I heard there's a book binding one coming up that I would love to go to. When I went last weekend it was because I wanted to meet Amy of Friday55 (one of my favourite local artists) and I ended up learning how to do some embroidery while there. It was really lovely! The Lunenberg Makery was also there showing how to do felting, but I ran out of time to learn that one because I was loving embroidery so much. I think I've found a new favourite hobby. The Trainyard General Store is one of those stores that is completely community-oriented, and I adore it. It's a bit hidden on Portland Street, so a keep an eye out for the sandwich board pointing you in the right direction.

From the owner: Unique and practical handmade goods…read more Workshops led by the Makers whose goods are in store are offered weekly.

Love, love, love this store. If your looking for that 'special something' for yourself or a friend,…read moreneed paint/supplies or have the desire to be creative, need inspiration or advice for a project, this store provides all of that and more! Nichla has years of knowledge and experience with creativeness and her goal is to empower others to do the same. I especially adore the upcycled and re- loved furniture pieces in this store. You have to see them to believe it. Ohhh, did I mention ' I love this store!"

From the owner: We specialize in DIY workshops and projects for your home. We carry Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, the…read moreoriginal upscale furniture paint. We also carry a selection of ReDesign with Prima decor transfers and decoupage papers. We'll help you create beautiful decor for your home.

My go to place for art and crafts from local Nova Scotia artists. Located on a busy commercial…read morestretch of Spring Garden Road. The goods are arranged by artist. There are two main rooms - connected by a few steps. Friendly staff. Support local! Their only store in the province!

Super cute just shop featuring lots of home/handmade items from local artist in and around Nova…read moreScotia. Some items are quite pricey due to the intricate nature of their craft. Gifts for a variety of ages and interests as well as your 4 legged friends.

Until last week I didn't realize that this road existed, and I'm so glad I wandered passed Garrison…read moreto see what was there! The Designer Craft Shop is a bright, open space full of art from local artists. Leather goods, paintings, stained glass, sculptures, scarves, pottery...you can find just about anything here. It would be the perfect destination if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for someone special, or if you're looking to treat yourself. I know I was tempted by quite a few the pieces...

From the owner: Beautiful. Local. Handmade Come and explore the diversity of…read morefine craft in Nova Scotia at the Designer Craft Shop. Filled with handcrafted work from members of the NSDCC, the Designer Craft Shop is the ultimate destination for a gift for that special someone, that perfect décor or art piece for your home, as well as signature fashion accessories. Learn the story behind your favourite piece and discover something unexpected at our new shop!