Great soft seat theatre in the greater Halifax region, close to local businesses, the library, and…read morethe Canada Games Centre.

The Artists' Quarter Gallery and Studios is a new "concept" space where artists can rent studio…read morespace with the added benefit of a street-level gallery as part of the studio rental. The gallery can also be rented on a daily basis by anyone who is not renting a studio in the building, and there is a meeting room that can be hired out for business meetings or group events. The building is also home to a cafe and rental apartments, so its owners refer to the space as "a place for social and cultural creativity, and a new concept of affordable housing in Halifax." That all sounds like a great idea to me.

John Greer was my sculpture professor and he created the giant black marble comb in the courtyard,…read moredid anyone appreciate the work that it took to create that? You probably stood under that sculpture and had someone take a picture, I was influenced by the man that created that, and many more amazing pieces

Small art gallery in Halifax - although the largest in Nova Scotia! The star of the show is Maud…read moreLewis - especially her house. The largest collection of her art anywhere in the world! They have rotating exhibits - mostly Canadian focused. There' are some nice Alex Colville paintings in the permanent collection. There was talk of a new art gallery with amazing architecture on the waterfront but this was shelved for financial reasons. This art gallery is quaint! Pro tip - Thursday evenings are free entry!

This is probably the smallest official performing space in Halifax :) The Living Room is a tiny…read morestorefront space used as a theatre/rehearsal space/performance venue by a number of lovely Haligonian theatre companies. I've been to play readings and masterclasses/workshops here and I enjoy its intimacy and friendliness.

The Conservatory is a one-stop shop for lessons in all things musical--voice, piano, instruments,…read moreand dance. Housed in an old school on Chebucto Road, the setting itself is a bit shabby chic. You get the feeling the place was grander back in the day and perhaps shows its wear a bit. The classrooms have high ceilings and large windows, giving the learning spaces and dance studios a nice feel. I will say the Performance Hall is an awesome and beautiful space for recitals and concerts. These folks take their music seriously. All of the musical instructors have extensive musical education and experience and many of them perform with local arts organizations. That being said, the Conservatory is a place for everyone, beginners, hoobyists and more serious students. The prices are not inexpensive, but you get what you pay for. My daughter is currently enrolled in her first year of piano lessons and after just six weeks, the children are being given an opportunity to perform at the department Hallowe'en party. She might not be Beethoven but being given an opportunity to perform means that she can get used to playing in front of others at an early age. Her instructor teaches good technique and is very personable and, best of all, motivating in a friendly way. The Conservatory to me at least seems to emphasize a more classical approach to performance so if you're looking to join a rock band maybe you would take lessons elsewhere.

Normally $9.45 admission for adults, The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic was free entry on Truth…read moreand Reconciliation Day. I spent nearly 2 hours meandering the museum's halls. Included in the history recorded here was that of the Titanic.

Total sleeper of a museum and really inexpensive for what you get. The Maritime Museum of the…read moreAtlantic in Halifax has an extensive collection covering the city's maritime history, with giant, detailed models of famous ships and shipwrecks, plus real artifacts recovered from wrecks like coins and Spanish reales. The second floor is the highlight. They have one of the largest collections of authentic Titanic artifacts anywhere, including the only known cabinet to survive the sinking. Seeing actual pieces from the ship up close is something you won't forget. Tip: if you're visiting with a large group, head to the second floor first for the Titanic artifacts and save the first floor for after. It gets crowded up there, so beating the rush makes a big difference. If you're in Halifax, don't skip this one. Highly recommend, especially at this price point.

This year was a stellar year for the Nocturne crew. Considering it's all volunteer, it was VERY…read morewell planned and perfectly executed. Their use of social media was outstanding this year (which last year lacked). Facebook and twitter were a buzz with Nocturne posts. The atmosphere on the street was awesome. Happy, relaxed, and just plain 'ol fun. It was easy to tell the "bar goers" from the "Nocturne crawlers" from the way they were dressed, Nocturnites were sporting layers, whilst the bar people sported mini skirts that could have been belts (not that I'm complaining). Many small businesses stayed open late to accommodate the 20,000+ people that hit Halifax for the evening. It's good to see a city pull together for an art event, now that we see the cities potential we need to do it more (not just art events). 5 stars all the way Nocturne! Already looking forward and planning next year!

Wow! How can you not give this event a strong five. The work alone that was put into it, I thought…read morewas fabulous. This was my first time being part of this event and what a night it turned out to be. I was amazed at the amount of people that filled out streets, around five thousand I believe. My favorite was the "Car Wash", that song along brought back memories. The waterfront had a fabulous outdoor acrobatic event. Also - we went to where you could talk on a cell phone to people around the world, our person was in Cambodia. I will say, I think they need to make it a two day event next year. There was too much for us to cover and it had so many zones in all areas of the downtown core, it even expanded to Dartmouth which I hear had a roller rink, how cool is that. One thing Please: Put the map and details up sooner on the website for everyone to look at so you can map out your evening or you could do as us, roll the dice and hope you hit something you like. I loved the DD bus to get from zone to zone. See you on the streets!

Resolutes Club is not only the best kept secret of the South end, but also one of the oldest…read moreamateur athletics clubs in Canada. 'Resolutes' is a members only club, but for a few dollars you can join and enjoy live music, pool, shuffle board and some of the cheapest drinks in the city. The 'social membership' at Resolutes will run you $10/annually and gets you in the door. (there is a pass code) If you want to be a voting member of the Resolutes Amateur Athletic Club then you need to shell out a whooping $32/annually. Membership dues go towards supporting various athletic organizations in the HRM such as: Metro Mens Soccer League, TARS Rugby, St. Mary's Football team as well as the Resolutes Pool league. Resolutes also offers some pretty great pub grub!

Cheap drink and great people the Resolute Club has been in the South End of Halifax form many…read moreyears. Yes it is a private club that is for members only it is almost like an old boys club house. Walking in you have bar located at the front with is a full bar equipped with everything. Happy hours still rings at the Resolutes Club making the drink even cheaper. Pool table and dart boards location at the back of the bar make sometimes very competitive. Large screen TVs are location always displaying some form of sports for the boys. I have attend many functions and parties at this club and always had a great time at each event. Drop on by and ring the bell maybe they will let you in.