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Daytime

A Quiet Morning at the Archives

Start your day with the silence of history before the city wakes up.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Public Archives of Nova Scotia

    Arrive at the Public Archives of Nova Scotia as it opens. Spend the first hour exploring the documentary heritage from the last 300 years in the quietest part of the day.

  2. 10:00

    Glitter Bean Cafe

    Walk six minutes north to Glitter Bean Cafe for a coffee and a light snack. The café is open from 07:30 on weekdays, so it is ready for you.

  3. 10:30

    Wanderers Grounds

    Walk another four minutes to Wanderers Grounds. Stroll through this sporting complex and the Halifax Commons area for some fresh air and green space.

Local tip

The archives are a governmental institution, so check opening hours for any holiday closures before you go.

Check before you go

  • Public Archives of Nova Scotia hours may vary on holidays.
  • Glitter Bean Cafe is open Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00.

Worth knowing

  • Glitter Bean Cafe is open at 10:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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