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Harbourside Market

1869 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S9, Canada (Downtown Halifax)
1 902 422 3077
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Ranked #3 of 11 shopping in Halifax
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Flea/ Street Markets
Most recent review
- 11 Mar 2013
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St. John's, Canada
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50 reviews 50 reviews
11 attraction reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

If you're in Halifax for the weekend, visit the market on the harbourfront. It has a huge number of vendors, with great eats and great products. I love the singing chef who makes delicious wraps! And I love the fresh breads and homemade sweets. The summer/fall is the best time for produce, but I was pleasantly surprised by the greens... More

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Ucluelet, Canada
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51 attraction reviews
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013

There is a bakery at the end closest to the water. It sells very good scones. The coffee was good too. The public restroom is locked with a combo lock. They were having problems getting the combination to work. I guess they have their reason for wanting to keep them locked. Lots of nice little shops. We were on a... More

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Halifax, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2012

The old market has much more life to it but this one is super bustling and has a beautiful rooftop view of the harbour, great in the sunshine... or the moonshine. Great buskers! Deliciousssss local fooooooodsss!!!

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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

We went on a Sunday morning to the market. Still many vendors, though not as much as it would be on a Saturday. Lot's of ethnic foods to taste, crafts, fresh meats and cheeses as well as baked goods.

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Vegreville Alberta
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129 reviews 129 reviews
34 attraction reviews
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2012

My wife and I had the pleasure to go to the market and wonder through the many different types of vendors, from fresh locally grow produce to local made art. this place had it all, there are kiosks of food vendors with many different option, a fish market, fresh bakery and locally grown organic produce, jams and jellies, nceklaces, art... More

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Aurora, Ontario
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012

Nice market with lots of fresh fare. Try the fish n' chips.

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TravelLee3
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34 reviews 34 reviews
18 attraction reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

I strolled through this market on my way back from the museum to my cruiseship. Not that much had been open further along the pier so I was excited to see this was. There was a nice eclectic selection of things and I just enjoyed looking. Well placed for the cruise ships or anyone visiting the dock areas.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I love this place and living 2 hours outside of the city I cant get here enough. I love the sounds and the smells. Great coffee and bakery items. Lots of lovely meat and vegetables too.

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Trenton, Canada
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66 reviews 66 reviews
13 attraction reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

What a great place to get to know the city and what it has to offer. get there early ...very busy!

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Edmonton, Canada
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10 attraction reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

Very touristy but lots of nice stuff to buy for souvenirs.

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