18 Halifax Date Ideas That Aren’t Just Dinner And A Movie
We've all had that awkward/annoying conversation with someone about where to go for a date that usually just results in "want to just go see a movie?" or "watch Netflix at my place?" Well we are here to save you from the standard dinner and a movie dating slump. Getting to know someone or keeping a flame alive isn't easy...especially if all you're doing is Netflix and chilling.
Luckily there's a ton of things to do for any couple, whether you just started dating or you're going on year 5 together, these date ideas will have you up and out of your seat to experience things that you can really connect and have a great time with.
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1. Get Air at a Trampoline Park
Jump around and get a good workout in at this indoor trampoline park with your significant other.
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2. Captured Escape Room
Located on Barrington Street, with 8 different rooms to escape from, you could have a lot of fun working together to escape or have a harder time trying to escape your date...
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3. The Board Room Game Cafe
Play all of your fave board games against your date, they even have cards against humanity if you want your date to get extra interesting.
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4. Obladee Wine Bar
Do an informal wine tasting in a romantic setting and you can even catch live Jazz bands.
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5. Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour
Get the real Nova Scotian experience touring the historical style Keith’s Brewery.
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6. Ghost Walk
You might get so scared you’ll hold on to each other...
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7. Harbour Hopper
A good way to get to know your date, and Halifax.
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8. Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
Take a stroll with your date to grab a coffee and some local eats, doesn’t matter if they’re picky either, there's something at the market for everyone.
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9. Discovery Centre
Still just as fun to do as an adult, make some scientific discoveries with your date when the new Discovery Centre opens in February.
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10. See a play at the Neptune Theatre
There's an awesome theatre scene in Halifax, and the Neptune Theatre on Argyle Street is a great place to see a show! Tickets to the musical Once are on sale now, click here for tickets.
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11. Go Skating
You can rent skates for free at the Emera Oval or check out a weekly skate at the Scotiabank Centre.
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12. Bowling
If you and your date have a competitive side, bowling is the perfect date for you
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13. Go for a hike at Duncan’s cove
This beautiful hiking spot is loved by many because of it’s romantic scenery. Catch a sunset and you may just fall in love...with Duncan’s Cove of course.
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14. Go Camping
All national parks are free in 2017 for Canada’s 150th anniversary!
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15. Walk on the waterfront
You can’t go wrong with a walk on the beautiful Halifax waterfront.
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16. Moosehead's Game
Check out Halifax’s favourite sports team together, maybe you’ll get caught on the kiss cam.
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17. Putting Edge Mini Golf
Take your date to the newly renovated glow-in-the-dark mini putt course, make sure to wear white so your date can see you!
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18. Throw Some Axe's At The Timber Lounge
Grab a beer and throw an axe (hopefully not at your date) at Halifax's new premier indoor axe throwing facility.