Downtown Date Nights

Got a first date coming up? Or maybe you just want to take your special someone out for a spontaneous night out?

Downtown Halifax is full of attractions, restaurants, and activities perfect for any date night.

We've put together a list of Downtown Halifax Date Night ideas, that you can use as a guide for a fantastic night out. Check them out below.

Date nights don't need to break the bank! Look for the asterisks for free activities.

Summer Downtown Date Nights

Visit the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia*
- BMO Free Access Thursdays until August 22. Returns to free access evenings (5-9 pm) on Thursdays starting August 27
Take the Self-Guided Downtown Art Tour*
- See the 35+ public art around Downtown Halifax by following the tour
Visit The Prow Gallery*
- Check out original, contemporary Canadian art (and maybe buy some!) from The Prow Gallery.

Dine al fresco
- Whether you want to dine on a rooftop deck or on a patio with a view, there’s a patio for that in Downtown Halifax.
Enjoy dinner at one of the picnic tables*
- Have a little picnic (either from home or from a Downtown restaurant) at one of our picnic tables! You can find picnic tables all over Downtown including the Waterfront, Peace and Friendship Park, Granville Mall, Sands at Salter (next to Bishop’s Landing), and Purdy’s Wharf.
Share a scoop or two
- Find where you can grab ice cream (and other frozen treats) here.