Fisherman's Cove
Fisherman's Cove
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Fisherman's Cove is a quaint 200 year old fishing village. It offers visitors a peek into the past while providing a variety of modern day activities for the whole family. It has the sounds of the ocean, seagulls, and sand pipers. Stroll the boardwalk and relax in the sand at MacCormack's Beach. Catch a glimpse of the osprey and herons as they enjoy fishing off the beach. Watch fishing boats come home with their catch and sail boats drift by as they enter the Halifax Harbour through the eastern passage.
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Kim A
Winnipeg, Canada43 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
This was a great experience. The cute coloured buildings for businesses and the stories you would hear from the shop owners. One lady mentioned that before they turned her building into a gift shop, it was her father’s fishing shack. The area is not big but very quaint. You are truly supporting local here.
Written August 23, 2024
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Vensure1
Ottawa, Canada284 contributions
Aug 2022
While it was scenic enough, and we enjoyed the vistas out on to the water with the city of Halifax in the distance, the village itself leaved a bit to be desired...it was not as lively as we'd hoped. We were sort of expecting there to be some period interpreters from a historical society, or something that would bring it more to life. But the huts themselves were well decorated and arranged, and sold a variety of interesting trinkets and whatnot.
Written September 3, 2022
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Buddyboy1
Halifax, Canada433 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Our first visit to Fishermen's Cove. This is a lengthy strip of quaint little craft shacks, beautifully presented and maintained. Having been to Peggy's Cove many times, I'd rate this close as a place to spend an hour or too or take visitors. The boutiques were all crammed with interesting things and, without exception, all operators were fun and interesting to talk to. Parking is easy. There are many, many benches outside the shops along the boardwalk for husband's to sit waiting while solving the world's problems. Overall a great tourist spot. They say it gets very busy in the summer season.
Written June 16, 2022
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asiatrip2007Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Canada281 contributions
May 2024 • Family
This was a few cute little shacks near a beach. Parking was free and terrific. But there wasn't a lot of shops. There were a few restaurants and a little bakery. It was about 20 min by car from downtown halifax. I can't say it was definitely worth a visit. It was quite tiny. In May a few shops were not open.
Written May 19, 2024
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2017Luv2travel
Falmouth, Canada201 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Absolutely delightful boardwalk with ample parking featuring an ice cream shop, candy shop, and a couple of restaurants for a more substantial bite to eat. Boat and jet ski rentals add to the fun. Will definitely be back once Covid is over and more shops are open.
Written August 3, 2020
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mitch_halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia10 contributions
This place bills itself as "as restored 200 year old fishing village". Not so - it is almost entirely recenty infill into Halifax Harbour, except for the original little dock area. All the tourist buildings are new and have the typical tourist stuff you see everywhere. How many shacks can you fit into area to sell ice cream, tacky crafts and made elsewehre souvenirs? A real tourist trap, done with tax dollars.
At the adjacent McCormack's Beach boardwalk there are nice views up the harbour and out past the islands to the ocean. Just don't touch the harbour water that laps the beach. Is it worth the drive from the city? No. Eastern Passage is a bland, largely tacky and poorly planned bedroom community. The drive out takes you through industrial wastelands. Better off to head out to Lawrencetown or Conrods Beaches, or if you're coming from Halifax drive down to Crystal Crescent instead where the views are much better along the way, and you see real fishing villages like Ketch Harbour and Sambro.
At the adjacent McCormack's Beach boardwalk there are nice views up the harbour and out past the islands to the ocean. Just don't touch the harbour water that laps the beach. Is it worth the drive from the city? No. Eastern Passage is a bland, largely tacky and poorly planned bedroom community. The drive out takes you through industrial wastelands. Better off to head out to Lawrencetown or Conrods Beaches, or if you're coming from Halifax drive down to Crystal Crescent instead where the views are much better along the way, and you see real fishing villages like Ketch Harbour and Sambro.
Written June 18, 2009
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Halifax Wanderer
Halifax, Canada231 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
We love going here in the summer and getting icecream and then going out on the boardwalk to the beach for some beachcombing. There is always something interesting on the beach. Sunsets are awesome and the tides are impressive.
Written December 15, 2016
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Ken P
Dartmouth, Canada80 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
This is a very good short trip and worth it. Includes a very nice boardwalk, the entrance to the harbour; Devils Island lighthouse, great food and shops. Like seafood? Great place to purchase fresh from the boats!
Written January 18, 2014
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saucemonsters
Nashville, TN171 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
this is a quant little village.
take the time to visit the shops.
get some ice cream.
and do NOT leave without having FISH N CHIPS !!
you will NEVER have haddock in your life again like you will here !!
the people are local and friendly.
it's old school and I loved talking with locals.
a picturesque cove. this place will stay with you forever.
take the time to visit the shops.
get some ice cream.
and do NOT leave without having FISH N CHIPS !!
you will NEVER have haddock in your life again like you will here !!
the people are local and friendly.
it's old school and I loved talking with locals.
a picturesque cove. this place will stay with you forever.
Written September 10, 2017
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Adnan
Porto, Portugal30 contributions
Sept 2013 • Solo
Before coming to Halifax, you hear wonders about its fishing and seafood culture. I must admit that I was disappointed until I came across this little gem of a place. It takes a long ride to get here but it's definitely worth it.
This cove has a row of houses and shops on the shores of a little bay, with boats "parked" in front of each building.
Restaurants and food shops here serve REEL fresh seafood that satisfied my hunger for the harvest of the sea after many months spent far from the shores.
This cove has a row of houses and shops on the shores of a little bay, with boats "parked" in front of each building.
Restaurants and food shops here serve REEL fresh seafood that satisfied my hunger for the harvest of the sea after many months spent far from the shores.
Written October 26, 2013
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Geminihuntress
Toronto, Canada
How do I get there from the Ramada without our own vehicle?
Written September 18, 2016
We used the GPS on the vehicle. If you have a smart phone you can also use Google maps to navigate for you. Otherwise the route seemed quite complex.
Written September 19, 2016
How to get there on our own from the Cruise Docks without taking a tour.
Written September 6, 2016
It is a 25 minute car ride from downtown Halifax (cruise docks). If you take the ferry from Halifax to Dartmouth and the #60 bus it will let you off about a 1/2 mile from the area, otherwise you really need a taxi (expensive) or rent a car ( not worth it if only going there). It is not an easy place to describe how to get to - you would want to use a GPS.
Written September 6, 2016
We are taking a cruise that stops in Halifax. We want to go to Fisherman's Cove. You said you took the ferry from downtown and then the # 60 bus to get there. Is that difficult to find and do? Appreciate any pointers and help you can provide in assisting us to get there from the cruise docks.
Written September 6, 2016
Depending on your visit the shops are open until early November, you can take the Halifax/Dartmouth Ferry. On a weekday take the Ferry to Downtown Dartmouth and then catch the #60 Bus to Eastern Passage. The Ferry to Downtown Dartmouth runs every 15 minutes during the day and every 1/2 hour on weekends.
Or you could take the Ferry to Downtown Dartmouth, then take a taxi to Eastern Passage. Depending on how much time you have you can also book a boat ride out of the Fishermans Cove to deep sea finishing or touring McNab's Island.
Not sure what the cost would be for a taxi the Ferry Ride would be around $2.50 (correct change) and this would include a transfer for the bus. Then on the way back it would be 2.50 for the bus ride and that includes a pass for the Ferry. (if you are over 65 the costs is 1.75.
Hope this helps, I am sure if you ask someone would be pleased to help out.
Written September 7, 2016
We are a family of 5 and would like to try clam digging. Where can we go to do this???? Cost or a guide to show us???
Written July 29, 2016
Afraid I do not know the answer. The other two responses suggest contacting Dept of fisheries to grind out the season. Don't dig except just anywhere as you can get sick from clams dug in areas with Red Tide.
Written July 30, 2016
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