Halifax Seaport Farmers Market

Top choice in Halifax


Although it has operated in several locations since its inception in 1750, what's now known as the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market (in its present location since 2010) is North America's longest continuously operating market. With more than 250 local vendors from a province that prides itself on strong farm-to-table and maritime traditions, it's well worth a visit.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Halifax attractions

2. Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery

0.35 MILES

Brewing the good stuff since 1820, this is one of the oldest breweries in North America. Now part of a complex of shops, bars, gift stores and the…

3. Halifax Central Library

0.41 MILES

Built on a former parking lot, this stunning modern library, composed of glass boxes stacked artfully on top of each other, was opened in 2014 and has…

4. St Mary's Cathedral Basilica

0.44 MILES

You can't miss Halifax's most ornate cathedral, which has the largest freestanding granite spire in North America.

5. HMCS Sackville

0.52 MILES

Commissioned in 1941, HMCS Sackville is the last survivor of the 123 Canadian corvettes tasked with escorting Allied convoys during the perilous Battle of…

6. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

0.56 MILES

Sea dogs will love this briny museum on the waterfront, which houses a huge collection of maritime memorabilia relating to Atlantic Canada's many nautical…

7. St Paul's Church

0.63 MILES

The oldest surviving building in Halifax is also the oldest Protestant place of worship in Canada. Established in 1749 with the founding of Halifax, St…

8. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

0.64 MILES

The province's premier art institution is a must-see. It has a strong collection of local art, particularly the work of folk artist Maud Lewis, including…