Things to do

Halifax

To do/see/walk around:
Halifax Pop Explosion (October 18-22)

To eat/drink:
Pubs:
Restaurants:
Drinks:
Bitter end (martinis)
Obladee (wine bar)
The Seahorse Tavern (bar with live shows)
See The Coast for lots of suggestions and reviews of restaurants and bars—there are too many to name!

Outside of the city:
East Coast Outfitters (sea kayaking)
Beaches: Lawrencetown, Queensland, Crystal Crescent, Rainbow Haven…
Lunenburg, Mahone Bay (very pretty fishing villages with lots of little shops and restaurants)
Wolfville (beautiful town on the Bay of Fundy—home to Acadia University)
Grand Pre Winery (just outside of Wolfville)
Peggy’s Cove (with the famous lighthouse)
Hubbard's Farmers' Market (open Saturday mornings)

On the harbour:
Tall Ship Silva (party cruise)

If you have more time:
Great website with more suggestions of food/shopping/sights: