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Where to Stay, Eat, Shop and Go

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HOTELS
Waverley Inn DOUBLES FROM $50, INCLUDING BREAKFAST. 1266 BARRINGTON ST., HALIFAX; 800/565-9346 OR 902/423-9346 www.waverleyinn.com

Halliburton House Inn Three vintage town houses combined into a small, elegant hotel with a superb dining room. DOUBLES FROM $55, INCLUDING BREAKFAST. 5184 MORRIS ST., HALIFAX 902/420-0658; www.halliburton.ns.ca

100 Acres & an Ox DOUBLES FROM $70, INCLUDING BREAKFAST 4172 CORNWALL RD., UNION SQUARE 888/363-6694 OR 902/644-3444 www.bbcanada.com/2123.html

Keltic Lodge DOUBLES FROM $65 INGONISH BEACH, CAPE BRETON 800/565-0444 OR 902/285-2880 www.signatureresorts.com. Open May to October.

Glenora Inn & Distillery DOUBLES FROM $65, CHALETS FROM $95. GLENVILLE, CAPE BRETON 800/839-0491 or 902/468-6516 www.glenoradistillery.com Open May to November.

Normaway Inn & Cabins DOUBLES FROM $65 MARGAREE VALLEY, CAPE BRETON 800/565-9463 OR 902/248-2987 www.normaway.com Open June to October.

RESTAURANTS
Press Gang The freshest oysters, shrimp, and arctic char, served in a 1759 building. DINNER FOR TWO $65 5128 PRINCE ST., HALIFAX 902/423-8816

Maple Bistro & Wine Bar A Halifax institution, serving contemporary cuisine simply and beautifully prepared: roasted free-range chicken, big-eyed tuna in a potato crust. DINNER FOR TWO $55 1813 GRANVILLE ST., HALIFAX 902/425-9100

Magnolia's Grill A funky, happening diner; Creole peanut soup, fish cakes, and key lime pie are the things to order. LUNCH FOR TWO $20 128 MONTAGUE ST., LUNENBURG 902/634-3287

SHOPPING
Scottish Factory Outlet So you want to buy a kilt. If you're male, you may not wear it much when you get home, but it's nice to have in case you go to war. Good place to get bagpipes as well. 111 ILSLEY AVE., UNIT 105, DARTMOUTH (ACROSS THE HARBOR FROM HALIFAX) 902/468-9084

DON'T MISS
Halifax Harbor Ferry You'll want to get out on the water to view the harbor; the ferry to Dartmouth is only a dollar.

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