AndyTheK Posted December 9, 2010 #1 Share Posted December 9, 2010 On our next cruise, one of the ports will be Halifax. This will be our third cruise visiting there. Since we've done the Peggy's Cove and Titanic-related tours, we're not planning any tour this time. What we do want is to have a lobster lunch ashore, as this is the only stop in North America before disembarking in New York. DW is a scooter user. Our recollection is that in Halifax, getting on and off the ship is easy enough. We're looking to find out if there is (are) a good place(s) to have the lunch within walking (scooting) distance of where the ship docks. While she rides, I walk, so not interested in a mile-long journey! The restaurant itself does not need to be scooter-accessible, since she can walk a few yards without it. What would be ideal is a place hwere we can dine outdoors (NOT a "quiky joint" please) but that's a plus, not a requirement. Any recommendations? We'll be docking on a weekday, so no issues with places closed on Sundays (if any exist). If not, we'll have to take a taxi, with DW in her manual chair. Rather not hassle that if possible. PS: not positing this on the "Canada" ports board since in general, most posters really don't know about accessibility, and I'd rather not have a bunch of "guesses" from people with no real experience. TIA. Shalom from Tel Aviv. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickila Posted December 9, 2010 #2 Share Posted December 9, 2010 On our next cruise, one of the ports will be Halifax. This will be our third cruise visiting there. Since we've done the Peggy's Cove and Titanic-related tours, we're not planning any tour this time. What we do want is to have a lobster lunch ashore, as this is the only stop in North America before disembarking in New York. DW is a scooter user. Our recollection is that in Halifax, getting on and off the ship is easy enough. We're looking to find out if there is (are) a good place(s) to have the lunch within walking (scooting) distance of where the ship docks. While she rides, I walk, so not interested in a mile-long journey! The restaurant itself does not need to be scooter-accessible, since she can walk a few yards without it. What would be ideal is a place hwere we can dine outdoors (NOT a "quiky joint" please) but that's a plus, not a requirement. Any recommendations? We'll be docking on a weekday, so no issues with places closed on Sundays (if any exist). If not, we'll have to take a taxi, with DW in her manual chair. Rather not hassle that if possible. PS: not positing this on the "Canada" ports board since in general, most posters really don't know about accessibility, and I'd rather not have a bunch of "guesses" from people with no real experience. TIA. Shalom from Tel Aviv. Andy. The best place to head to is Murphy's On The Water -- it is accessible both inside and out to a scooter. It is approx. one mile on The Harbor Walk -- you can't miss it. It is a major seafood restaurant. The Harbor Walk is flat and winds around a trail -- always flat for the scooter and a pleasant walk if the weather is nice, with lots of places to rest. Before reaching Murphy's, if you were to go off the trail to the left - approx. 1 block, you might find more restaurants suited to your taste. If the weather is inclement -- don't forget the Pier 21 Immigration Museum -- right at the pier -- it's very interesting and informative - approx. $12 and well worth it and totally accessible. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campion61 Posted December 10, 2010 #3 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Try McKelvies - accessible entrance is on the Hollis Street side. It's quite a nice restaurant, near but not on the water (one street above Water Street) and a nice walk/ride from the pier. Non-quirky in the extreme but not stuffy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTheK Posted December 10, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Thanks Vicki and Campion61 - this is the kind of info I am looking for. We have no lobster here at any price (water far too warm) so we always plan a meal when visiting North America. Shalom from Tel Aviv. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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