Find the best chocolate shops in Halifax

How much do Haligonians love chocolate? Consider the nearby body of water called Chocolate Lake – an unintended reflection of how seriously locals take their sweets. There's no shortage of craft chocolatiers in the city, bringing a delicious combination of European flair and rustic Nova Scotian charm to their businesses.

Find the best chocolate shops in Halifax
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Michael Fraiman is a Canadian freelance journalist and travel writer. He's worked for the Globe and Mail, the National Post, Maclean's, The Walrus and the CBC, and pens a monthly column on Jewish comedy for the Canadian Jewish News. He calls Toronto home, but has often resided in other cities around the world for short stints as well.
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