House sitter required (no pets) for detached city home in quiet neighbourhood close to large harbourfront Point Pleasant Park and 20 mins walk to downtown with numerous restaurants, coffee bars, theatre etc. Bus route at end of street, Canadian Figure Skating Championships will be held in Halifax during this period. Sitter must be familiar with home care during winter and physically able to keep short walkway and entrance to driveway clear of snow (if required). We will accommodate you for 1 o 2 nights prior to our departure for familiarisation.