Halifax
Travel Guide
Visit Halifax
Where to stay in Halifax
Downtown Halifax
A bustling financial and entertainment hub, Downtown Halifax boasts attractions like Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Citadel Hill, over 200 restaurants and bars, and shopping areas such as Park Lane and Spring Garden Road. Halifax Transit offers convenient public transit options.
South End
South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.
North End
Thriving artistic community with musicians, painters, and writers, the area boasts historic churches, military installations, and the Halifax Shipyard. Gottingen Street offers shops, bars, and clubs, while Agricola Street features local galleries and restaurants.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre.
Clayton Park
The restaurants and waterfront are just a few features travelers like about Clayton Park. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre are a few top places to visit.
Fairview
When in Fairview, you can plan a visit to Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Barrington Hotel
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Cameo Hotel and Suites
Popular places to visit
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
After visiting Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Halifax. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Halifax Citadel
You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Halifax Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening at Halifax Convention Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Scotiabank Centre
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Dalhousie University
Explore the campus of Dalhousie University during your stay in Halifax. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Casino Nova Scotia
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Other places like Halifax
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Halifax Citadel
- Halifax Convention Centre
- Scotiabank Centre
- Bayers Lake Business Park
- Dalhousie University
- Casino Nova Scotia
- Halifax Port
- Chocolate Lake Beach
- St. Mary's University
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Pier 21 National Historic Site
- IWK Health Centre
- Halifax Shopping Centre
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
- Neptune Theatre
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Halifax City Hall
- Discovery Centre
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Kearney Lake Beach
- Nova Scotia Archives
- Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Point Pleasant Park
- Museum of Natural History
- Fairview Lawn Cemetery
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Historic Farmers' Market
- Canada Games Centre