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.
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.
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.
The Barrington Hotel
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Cambridge Suites Hotel
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Other places like Halifax
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Dalhousie University
- Bayers Lake Business Park
- Halifax Convention Centre
- Casino Nova Scotia
- Scotiabank Centre
- Halifax Citadel
- Halifax Port
- Chocolate Lake Beach
- St. Mary's University
- IWK Health Centre
- Halifax Shopping Centre
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
- Pier 21 National Historic Site
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Neptune Theatre
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Point Pleasant Park
- Kearney Lake Beach
- Halifax City Hall
- Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Museum of Natural History
- Discovery Centre
- Fairview Lawn Cemetery
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Nova Scotia Archives
- Historic Farmers' Market
- Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
- Scotia Square