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.
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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.
St. Mary's University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at St. Mary's University during your visit to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
You can study the exhibits at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Mount Saint Vincent University
Explore the campus of Mount Saint Vincent University during your stay in Halifax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Halifax Public Gardens
After visiting Halifax Public Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Point Pleasant Park
Point Pleasant Park is just one of the places to see in Halifax, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Other places like Halifax
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Bayers Lake Business Park
- Dalhousie University
- Halifax Citadel
- Casino Nova Scotia
- Scotiabank Centre
- Halifax Convention Centre
- Chocolate Lake Beach
- Halifax Port
- St. Mary's University
- Halifax Shopping Centre
- Neptune Theatre
- Pier 21 National Historic Site
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- IWK Health Centre
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Kearney Lake Beach
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Point Pleasant Park
- Museum of Natural History
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Nova Scotia Archives
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
- Halifax City Hall
- George's Island Lighthouse
- Discovery Centre
- Fairview Lawn Cemetery
- Scotia Square
