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.
Clayton Park West
While Clayton Park West might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Canada Games Centre and Halifax Mainland Common Park.
The Barrington Hotel
I love to stay here when we have events in downtown Halifax because it is so central to downtown. However on our stay the line up to check in was over an hour long which was incredibly inconvenient. The lobby looked like an airport waiting room after a flight delay.
Reviewed on 9 January 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Beautiful room with a view of the citadel.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Clean room good food
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Cameo Hotel and Suites
Easy access, clean, modern, well laid out. Very conveniently located.
Reviewed on 6 January 2026
Amazing Unique Church for rent - St. Cecilia by the Sea
This unique and beautiful place deserves all the 5-star plaudits it receives from the lucky guests that have stayed here. I can only echo all those reviews. The tasteful curation of each element in the renovation. The East coast warmth of Lara in meeting me to detail the history. The peaceful and ...
Reviewed on 11 December 2025
Historic Old South District Aft Castle Suite
Cute room!. Host met us and was helpful with parking and checkin. Love the location. Small room but has everything we need for a short stay. Will recommend to friends and would return again.
Reviewed on 28 November 2025
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Other places like Halifax
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Bayers Lake Business Park
- Dalhousie University
- Halifax Citadel
- Scotiabank Centre
- Casino Nova Scotia
- Halifax Convention Centre
- Chocolate Lake Beach
- Halifax Port
- IWK Health Centre
- St. Mary's University
- Halifax Shopping Centre
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Neptune Theatre
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Pier 21 National Historic Site
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Kearney Lake Beach
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Halifax City Hall
- Point Pleasant Park
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Museum of Natural History
- Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
- Nova Scotia Archives
- Fairview Lawn Cemetery
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Discovery Centre
- Historic Farmers' Market
- University of King's College
