Halifax
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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 Kearney Lake Beach.

Cambridge Suites Hotel
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Reviewed on 21 November 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Staff was great. Room was very comfortable
Reviewed on 17 November 2025

The Barrington Hotel
The staff were very pleasant at check in. We found our room quickly and were somewhat disappointed it was smaller that the room we had last time we stayed. The room was clean, the linen and topper were as well. The bathroom was well lit and clean. The shower had lots of pressure and hot water. We ...
Reviewed on 19 November 2025

Cameo Hotel and Suites
Easy, quick and nice size and clean room!
Reviewed on 20 November 2025

Lux Exec Home HFX Waterfront Pool Hot Tub
Spacious very clean and all the amenitiies
Reviewed on 12 October 2025

Basement Studio w/Den & Kitchenette
Allowed to check in early. Communications with owner was great. Close to everything we wanted to see
Reviewed on 1 October 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.

Halifax City Hall
Halifax City Hall 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 and fascinating museums in this walkable 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.
Other places like Halifax
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Bayers Lake Business Park
- Scotiabank Centre
- Dalhousie University
- Casino Nova Scotia
- Halifax Citadel
- Halifax Convention Centre
- Chocolate Lake Beach
- Halifax Shopping Centre
- Halifax Port
- St. Mary's University
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
- IWK Health Centre
- Neptune Theatre
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Pier 21 National Historic Site
- Halifax City Hall
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Kearney Lake Beach
- Point Pleasant Park
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Museum of Natural History
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Fairview Lawn Cemetery
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
- Grand Parade
- Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
- Discovery Centre
- George's Island Lighthouse
