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.
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.
Museum of Natural History
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Halifax. Attend a sporting event while in this walkable area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Other places like Halifax
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Dalhousie University
- Bayers Lake Business Park
- Scotiabank Centre
- Halifax Citadel
- Casino Nova Scotia
- Halifax Convention Centre
- Chocolate Lake Beach
- Halifax Shopping Centre
- St. Mary's University
- IWK Health Centre
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Halifax Port
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Neptune Theatre
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
- Museum of Natural History
- Pier 21 National Historic Site
- Kearney Lake Beach
- Halifax City Hall
- Point Pleasant Park
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Discovery Centre
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Historic Farmers' Market
- Fairview Lawn Cemetery
- Nova Scotia Archives
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Scotia Square
- Nova Scotia College of Art and Design