Halifax Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Halifax
Where to stay in Halifax
Downtown Halifax
Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
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
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Shakespeare by the Sea or Emera Oval.
Fairmount
Fairmount might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Clayton Park
The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.
Clayton Park West
Though Clayton Park West may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Canada Games Centre and Halifax Mainland Common Park.
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Room was great and staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
The Barrington Hotel
Friendly staff
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Excellent service
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Cameo Hotel and Suites
All good
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Lux Exec Home HFX Waterfront Pool Hot Tub
Spacious very clean and all the amenitiies
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Windmill walk
My stay was a short one, but the communication was excellent and the suite is very clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 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 student vibe at St. Mary's University as part of your travels around 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 travels to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Mount Saint Vincent University
Enjoy the student vibe at 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.
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.
Other places like Halifax
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Bayers Lake Business Park
- Dalhousie University
- Casino Nova Scotia
- Halifax Citadel
- Halifax Convention Centre
- Chocolate Lake Beach
- Halifax Port
- IWK Health Centre
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
- Neptune Theatre
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Halifax City Hall
- Nova Scotia Archives
- Museum of Natural History
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Fairview Lawn Cemetery
- Rebecca Cohn Auditorium
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Discovery Centre
- Historic Farmers' Market
- Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
