Downtown Halifax Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market during your trip to Halifax. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Province House
After visiting Province House, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Halifax. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Halifax
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Excellent ratio price/quality
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Staff was great. Room was very comfortable
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Barrington Hotel
Very clean and great location
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Love this hotel! Very classy, great service, & central to everything
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Moxy Halifax Downtown
Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. The room itself was mostly good - the shower was a standout. Normally I struggle with water pressure in a hotel but this one had a little wand you could move around to reach where needed. I wish the room had a little more traditional storage, there was ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Prince George Hotel
Good business hotel downtown
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Halifax
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 Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.
Armview
Armview might not have many top sights, but Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westmount
While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.
Melville Cove
While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Chocolate Lake Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cowie Hill
While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.
Downtown Halifax Travel Guide
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- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Casino Nova Scotia
- Halifax Citadel
- Halifax Convention Centre
- Neptune Theatre
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax City Hall
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
- Discovery Centre
- Historic Farmers' Market
- Province House
- St Mathew's United Church
- Halifax Town Clock
- Royal Artillery Park
- Halifax Court House
- Anna Leonowens Gallery
- St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica
- Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
- C.S.S. Acadia
- Holy Cross Cemetery
- Eastern Front Theatre
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