Fairmount Travel Guide
Halifax
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.
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.
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.
Dalhousie University
Explore the campus of Dalhousie University as part of your travels around Halifax. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Fairmount
HFX Airport Hotel
Rooms are dated but clean and you can tell they try to upkeep rooms.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Barrington Hotel
Clean efficient facility. Couldn’t beat the price.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Clean, modern space. Very close to the crossing and Micmac mall (that mall has seen better days. Bar one had some great thai bites Front desk was very kind
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Was all good !
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Clean room good food
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Halifax
Room was clean but $27 to park overnight though!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
Fairview
While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.
Westmount
While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.
Melville Cove
While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park 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.
Armview
Armview might not have many top sights, but Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach 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.
