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 Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.
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 Kearney Lake Beach.
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
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.
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
- Dalhousie University
- Casino Nova Scotia
- Halifax Citadel
- Halifax Convention Centre
- Chocolate Lake Beach
- Halifax Port
- Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Center
- IWK Health Centre
- Neptune Theatre
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Halifax City Hall
- Halifax Public Gardens
- 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
- Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
- Discovery Centre
- George's Island Lighthouse
- Nova Scotia Archives
