Downtown Halifax Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
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Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax’s Victorian-style gardens are a hidden gem for heritage and respite in the city center. Walk among fountains, ponds and manicured gardens.

Halifax Public Gardens
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Halifax City Hall

This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.

Halifax City Hall
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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.

Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
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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.

St. Mary's University

Things to do

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Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

£34
Per adult
Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
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Exlore Halifax with 3 Unique Smartphone Audio Walking Tours

£11
Per adult
Exlore Halifax with 3 Unique Smartphone Audio Walking Tours
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Halifax Harbourfront Food Walking Tour

£93
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Halifax Harbourfront Food Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Halifax

The Barrington Hotel
The Barrington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is £91 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
£91
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,933 reviews)
"Great place to stay. It sucks that you have to pay for parking but the prices is conducive to the extra cost and pedways get you there without having to go outside."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

The Barrington Hotel
Hotel Halifax
Hotel Halifax
3.5 out of 5
1990 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is £104 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
£104
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the WiFi in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,470 reviews)
"Great hotel in waterfront Halifax"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Hotel Halifax
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is £116 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
£116
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,480 reviews)
"Loved our view looking out over the Citadel. Very clean, spacious rooms, liked the attention to recycling, composting, other eco-friendly policies. Very nice breakfast with lots of variety - prefer gala apples to red delicious - less tough. Music a bit noisy, throbbing at times in restaurant. Don't ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is £125 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
£125
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"We loved the Lord Nelson! A little bit confusing with a staff elevator being right next to the guest elevators but we figured it out quickly!"

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is £167 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
£167
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness centre and valet parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,282 reviews)
"Chop restaurant was wonderful, the staff were friendly and hospitable."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Prince George Hotel
Prince George Hotel
4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is £140 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£140
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,330 reviews)
"The property is a very nice hotel in an excellent location. The one concern I had was the location of the dispensers for body wash, shampoo and conditioner. They are mounted on the wall of the combination bath/ shower making the floor of the bath very slippery when used. They are also difficult to ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

Prince George Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Halifax

Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond

South End

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Halifax Public Gardens and Pier 21 National Historic Site.

South End
Fairview Cemetery featuring a cemetery and a memorial

North End

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Casino Nova Scotia or Halifax Shopping Centre.

North End
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Armview

Armview might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Armview
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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.

Westmount
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Melville Cove

While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Melville Cove
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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 Halifax Shopping Centre.

Cowie Hill

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