South End Travel Guide

Halifax

The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History building with a brick facade, green awnings, and a sign welcoming visitors.
An ornate wrought iron gate with the inscription 'PUBLIC GARDENS' against a clear blue sky.
A historic stone building with a curved facade, a gated entrance, and a cobblestone driveway.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A house with a green balcony overlooking a pond.

Stay near popular South End attractions

A docked sailboat with people on it, a pier, and a building in the background.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

9.4/10 (7,733 reviews)
Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.
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Things to do

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

£93
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

£93
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Peggy’s Cove: Small Group Tour

Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour

£62
per adult
Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace

e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace

£27
per traveller
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace
Haunted Halifax: A Downtown Ghost Walking Tour

Haunted Halifax: A Downtown Ghost Walking Tour

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Haunted Halifax: A Downtown Ghost Walking Tour
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards Self-Guided Audio Tour

£6
per adult
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Top hotels in South End

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St Halifax NS
The price is £82 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£82
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
7.8/10 Good! (5,431 reviews)
"Such a convenient location. Rooms are always clean, hotel staff always friendly."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St Halifax NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £91 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
£91
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,908 reviews)
"Overall good hotel for its price, a few items that were disapointing for example there was a disconnect in terms of communication between front desk crew and room service"

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

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 £110 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
£110
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,738 reviews)
"I haven't stayed at the Lord Nelson in a long time and the renovations have turned it into a beautiful updated hotel. Staff were great, room and bathroom great. But the elevators are slow and tiny and the lack of an onsite pool and hottub was disappointing--I don't actually want to walk down the ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

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 £121 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
£121
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,348 reviews)
"Excellent room and location. The staff are friendly and accommodating. Having the Chop restaurant downstairs was great as well. The only challenge is with the valet parking. Make sure you allow for extra time and call in before you head down to collect the car. Especially during the lunch our or ..."

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St Halifax NS
The price is £115 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
£115
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Prince George Hotel
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St Halifax NS
The price is £151 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
£151
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Where to stay in South End

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A large, historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and modern skyscrapers in the background.

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.

A stone archway entrance with a metal gate, surrounded by a brick pathway and a metal fence, leading to a grassy hill with a stone structure in the background.

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 New Horizons Baptist Church.

A residential area with houses, a bridge, and a body of water.

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 Canada Games Centre and Halifax Mainland Common Park, a few notable attractions nearby.

A row of gravestones with inscriptions, a grassy area, and trees in the background.

Fairview

While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Fairview Lawn Cemetery and Halifax Shopping Centre.

A wooden boardwalk curving through a wetland area with tall trees and a clear sky.

Clayton Park West

If you're spending some time in Clayton Park West, Halifax Mainland Common Park and Belcher's Marsh Park are top sights worth seeing.

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