South End Travel Guide

Halifax
Halifax Public Gardens showing a pond

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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
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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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Museum of Natural History

Immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s impressive biodiversity and history and say hello to Gus, Halifax’s favorite tortoise.

Museum of Natural History
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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

Things to do

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JFarwell Sunset Luxury Catamaran Sail in Halifax

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JFarwell Sunset Luxury Catamaran Sail in Halifax
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Top hotels in South End

Hotel Halifax
Hotel Halifax
3.5 out of 5
1990 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is £111 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£111
per night
12 May - 13 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the WiFi in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,554 reviews)
"Wish there was a hot tub"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Hotel Halifax
The Barrington Hotel
The Barrington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is £118 per night from 22 May to 23 May
£118
per night
22 May - 23 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (3,019 reviews)
"Great prices, the beds were super comfy, hotel at night was nice and quiet, convenient to waterfront and casino and dining options. Little older building but overall a lovely stay!"

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is £158 per night from 12 May to 13 May
£158
per night
12 May - 13 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,499 reviews)
"Front desk staff extremely welcoming and efficient."

Reviewed on 7 May 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 £130 per night from 20 May to 21 May
£130
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"We hosted a wedding here for about 75 people . The staff and the property were excellent. Our hotel stay was very comfortable ."

Reviewed on 6 May 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 £191 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£191
per night
26 May - 27 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,302 reviews)
"Not a bad hotel. Clean, well-appointed and in a good location. Not exactly a 5-star. Cramped lobby, smallish rooms are nothing special. Restaurant is a chain steakhouse; not what you’d expect for 5-star in Halifax"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Prince George Hotel
Prince George Hotel
4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £135 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£135
per night
19 May - 20 May
Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,344 reviews)
"Property clean and easily accessible and staff very pleasant and helpful"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Prince George Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

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Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

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.

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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
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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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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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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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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