South End Travel Guide

Halifax

Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond
Halifax Public Gardens showing a pond
Point Pleasant Park featuring heritage elements and military items
Point Pleasant Park which includes heritage elements and military items
Point Pleasant Park showing a pebble beach, a sunset and landscape views

Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

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
Point Pleasant Park which includes general coastal views, a park and landscape views

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
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic featuring a playground as well as a large group of people

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
Halifax Public Gardens

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
Point Pleasant Park

Point Pleasant Park

Discover forest trails, harbor views, wartime heritage and Shakespeare at this peninsula park that sees the forest meet the Atlantic Ocean.

Point Pleasant Park
Museum of Natural History

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

Things to do

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

£66
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Peggy's cove

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

£86
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

£53
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove
Old Town Lunenburg

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

£94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

£94
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

£80
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £157 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£157
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,359 reviews)
"Garage parking was easy."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

The Barrington 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 £151 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£151
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,675 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and conveniently located"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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 £207 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£207
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,743 reviews)
"Great hotel, close to everything, friendly staff. Hot tub is great & food is cheaper than most hotels, and better"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is £195 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£195
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,450 reviews)
"Excellent hotel experience. Upgraded to higher floor/use of lounge. Free breakfast. Love this hotel."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025

Prince George Hotel
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
The price is £219 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£219
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
Nice facility - Poor view
"We've been there before, so we new we would enjoy the waterfront area. It wasn't cheap, but we booked the room to enjoy our anniversary. The room and the people were very nice but, despite the hotel being located on the waterfront, our room had a view of the roof area. Less than attractive. Was the ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is £180 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£180
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,070 reviews)
Great location to harbour front
"Great downtown location for our first east coast Halifax trip. Check in was easy and quick. Our junior suite was roomy enough for 3 people. The complimentary breakfast was very good, nice touch having the fresh fruit. The construction on the street was noisy but luckily we were booked on the other ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

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.

Downtown Halifax
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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.

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 Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

North End
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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.

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 Mont Blanc Anchor Site.

Cowie Hill

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