What to do in Nova Scotia

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Nova Scotia


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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 Discovery Centre and Neptune Theatre.

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
Dartmouth showing a marina

Downtown Dartmouth

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Dartmouth, Alderney Landing and Ferry Terminal Park are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Dartmouth
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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 Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach, a few notable attractions nearby.

Clayton Park
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Harbourview

3/5(1 area review)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Harbourview and surrounding area, you can visit Dartmouth Sportsplex and Alderney Landing.

Harbourview

Day trip destinations from Nova Scotia