Fairmount Travel Guide
Halifax
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Mount Saint Vincent University
Enjoy the student vibe at Mount Saint Vincent University during your stay in Halifax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Halifax City Hall
This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.
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.
Things to do
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
Top hotels in Fairmount
HFX Airport Hotel
Long term parking included in rental rate! Close to airport
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Cambridge Suites Hotel
comfortable and clean room. good breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
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Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Beautiful place to stay for a couple of nights. Staff very friendly and polite. Room was clean and very quiet. No free breakfast, but our breakfast at Denny’s in the hotel was excellent. Would highly recommend this hotel!!!
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Barrington Hotel
Everything was excellent starting with Patrick at check in. Clean room, good amenities and good food.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Outstanding accommodations in the heart of the city!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
Fairview
While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.
Westmount
While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.
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.
Melville Cove
While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Chocolate Lake Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Armview
Armview might not have many top sights, but Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Chocolate Lake Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.
