Melville Cove Travel Guide

Halifax

Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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
Mount Saint Vincent University

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.

Mount Saint Vincent University
Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax Public Gardens

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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

Point Pleasant Park

Things to do

The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

Rp1.547.659
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove
Halifax: Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Bus City Tour

Halifax: Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Bus City Tour

Rp718.402
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Halifax: Hop-on Hop-Off Double Decker Bus City Tour
Peggy's cove

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

Rp1.919.577
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Old Town Lunenburg

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

Rp2.099.537
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Rp1.247.725
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

Rp2.099.537
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
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Top hotels in Melville Cove

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 Rp2.883.363 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.883.363
Rp3.385.645 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (4,293 reviews)
"Great location and staff were amazing and accommodating! We arrived early and instead of having us just store our bags they checked to see if a room was ready for us, which it was and we got settled in early! The reasons for my low review though are based on the cleanliness of the rooms and the general ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.680.128 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp3.680.128
Rp4.321.206 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (2,020 reviews)
"Great location and easily accessible to all the things I needed!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
HFX Airport Hotel

HFX Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
60 Sky Blvd, Goffs, Goffs, NS
The price is Rp2.143.764 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp2.143.764
Rp2.607.306 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Goffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,525 reviews)
"Hotel is close to Halifax Airport, and operates a 24 shuttle service to and from the airport. I will stay here again on my next trip to Halifax"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

HFX Airport Hotel
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
973 Wilkinson Ave, Dartmouth, NS
The price is Rp2.660.611 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp2.660.611
Rp3.151.243 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dartmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,466 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to shopping. Very nice hotel. Very clean. Loved the water slide at the pool."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp2.194.976 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp2.194.976
Rp2.577.340 total
11 Aug - 12 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! (1,566 reviews)
"Large room. Good location"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.972.157 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp3.972.157
Rp4.664.107 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,405 reviews)
"Great location, we walked all over downtown Halifax and not hard to drive when we needed to."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Prince George Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Melville Cove

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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 Sir Sandford Fleming Park.

Cowie Hill
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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
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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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Fairmount

Fairmount might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairmount
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
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 Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

South End

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