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

Rp1.545.174
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

Rp717.248
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

Rp1.916.495
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Rp1.245.722
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

Rp2.096.166
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

Rp1.784.736
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in 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 Rp2.942.207 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.942.207
Rp3.454.740 total
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! (4,372 reviews)
"Good bang for buck !"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

The Barrington Hotel
HFX Airport Hotel

HFX Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
60 Sky Blvd, Goffs, Goffs, NS
The price is Rp2.216.830 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
Rp2.216.830
Rp2.691.747 total
17 Sept - 18 Sept
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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,802 reviews)
"-Wiring exposed in the wall plug ins and switches. -Sofa bed mattress so thin you can feel the metal bar in your back. I have slept on many pull outs and this one by far is the worst! Mattress too short it doesn’t reach the end of the frame. -requested a roll away cot but was informed at check in ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 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 Rp2.146.454 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp2.146.454
Rp2.547.108 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,578 reviews)
"Great spot very clean and staff were very nice."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp2.624.669 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.624.669
Rp3.081.886 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (734 reviews)
"The staff is amazing. Everyone of them went above and beyond. Could not do enough for us. Only downside was limited places to store clothing etc. no cupboards or closets. Just hangers beside the tv. Would have been ok for one or two nights. Great shower. Comfortable bed. Not in the most convenient ..."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Moxy Halifax Downtown
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.108.840 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp3.108.840
Rp3.650.380 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (1,695 reviews)
Disappointed
"On day 3 of a 3 night stay I left the room at 11am, came back at 4pm, room not cleaned. Saw housekeeping close by so I told the room attendant i needed 10 minutes then I'm out again. She knocked after 5 mins, i asked her to wait for a fewminutes and she said that she's leaving now. She gave me towels ..."

Reviewed on 20 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 Rp3.854.983 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp3.854.983
Rp4.553.234 total
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! (1,761 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
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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 Mont Blanc Anchor Site.

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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