Downtown Halifax Travel Guide

Halifax

Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building
Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building
Halifax featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
Halifax showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
Province House featuring an administrative building and interior views

Popular places to visit

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Halifax Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening in Halifax Convention Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Halifax Convention Centre
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Halifax Citadel

4.5/5(17 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Halifax Citadel
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Scotiabank Centre

3.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Scotiabank Centre
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Casino Nova Scotia

3/5(1 review)

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Casino Nova Scotia
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
Halifax City Hall showing flowers and heritage architecture

Halifax City Hall

3/5(1 review)

This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.

Halifax City Hall

Things to do

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

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

Rp1.473.024
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

Rp2.148.697
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express

Rp1.187.554
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Old Town Lunenburg

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

Rp2.148.697
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

Rp147.216
per adult
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt in Halifax

Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

Rp736.696
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
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Top hotels in Downtown Halifax

Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St Halifax NS
The price is Rp1.866.662 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.866.662
Rp2.191.835 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,328 reviews)
very good service

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St Halifax NS
The price is Rp1.543.362 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
Rp1.543.362
Rp1.812.217 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,846 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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 Rp2.208.327 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
Rp2.208.327
Rp2.593.018 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,032 reviews)
Amazing room, super friendly staff

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

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 Rp2.370.365 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
Rp2.370.365
Rp2.811.430 total
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,048 reviews)
Room was great

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Hotel Halifax

Hotel Halifax

4 out of 5
1990 Barrington St Halifax NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.333.328 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
Rp2.333.328
Rp2.739.794 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (309 reviews)
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff, great amenities and location.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Hotel Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St Halifax NS
The price is Rp2.506.167 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp2.506.167
Rp2.942.742 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,067 reviews)
Awesome rooms staff was very friendly made us feel welcome

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around 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 Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

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 Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

North End
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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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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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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

Downtown Halifax Travel Guide