South End Travel Guide

Halifax

Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond
Halifax Public Gardens showing a pond
Point Pleasant Park featuring heritage elements and military items
Point Pleasant Park which includes heritage elements and military items
Point Pleasant Park showing a pebble beach, a sunset and landscape views

Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

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.

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

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 Public Gardens

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.

Halifax Public Gardens
Point Pleasant Park

Point Pleasant Park

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

Point Pleasant Park
Museum of Natural History

Museum of Natural History

Immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s impressive biodiversity and history and say hello to Gus, Halifax’s favorite tortoise.

Museum of Natural History

Things to do

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

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

Rp1.456.381
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Rp1.174.137
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove
Grand Pre you can admire the statue of Evangeline, heroine of an epic Longfellow poem.

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

Rp2.082.494
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Halifax: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

Rp225.796
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour
Halifax Segway Experience Explore Landmarks and Scenic Views

Halifax Segway Experience Explore Landmarks and Scenic Views

Rp797.415
per adult
Halifax Segway Experience Explore Landmarks and Scenic Views
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

Rp2.079.696
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
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Top hotels in South End

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp2.151.411 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.151.411
Rp2.526.188 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (4,527 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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 Rp2.931.012 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp2.931.012
Rp3.441.537 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,835 reviews)
"room very clean, well appointed, comfortable bed. staff very friendly, accommodating"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 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
Fully refundable
The price is Rp3.255.345 per night from 28 Oct to 29 Oct
Rp3.255.345
Rp3.849.812 total
28 Oct - 29 Oct
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! (1,856 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp2.800.077 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.800.077
Rp3.287.851 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (2,166 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable with plenty of space."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp2.972.815 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp2.972.815
Rp3.490.680 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (1,542 reviews)
"Great stay. Service was excellent!"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Prince George Hotel
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.123.209 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
Rp3.123.209
Rp3.667.272 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,023 reviews)
"Convenient location. Nice rooms."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

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 Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Downtown Halifax
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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
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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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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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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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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