Westmount 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.
Scotiabank Centre
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Dalhousie University
Explore the campus of Dalhousie University as part of your travels around Halifax. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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 Citadel
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.
Casino Nova Scotia
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.
Things to do
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Westmount
Cambridge Suites Hotel
The AC was not working, called to complain and was told they could provide a fan and told us to open the window. The window opened 2 inches and the room was still hot.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
We always stay at the The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites when we’re in Halifax. It has that rare old world standard of service, gracious, attentive, and genuinely thoughtful without ever feeling performative. The staff go out of their way to anticipate needs and make you feel truly welcome. They do not ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
HFX Airport Hotel
Property was clean, staff friendly and prompt, shuttle and parking a perk. Free breakfast was great. The bed was very comfy. Downside, we did not have any hot water for a shower.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Barrington Hotel
Clean room, friendly staff. Amazing location
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Very clean room, cosy and staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Spotless room, excellent customer service, consistently.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westmount
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.
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.
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.
North End
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.
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.
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.
