Fairview 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.
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.
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.
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.
Halifax City Hall
This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.
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.
Things to do
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Fairview
Seasons Inn Halifax
No nonsense place short on bells and whistles but good basic accommodation with everything you need. Could put wifi info in the rooms to avoid unnecessary trips to the lobby. Could also expand breakfast beyond carbs with carbs.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
HFX Airport Hotel
Easy check in. Clean room.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Cambridge Suites Hotel
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
All good. But breakfast was not free.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Great!
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
The Barrington Hotel
The hotel was great. Parking was an issue if you arrive after the walk through mall closes
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairview
Clayton Park
The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Canada Games Centre and Fairview Lawn Cemetery, a few notable attractions 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.
Westmount
While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.
Clayton Park West
Though Clayton Park West may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Canada Games Centre and Kearney Lake Beach.
Armview
Armview might not have many top sights, but Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
