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

The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

Rp1.547.659
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

Rp718.402
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

Rp1.919.577
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Old Town Lunenburg

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

Rp2.099.537
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Rp1.247.725
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

Rp2.099.537
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.891.183 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.891.183
Rp3.394.827 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (4,293 reviews)
"Great location and staff were amazing and accommodating! We arrived early and instead of having us just store our bags they checked to see if a room was ready for us, which it was and we got settled in early! The reasons for my low review though are based on the cleanliness of the rooms and the general ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.570.689 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp3.570.689
Rp4.192.753 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (2,020 reviews)
"Great location and easily accessible to all the things I needed!"

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Cambridge Suites 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 Rp2.194.976 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp2.194.976
Rp2.577.340 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (1,566 reviews)
"Large room. Good location"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.972.157 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp3.972.157
Rp4.664.107 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,405 reviews)
"Great location, we walked all over downtown Halifax and not hard to drive when we needed to."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Prince George Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp3.584.016 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp3.584.016
Rp4.235.482 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,723 reviews)
"Super nice staff"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
The price is Rp4.406.636 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp4.406.636
Rp5.174.272 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Comfortable."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 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 OneLight Theatre and Neptune Theatre.

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 Sir Sandford Fleming Park.

Cowie Hill

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