South End 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
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
Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
Top hotels in South End
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Small toilet kid size parking was over sold
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Barrington Hotel
Room as not clean at all when i arrived J had to ask the cleaning lady to come in a d clean the bathtub
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Clean room and amenities. Watched Olympics! Petite but great for a couple. After parking, we ended up entering the mall instead of the Hotel!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Clean room, friendly staff, very good service. There was noice either from roof or the wall where the service cart was parked until midnight and started again in the morning. I had asked for a quite room.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Halifax
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff, great amenities and location.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
We checked in last night around 9pm , were told by the receptionist at the counter that Breakfast time is 6.30 to 10am & M club is open 24*7 for grab on the go . Next morning ( today ) we reached M club for breakfast at 9.37am & to our great surprise & shock , the lady over there told us the first ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
Downtown Halifax
Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Eastern Front Theatre and Neptune Theatre.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
