Downtown Halifax Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Halifax showing an administrative building and heritage architecture
Halifax which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture
Halifax which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture
Province House featuring an administrative building and interior views
Province House showing an administrative building and interior views

Popular places to visit

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic which includes 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
Halifax City Hall

Halifax City Hall

This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.

Halifax City Hall
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market during your trip to Halifax. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

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.

Halifax Citadel

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.

Casino Nova Scotia

Activities

The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

NZ$156
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

NZ$126
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

NZ$181
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
See The Halifax City Tour

Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour

NZ$79
per adult
Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour
Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise as seen from Georges Island

Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise

NZ$72
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

NZ$315
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Halifax Hotel Deals

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 NZ$360 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$360
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,362 reviews)
"Location, location, location!!! That's why we chose this hotel and it was ideal for the 9 of of us to explore Halifax by foot, especially the waterfront. One thing worth noting is that we drove an oversized vehicle that had to be parked blocks away in a public lot. That was not as convenient."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$321 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$321
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (711 reviews)
"I like the painting in elevator"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Moxy Halifax Downtown
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$378 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$378
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,061 reviews)
"Please include free parking. I was surprised that it’s not included because it was not mentioned at the front desk"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$435 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$435
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,747 reviews)
"Everything was great except the patio section closes at 9pm. We were with another couple and had nowhere to go and have a few drinks and catchup. Rooms are way to small to have 4 people in them. For the price i doubt I'll stay there again."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$418 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$418
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,447 reviews)
"The room (standard) was quite spacious and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. Location was good too; right below the Citadel and about a 10-minute walk to the waterfront. The walk to the waterfront is down (and then back up) a pretty steep hill so folks with mobility challenges may find it ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 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 NZ$500 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$500
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"comfortable bed, quiet, spacious room, walkable to shopping and restaurants, various live bands, busy waterfront due to August long weekend holiday, enjoyed wine and chicuterie board sunset sail"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Halifax

Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond

South End

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

South End
Fairview Cemetery which includes a memorial and a cemetery

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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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
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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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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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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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