Fairview Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Fairview Hotel Deals
Seasons Inn Halifax
Good little hotel will come back again
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
HFX Airport Hotel
Nice
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
All good. But breakfast was not free.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
The Barrington Hotel
Very good hotel
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Everything was awesome and staff was super pleasant
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Alt Hotel Halifax Airport
It was the perfect hotel. Great staff, clean, modern and comfortable room. Extreme convenience for the Airport.
Reviewed on 8 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 Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre, 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 Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach 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.
