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.
Ashburn Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Halifax at Ashburn Golf Club. Attend a sporting event while in this walkable area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.
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.
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
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Fairview Hotel Deals
Seasons Inn Halifax
My favourite hotel in the city
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
HFX Airport Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Barrington Hotel
Room was clean and reception wag great!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Clean, spacious rooms (online photos don't do them justice), supplies and appliances beyond what we expected, clean and well-furnished pool and hot tub area, friendly, helpful staff, and a well-lit and convenient location! Always felt safe and comfortable. Well done!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Great view, overlooking Citadel Hill. Fantastic proximity to bars and restaurants downtown. Great staff. Immaculate rooms. Zero complaints. Definitely will stay there again.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The lovely staff person Svetlanna who took care of us when we checked in and gave us extra towels and lots of attention and cleaned our room and she helped us with the coffee maker!!! thank you!!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 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 Chocolate Lake Beach.
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.
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 Halifax Mainland Common Park.
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.
