Fernleigh Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

4.5/5(5 reviews)

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 showing general coastal views, a park and landscape views

St. Mary's University

4/5(1 review)

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 which includes a playground as well as a large group of people

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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
Mount Saint Vincent University

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.

Mount Saint Vincent University
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

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

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

NZ$194
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
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
Old Town Lunenburg

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

NZ$212
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
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
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Our pick of the best Fernleigh Hotel Deals

Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn

2.5 out of 5
560 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$275 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$275
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (974 reviews)
"Easy acces, no problem with our stay"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Comfort Inn
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$361 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$361
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
HFX Airport Hotel

HFX Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
60 Sky Blvd, Goffs, Goffs, NS
The price is NZ$300 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$300
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Goffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,708 reviews)
"I chose this hotel because it offered dining facilities. I was pleasantly surprised to be able to eat on a patio. Service was friendly and helpful. Shuttle service to the airport was seamless."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

HFX Airport Hotel
Moxy Halifax Downtown

Moxy Halifax Downtown

3.5 out of 5
5417 COGSWELL STREET, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$322 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$322
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
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
973 Wilkinson Ave, Dartmouth, NS
The price is NZ$266 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$266
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dartmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,563 reviews)
"AC in room was very weak. Pool had way too much chlorine that it caused my kids to have a hard time breathing in the pool area. Hotel is new and room is very clean and comfortable. Easy location to get downtown or across the bridge to Halifax. My kids enjoyed the slide in the pool area for the time ..."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$400 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
NZ$400
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Fernleigh

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Birch Cove

Birch Cove might not have many top sights, but Kearney Lake Beach and Canada Games Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Birch Cove
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Wedgewood

Wedgewood might not have many top sights, but Kearney Lake Beach and Canada Games Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Wedgewood
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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.

Clayton Park West
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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.

Clayton Park
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Fairview

While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.

Fairview
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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.

Fairmount

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