South End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History building with a brick facade, green awnings, and a sign welcoming visitors.
An ornate wrought iron gate with the inscription 'PUBLIC GARDENS' against a clear blue sky.
A historic stone building with a curved facade, a gated entrance, and a cobblestone driveway.
A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A house with a green balcony overlooking a pond.

Stay near popular South End attractions

A docked sailboat with people on it, a pier, and a building in the background.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

9.4/10 (7,733 reviews)
Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.
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Activities

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

NZ$110
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

NZ$153
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Lunenburg from Bluenose Golf Course

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

NZ$219
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Peggy’s Cove: Small Group Tour

Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour

NZ$147
per adult
Peggy’s Cove: Small Group 4-Hour Tour
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace

e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace

NZ$62
per traveller
e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace
Half Day Tour: Peggys Cove,Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery

Half Day Tour: Peggys Cove,Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery

NZ$125
per adult
Half Day Tour: Peggys Cove,Swissair Memorial & Titanic Cemetery
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Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St Halifax NS
The price is NZ$190 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
NZ$190
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St Halifax NS
The price is NZ$230 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$230
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,892 reviews)
"Spacious and clean room, great breakfast, excellent location."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2026

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street Halifax NS
The price is NZ$261 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
NZ$261
3 Dec - 4 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street Halifax NS
The price is NZ$313 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$313
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,347 reviews)
"Great room and helpful staff. The hotel is centrally located in downtown Halifax."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St Halifax NS
The price is NZ$279 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$279
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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$357 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$357
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in South End

Find the best South End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and modern skyscrapers in the background.

Downtown Halifax

Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

A stone archway entrance with a metal gate, surrounded by a brick pathway and a metal fence, leading to a grassy hill with a stone structure in the background.

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 New Horizons Baptist Church.

A residential area with houses, a bridge, and a body of water.

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 Canada Games Centre and Halifax Mainland Common Park, a few notable attractions nearby.

A row of gravestones with inscriptions, a grassy area, and trees in the background.

Fairview

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

A wooden boardwalk curving through a wetland area with tall trees and a clear sky.

Clayton Park West

If you're spending some time in Clayton Park West, Halifax Mainland Common Park and Belcher's Marsh Park are top sights worth seeing.

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