South End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond
Halifax Public Gardens featuring a pond
Point Pleasant Park featuring military items and heritage elements
Point Pleasant Park featuring military items and heritage elements
Point Pleasant Park featuring a garden, landscape views and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

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.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Park showing general coastal views, a park and landscape views

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.

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

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
Museum of Natural History

Museum of Natural History

Immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s impressive biodiversity and history and say hello to Gus, Halifax’s favorite tortoise.

Museum of Natural History
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$157
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$195
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
View of visitors at the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove

Peggy's Cove: Half Day Tour

NZ$119
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove: Half Day Tour
Old Town Lunenburg

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

NZ$213
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

NZ$127
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Harbour Hopper with city view in the background

Harbour Hopper Tour

NZ$92
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Harbour Hopper Tour
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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$373 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$373
20 July - 21 July
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! (4,237 reviews)
"quite"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$294 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$294
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (1,972 reviews)
"Bed was comfortable. Large rooms. Bathroom was very dark. Couldn’t see to put on my makeup. Breakfast lacked variety. Powdered eggs and yoghurt was the protein. No bacon, etc. Not even a hard boiled egg."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

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$380 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
NZ$380
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,551 reviews)
"The property was in great shape, and was very nice. It was a bit older, so we had to make accommodations for that, such as the bathroom was a bit cramped. All in all, it was a great experience."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$449 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$449
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (1,372 reviews)
"This hotel is conveniently and centrally located to the main city attractions, that are all within walking distance. Peggy’s Cove is about 40 min drive. Breakfast buffet was very decent and reasonably priced. Complimentary bottled water in the room was very appreciated! Dry sauna was great and so ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Prince George Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$466 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$466
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,706 reviews)
"Patrica at the front desk was able to accommodate a problem with our booking so quickly and without any hassle - the staff was willing to help in anyway possible The rooms had lots of space to store luggage"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
The price is NZ$529 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$529
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Had a great stay!"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

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

Downtown Halifax
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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
Fairview Cemetery featuring a cemetery and a memorial

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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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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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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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 Sir Sandford Fleming Park.

Cowie Hill

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