Westmount Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
Casino Nova Scotia
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Halifax Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Halifax Convention Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Scotiabank Centre
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Halifax Citadel
You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Activities
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
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 Westmount Hotel Deals
The Barrington Hotel
Check in was 3 pm, We didn’t check in until 3:50 our room wasn’t ready. They scanned our parking pass . Said we could come and go as we pleased. The pass didn’t work. We had a king room booked already, They said they upgraded us for the inconvenience . It wasn’t an upgrade! The room had a couch ! ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
It was somewhat problematic because there was night time construction on part of the external part of the building and the hotel put people in rooms where there was drilling from midnight onward; ended up moving to another part of the hotel at 2:00 in the morning on the second night. When this was ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
HFX Airport Hotel
We stopped by for a short overnight with our little. When we got the shuttle and checked in we were told taxis do not go to that hotel and we would have to catch the shuttle. I wish I knew this ahead of time as they put us on a 2:15 shuttle for a 5:30 flight. Only spent about three hours at the hotel ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Breakfast buffet was ok, but got tiresome after a few days,Exactly the same every day,
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hearthstone Inn Boutique Hotel Halifax - Dartmouth
Clean and comfy room and bed. Older hotel, but they appear to be trying to make it as nice as the can for being an old property. Superstore across the street. In an older area of Dartmouth. Would stay there again for the right price.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Clean room, quiet
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westmount
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.
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.
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.
North End
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Shakespeare by the Sea or Emera Oval.
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.
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.