Westmount Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westmount
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.
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.
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.
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.
Point Pleasant Park
Discover forest trails, harbor views, wartime heritage and Shakespeare at this peninsula park that sees the forest meet the Atlantic Ocean.
Activities
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour
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
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Our pick of the best Westmount Hotel Deals
HFX Airport Hotel
everything was fine
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Glowing review for Cambridge suites! Such a convenient and comfortable stay!! If youre looking for hotels downtown, dont bother with any other place. This is reasonably priced and has good service! Great breakfast and helpful staff. On site parking is available, for a charge.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Barrington Hotel
The hotel was very good value, hence the overall rating. The Tempo restaurant was excellent for breakfast. And the reception and room maintenance/service team was very responsive when we asked for new towels or for the door to be fixed. Our room was a bit on the tired side and we would have liked ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
I had a wonderful stay here. When we arrived we got a complimentary room upgrade, which made my day! The room was clean and areas around for shopping and eating were endless. The covered parking garage attached to the hotel is an asset when staying downtown Halifax.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
I reccomend this stay to everyone it was amazing. I didn't even want to leave 10/10.
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
I have visited the Sutton place often and it never disappoints. It’s clean, beautifully decorated, perfectly located and the staff are helpful. We used the hot tub and loved it.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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 Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.
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 Mont Blanc Anchor Site.
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.
