What to do in Nova Scotia

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A winding coastal road with a guardrail, steep cliffs, and the ocean in the background.

A row of colorful houses with blue and red siding, white trim, and a porch with a railing.

A historic building with a clock tower and arched windows.

A wooden sailing boat docked at a pier with a cityscape in the background.

A grand legislative chamber with ornate wood paneling, green chairs, and large portraits on the walls.

Activities

Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

NZ$82

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Harbour Hopper with city view in the background

Harbour Hopper Tour

NZ$94

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

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

NZ$134

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

NZ$68

per adult

Harbour Hopper on the water near Purdy's Tower

Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour

NZ$109

per adult

98% of travellers recommend

Halifax Harborfront Night Tour: Titanic & Ghost Stories

Halifax Harborfront Night Tour: Titanic & Local History

NZ$51

per adult

Guided Photo Booth Session and Make Your Own Souvenir Experience

NZ$34

per adult

Halifax Waterfront Walking Tour with Boardwalk, Pier 21 and Titanic

Halifax Waterfront Tour with Boardwalk, Pier 21 and Titanic

NZ$82

per adult

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A bustling waterfront promenade with a pier, a tall ship, and various shops including a pizza restaurant.

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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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.

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A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

South End

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

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 Shakespeare by the Sea or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

A waterfront town with colorful buildings, including a red building labeled "Fisherman's Museum of the Atlantic."

Lunenburg Waterfront

Lunenburg Waterfront is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront and Bluenose II while you're in town.

A park with a gazebo, a large rock, and a river with a city skyline in the background.

Downtown Dartmouth

If you're spending some time in Downtown Dartmouth, Alderney Landing and Sullivans Pond Park are top sights worth seeing.

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