Halifax County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is one of the most beautiful little places you could ever visit
A nice sunny day at Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. A very popular small fishing village that is a great place to visit and see the lighthouse and its many picture opportunities.
Waterfall near Sheet Harbour, NS (June 2007) #Nature
Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse
This is the most beautiful little fishing village

Popular cities in Halifax County

Crystal Crescent Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach
Halifax
Known for Ports, Historical and Tours
Atlantic Canada’s harbor city is a treasure trove of maritime heritage, woodland parks and sandy beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
  • Dalhousie University
  • Halifax Convention Centre
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Dartmouth showing street scenes
Dartmouth
Known for Shopping, Ports and Lakes
Enjoy lots of aquatic adventures on the lakes of this waterfront community, situated on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbor.

Reasons to visit

  • Dartmouth Crossing
  • Shubie Park
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Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum featuring aircraft and interior views
Goffs
Venture to sights like Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum and Bennery Lake Nature Reserve as you discover Goffs.

Reasons to visit

  • Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
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Sometimes you have to stop the car and snap a photo!
Porters Lake
Known for Natural parks
Escape to Porters Lake! Enjoy its parks.
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Meaghers Grant
Meaghers Grant
Check out the local area in Meaghers Grant—home to attractions like Dry Lake and Spoon Lake.
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Single-track railway among autumn trees in Quebec, Canada.
Beechville
Explore attractions like Exhibition Park and Long Lake Provincial Park as you discover things to see and do in Beechville.
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