Melville Cove Travel Guide

Halifax

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 which includes 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 featuring 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
Mount Saint Vincent University

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.

Mount Saint Vincent University
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
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

Things to do

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

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

฿2,842
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Peggy's cove

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

฿3,711
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove

฿2,292
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Halifax Small Group Premium Tour with Peggy’s Cove
Old Town Lunenburg

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

฿4,059
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour

฿6,031
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

฿3,247
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
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Top hotels in Melville Cove

HFX Airport Hotel

HFX Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
60 Sky Blvd, Goffs, Goffs, NS
The price is ฿3,714 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,714
฿4,534 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Goffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,052 reviews)
"I found it convenient to the airport very dependable without have to worry about getting to my flight and time the very receptive to my heaven medical service dog thank you"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

HFX Airport Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,963 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
฿5,963
฿7,001 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,135 reviews)
"We enjoyed the sauna and outdoor deck."

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is ฿5,137 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿5,137
฿6,032 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,427 reviews)
"Everything from check into check out was excellent"

Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
973 Wilkinson Ave, Dartmouth, NS
The price is ฿3,805 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,805
฿4,521 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dartmouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,686 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Future Inns Halifax

Future Inns Halifax

3 out of 5
30 Fairfax Dr, Halifax, NS
The price is ฿3,899 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,899
฿4,578 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,882 reviews)
"The room and staff were excellent. Breakfast in the Red Grill was good, but the bar staff were uninformed and not up to the task of serving drinks."

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Future Inns Halifax
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is ฿6,510 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿6,510
฿7,645 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,779 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel located across from a beautiful park. The staff friendly and helpful. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 8 Sep 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Melville Cove

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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 Mont Blanc Anchor Site.

Cowie Hill
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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
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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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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.

Fairmount
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
Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond

South End

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

South End

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