Westmount Travel Guide
Halifax
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.
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.
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.
Saunders Park
Saunders Park is just one of the places to see in West End, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Top hotels in Westmount
HFX Airport Hotel
Large, clean room, plus excellent, efficient check in service.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Barrington Hotel
Great location, friendly staff, rooms are decent and clean. They had a cot for us to use and the pool is open late. Great spot to crash for a night or two on the town.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
For a 5 star hotel, I wasn't expecting to see through the toilet paper even when the lights were off, but the staff was great.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Amazing service! Such kind people
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Halifax
It was nice
Reviewed on 5 Jan 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 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.
