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Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
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Halifax Boardwalk & Seaport: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Full-Day Private Nova Scotia Wine Tour from Halifax
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The Best of Victoria Walking Tour
What to do in Nova Scotia
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.
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Hike through forests, go looking for dolphins and whales and swim in freshwater lakes at this spectacular park in the north of Cape Breton Island.
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.
Skyline Trail
Explore the great outdoors at Skyline Trail, a lovely green space in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out its hiking trails.
Ski Cape Smokey
Scenic drives, hiking trails, skiing and wildlife await visitors to this mountain on Cape Breton Island’s northeast coast.
Dartmouth Crossing
During your visit to Dartmouth, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Dartmouth Crossing. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in North Sydney with a trip to Marine Atlantic Ferry Terminal. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Scotiabank Centre
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Dartmouth
If you're spending some time in Downtown Dartmouth, Alderney Landing and Sullivans Pond Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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