Downtown Halifax Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Casino Nova Scotia
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Halifax Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Halifax Convention Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
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.
Halifax Citadel
You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
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.
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.
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 Nova Scotia's South Shore
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Top hotels in Downtown Halifax
The Barrington Hotel
Great location, quiet, friendly staff.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Parfait
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Breakfast buffet was ok, but got tiresome after a few days,Exactly the same every day,
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Moxy Halifax Downtown
Very clean, very friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Clean room, quiet
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Prince George Hotel
We have stayed at the property many times and enjoy its location and friendly staff. This time, however, due to a big event in town, we were not pleased with our room as it had 2 connecting doors. Each of the connecting rooms was occupied making our room more noisy that usual. Fortunately, each room ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Halifax
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 Shakespeare by the Sea or Emera Oval.
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.
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.
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.
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 Sir Sandford Fleming Park.
