Fairmount 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt: Halifax’s Hopping Harbour
Top hotels in Fairmount
Hotel Halifax
Room was nice, beds comfy. Would have given it 5 stars if the pool was working. And we didn't find out it wasn't working until after we already booked it
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
HFX Airport Hotel
Clean room.Staff were great
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Location is outstanding. Great character and lovely view. A nice gem of a hotel. The fitness room was small but well-equipped. Staff was lovely and it was clean and well-maintained. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Barrington Hotel
Everyone
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Great room and restaurant!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Room was clean,
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
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.
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.
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.
Clayton Park
The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.
