South End Travel Guide

Halifax

Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond
Halifax Public Gardens showing a pond
Point Pleasant Park featuring heritage elements and military items
Point Pleasant Park which includes heritage elements and military items
Point Pleasant Park showing a pebble beach, a sunset and landscape views

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
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
Museum of Natural History

Museum of Natural History

Immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s impressive biodiversity and history and say hello to Gus, Halifax’s favorite tortoise.

Museum of Natural History

Things to do

Halifax: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

฿449
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour
The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

฿3,046
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove
See The Halifax City Tour

Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour

฿1,535
per adult
Halifax Harbour Historical & Wildlife High-Speed Tour
JFarwell Adventure Yacht Sailing in the Halifax Harbour

JFarwell Adventure Yacht Sailing in the Halifax Harbour

฿2,597
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
JFarwell Adventure Yacht Sailing in the Halifax Harbour
Small-Group Learning to Sail Experience in Halifax

JFarwell Best of Halifax Harbour Tour

฿1,393
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
JFarwell Best of Halifax Harbour Tour
2 Hour Halifax Floating Beer Garden Cruise

Halifax's Happy Hour Cruise

฿728
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Halifax's Happy Hour Cruise
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Top hotels in South End

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is ฿5,701 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,701
฿6,694 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (4,318 reviews)
"Great location. Easy walk to boardwalk and restaurants. Room is dated but amazing bed and was very clean"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is ฿6,761 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿6,761
฿7,939 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (2,049 reviews)
"The bed was a bit stiff and the room should have an update soon."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is ฿7,230 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿7,230
฿8,543 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,743 reviews)
"We had a lovely time here it was so fancy!!!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is ฿7,232 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿7,232
฿8,492 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,441 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay. Close to waterfront - less than 10 minutes Across from Citadel and many dining options near by Buffet breakfast good Staff excellent"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Prince George Hotel
Atlantica Hotel Halifax

Atlantica Hotel Halifax

4 out of 5
1980 Robie St, Halifax, NS
The price is ฿5,256 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,256
฿6,172 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,290 reviews)
"Friendly service. Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Atlantica Hotel Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
The price is ฿7,983 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿7,983
฿9,374 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"Great location Quiet clean rooms"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Halifax
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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
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
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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.

Melville Cove
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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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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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