Halifax
Located in the heart of Atlantic Canada, Halifax is a diverse harbour city where big city living meets small town hospitality. Halifax’s rich history surrounds a compact and vibrant downtown core that boasts an invigorating cultural scene with fabulous restaurants, showcasing a variety of culinary delights and an outstanding selection of seafood and local wines. Discover trendy galleries and boutiques, award-winning craft breweries, and fascinating museums, not to mention one of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks. Just a stone’s throw away are a number of exciting outdoor activities to enjoy in nature. Don’t miss the many enticing shore excursions Halifax has to offer, including a visit to the world-famous Peggy’s Cove. Halifax and everything around it will touch your soul and take your breath away.
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Highlights
- Halifax Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world.
- Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse - one of the world's most celebrated.
- Go back to 1869 at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
- Experience the legend of the Titanic.
- Enjoy our Victorian Public Gardens.
- Experience the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.
- Visit the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market (weekend only).
- Old Town Lunenburg & Grand Pré - two UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
What to do
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Halifax Public Gardens
5665 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA -
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
5425 Sackville Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA -
Grand-Pré National Historic Site
2205 Grand-Pré Road
Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, CANADA -
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA -
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA -
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA -
Halifax Waterfront
1751 Lower Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA -
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA -
Old Town Lunenburg
Luneburg, Nova Scotia, CANADA
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Peggy’s Cove Village and Lighthouse
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, CANADA
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Peggy’s Cove & Scenic Coastal Drive
Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, CANADA
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Hop On Hop Off City Tour
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA