Halifax
Nova Scotia's vibrant capital city blends maritime heritage with modern urban culture. From the historic waterfront to bustling downtown core, Halifax offers world-class dining, shopping, nightlife, and cultural attractions.
Top Highlights
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Star-shaped fortress offering panoramic city views and military history.
Historic Halifax Waterfront
A 4km boardwalk featuring shops, restaurants, museums, and stunning harbor views.
Peggy's Cove
Iconic lighthouse and fishing village just 40 minutes from downtown Halifax.
What to Do & See
Restaurants
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The Five Fishermen
🍽️Upscale seafood restaurant in a historic building, known for fresh lobster and maritime atmosphere.
Menu Highlights:
- Fresh Lobster
- Seafood Chowder
- Oyster Bar
- Wine Selection
- Historic Ambiance
Mystic Restaurant
🍽️An intimate dining experience celebrating Nova Scotia's terroir through seasonal tasting menus. Features sophisticated, contemporary space with Galley seating for kitchen views.
Menu Highlights:
- Seasonal Tasting Menus
- Fauna Menu
- Biota Menu
- Discovery Menu
- Canada's 100 Best 2025
The Bicycle Thief
🍽️Modern Italian cuisine with harbor views and fresh pasta.
Menu Highlights:
- Fresh Pasta
- Harbor Views
- Italian Cuisine
- Wine Selection
- Modern Atmosphere
Explore
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
🎯Canada's largest maritime museum with Titanic artifacts and naval history.
What to Experience:
- Titanic Exhibit
- Naval History
- Maritime Artifacts
- Historic Ships
- Educational Programs
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
🎯Historic fort with panoramic city views and daily reenactments.
What to Experience:
- Historic Fort
- Panoramic Views
- Daily Reenactments
- Military History
- City Landmark
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
🎯Features interactive exhibits telling the stories of over one million immigrants who entered Canada through this historic gateway. It showcases personal stories and cultural heritage related to Canadian immigration.
What to Experience:
- Immigration History
- Personal Stories
- Interactive Exhibits
- Cultural Heritage
Shops
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Historic Properties
🛍️Waterfront shopping complex with unique boutiques and maritime crafts.
What to Find:
- Unique Boutiques
- Maritime Crafts
- Waterfront Location
- Historic Buildings
- Local Artisans
Bishop's Landing
🛍️Premier waterfront shopping destination with award-winning boutiques. Established in 2003, this mixed-use development attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
What to Find:
- waterfront
- luxury shopping
- mixed-use development
- Nova Scotian products
- fashion
- jewelry
Halifax Seaport Farmers Market
🛍️Local produce and artisanal goods.
What to Find:
- Local Produce
- Artisanal Goods
- Seasonal Items
- Food Court
- Craft Vendors
Tours
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Point Pleasant Park
🚶Urban park with coastal trails, historic ruins, and harbor views.
Tour Highlights:
- Coastal Trails
- Historic Ruins
- Harbor Views
- Picnic Areas
- Dog Walking
Halifax Boat Tours - Sunset & Hiking Combo
🚶Intimate 5-hour harbor experience combining boating exploration with coastal hiking. Features private tours for 1-8 passengers with guided harbor history narration and sunset viewing over Bedford Basin. Offers a relaxed coastal adventure with music and ocean views.
Tour Highlights:
- boating
- hiking
- sunset
- harbor history
- private tours
- coastal adventure
Sir Sandford Fleming Park
🚶Large park with hiking trails, the Dingle Tower, and lake access.
Tour Highlights:
- Dingle Tower
- Lake Views
- Forest Trails
- Picnic Facilities
- Historic Monument
Hikes
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Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
🥾Canada's most famous lighthouse perched on granite rocks with stunning ocean views.
Trail Highlights:
- Iconic Lighthouse
- Granite Rock Formations
- Ocean Views
- Photography
- Souvenir Shop
Sir Sandford Fleming Park (The Dingle)
🥾Historic park in the Northwest Arm area featuring the Dingle Tower with panoramic harbor views. The 2.8km loop trail has elevation changes with mixed crusher dust and paved surfaces, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with waterfront access.
Trail Highlights:
- Historic Tower
- Panoramic Views
- Family-Friendly
- Waterfront Access
- 2.8km Loop
Fairview Lawn Cemetery
🥾Historic cemetery with graves of Titanic victims and maritime history.
Trail Highlights:
- Titanic Graves
- Historic Cemetery
- Maritime History
- Guided Tours
- Memorial Site
Attractions
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Halifax International Busker Festival
🏛️Annual summer festival featuring street performers from around the world.
Key Features:
- Street Performers
- International Acts
- Waterfront Venue
- Free Entertainment
- Family Friendly
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
🏛️Star-shaped fort overlooking downtown Halifax with military history dating back to 1749. Features live reenactments, guided tours, and panoramic city views.
Key Features:
- Military history
- panoramic views
- guided tours
- historic site
Tall Ships Festival
🏛️Spectacular gathering of historic sailing ships with deck tours and sailing excursions.
Key Features:
- Historic Ships
- Deck Tours
- Sailing Excursions
- Naval Demonstrations
- Harbor Events
Events
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Citadel Hill
🎉Historic fort with panoramic city views and daily reenactments.
Event Features:
- Historic Fort
- Panoramic Views
- Daily Reenactments
- Military History
- City Landmark
Halifax International Busker Festival
🎉Nova Scotia's premier street performance festival celebrating its 38th-39th year with international artists performing along Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. Features multiple stages at various waterfront locations including Halifax Seaport, Maritime Museum, and Alderney Landing.
Event Features:
- Street performance
- waterfront
- family-friendly
- international artists
- free entertainment
The Wave Sculpture
🎉Interactive outdoor sculpture popular with visitors for photos.
Event Features:
- Interactive Sculpture
- Photo Opportunities
- Waterfront Location
- Public Art
- Tourist Attraction
Points of Interest
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
✨A 4-kilometer wooden boardwalk along the harbor featuring ocean views, restaurant patios, and artisan markets. The Canadian flags create a distinctive maritime atmosphere, making it a scenic spot for dining and shopping.
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- waterfront
- scenic
- dining
- shopping
- harbor views
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
✨A UNESCO heritage site with uniformed soldiers and military history exhibits at the Army Museum. The impressive fortifications offer a step back in time and provide panoramic views of the city.
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- historic
- military
- UNESCO
- panoramic views
- cultural
Peggy's Cove
✨An iconic lighthouse and picturesque coastal community less than an hour from Halifax. It features one of Canada's most photographed spots, making it a popular day trip destination.
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- lighthouse
- coastal
- scenic
- photography
- day trip