Enfield

Travel Guide

Enfield
Enfield
Enfield
Enfield
Enfield

Thrill to a range of outdoor adventures, including wildlife spotting and rafting over rapids, at this attractive riverside town.

Enfield is a picturesque town divided by the Shubenacadie River and surrounded by forests and fields. It is where you can see traditional wooden architecture, hike through woodland trails and go on tidal bore rafting tours.

A nice way to get a feel for the place is to take the Lions Walking Trail, which starts in the centre of town. The route passes traditional wooden homes and extends to nearby fields and woodland. Look out for some of the native wildlife, such as reindeer, beavers and porcupines. During the winter, snow often covers the walkway, but in the summer, you will find hanging baskets and neatly planted beds brightening the path.

To be certain of seeing some wildlife during your stay, take a short drive north of the town to Shubenacadie Provincial Wildlife Park. Walk through its 98.8 acres (40 hectares) to see wolves, cougars and black bears roaming freely in large natural enclosures. Look up to the sky and you may spot snowy owls, red-tailed hawks and bald eagles. Guided tours of the large grounds are also available. Adjacent to the park is a picnic area with tables and washrooms.

If you are looking for some outdoor adventure, try tidal bore rafting on the Shubenacadie River, the largest river in Nova Scotia. Twice a day when the tide changes, the calm waters are turned into powerful rapids.

When you are back in the town, tour St. Bernard’s Church, dedicated to the 12th-century Saint Bernard of Clairvaux. It is one of the oldest churches in Halifax. Then check out the shops and stores, and dine in Enfield’s restaurants and cafés.

Enfield is about a 30-minute drive north of Halifax and is close to the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Stay overnight and give yourself more time to enjoy the woodland and river scenery and the wildlife.

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
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The price is CA $251 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
CA $251
CA $295 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,367 reviews)
"Hotel was good. Really is time for an update. But very clean. Staff are great. Close to everything. Restaurant attached I'd great for breakfast."

Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2025

The Barrington Hotel
HFX Airport Hotel

HFX Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
60 Sky Blvd, Goffs, Goffs, NS
The price is CA $200 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
CA $200
CA $243 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Goffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,794 reviews)
"The room was clean especially since it has laminated floor, beds are great with clean linens and towels. So for a quick stay close to the airport it is perfect and a bit cheaper than other hotels at the airport. The pools are good especially the outdoor one on a sunny summer day. The hotel itself ..."

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2025

HFX Airport Hotel
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites

3 out of 5
973 Wilkinson Ave, Dartmouth, NS
The price is CA $194 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
CA $194
CA $230 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dartmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,591 reviews)
"Fantastic experience so far!"

Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2025

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
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Cameo Hotel and Suites

Cameo Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
1572 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and Netflix. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (391 reviews)
"Close to great restaurants & walking distance to Harbourfront. Good location. Easy self check-in, parking around the corner. Room was amazing! Very clean with all amenities. Bed was comfy."

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Cameo Hotel and Suites
FlowEdge Riverside Getaway

FlowEdge Riverside Getaway

4 out of 5
141 Bert Fox Rd, Elderbank, NS
Stay at this 4-star chalet in Elderbank. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Musquodoboit Waterway Elderbank Park and Lake ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"The spaciousness, exceptional quality of materials, from the structure itself to every superbly designed and manufactured detail. Nothing was left out in the consideration of guest comfort and conveniences."

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

FlowEdge Riverside Getaway
Windmill walk

Windmill walk

3 out of 5
63 Windmill Rd, Dartmouth, NS
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Dartmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
"The location was good, walkable to the Ferry terminal, the sports complex and the 320 bus stop to the airport was just a block away, only $3.00. There wasn’t central air but the bedroom had a large mobile air conditioner and multiple fans in the unit, so sleeping was comfortable."

Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2025

Windmill walk
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