Halifax

Travel Guide
Halifax showing an administrative building and heritage architecture
Atlantic Canada’s harbor city is a treasure trove of maritime heritage, woodland parks and sandy beaches. 

Halifax possesses the community spirit of a little port town and the liveliness of a harborside city. Atlantic Canada’s largest city and the capital of Nova Scotia is home to over 400,000 people, and millions of visitors pass through its port each year. The atmosphere of local culture burns bright with Haligonians’ pride in their heritage, landscape and achievements. 

The city is tucked into one of the largest natural harbors in the world. The port played a role in the British Empire, two World Wars and the aftermath of the Titanic disaster. Learn about the history of the port at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Stroll along the Halifax Harborwalk, a boardwalk that spans the harbor side of downtown across two miles (three kilometers). Public artworks, historical monuments and harbor views guide the way.

Catch a ferry to see the harbor from the water. Ferries leave from the Halifax Ferry Terminal along the Harborwalk. The two ferry routes to Dartmouth and Woodside are integrated with the affordable metro bus system, making them cheap and easy to use. Enjoy a clear panoramic outlook of the Halifax Harbor. Dine on fresh Atlantic seafood at one of the many restaurants and cafes along the waterfront. 

Within ten minutes walking distance from the harbor, you can find yourself in the center of downtown Halifax. Explore the historic Grand Parade, with Halifax City Hall on the north side and St Paul’s Anglican Church and Province House in the south. The compact downtown area is easy to explore on foot.

Head further inland and you’ll come across Halifax’s leafy green sanctuary. Citadel Hill, the Museum of Natural History and Public Gardens Park await you in this quiet, tree-lined neighborhood.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) from downtown Halifax, and is serviced by regular flights from all over the world. Arrive in August to maximize your outdoor adventures by the sea. Atlantic Canadian winters are relatively mild but you’ll need to rug up for the colder months.

Where to stay in Halifax

The Barrington Hotel
The Barrington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3J 3L6
The price is CA $130 per night from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7
CA $130
per night
Apr. 6 - Apr. 7
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,740 reviews)
"The hotel is clean and cute. Staff are nice and helpful. It was quite confusing walking from the parking area to the hotel. It would have made my stay better if I didn’t have to pay additional for parking."

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2023

The Barrington Hotel
Hotel Halifax
Hotel Halifax
3.5 out of 5
1990 Barrington St, Halifax, NS, B3J 1P2
The price is CA $144 per night from Apr. 23 to Apr. 24
CA $144
per night
Apr. 23 - Apr. 24
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,574 reviews)
"Location is great, very clean. Friendly and professional staff. What I didn’t like was previous patron had set wake up alarm in the room so alarm woke us very early."

Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2023

Hotel Halifax
Future Inns Halifax
Future Inns Halifax
3 out of 5
30 Fairfax Dr, Halifax, NS, B3S 1P1
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $133 per night from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26
CA $133
per night
Apr. 25 - Apr. 26
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Super clean and great price. Also staff friendly and cloae to everything!"

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2023

Future Inns Halifax
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nova Suites Inc
Nova Suites Inc
3.5 out of 5
56 Walter Havill Dr, Halifax, NS, B3N 0C3
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the convenient parking and the comfy beds ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (50 reviews)
"Worked very well for us and we would go back again."

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2023

Nova Suites Inc
Shared house with cheerful 1 bedroom with free parking space
Shared house with cheerful 1 bedroom with free parking space
Halifax, NS
Stay at this vacation home in Halifax. Enjoy WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Halifax Shopping Centre and Saunders Park are located nearby. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"Host, his friend and his roommate, roommate's family is kind. Your room key will given, but main entrance key will not given so you probably can't lock that. It is a shared house, bathroom is shared too. 2 baseboard heaters in your room working really well but no A/C. Construction is going on everyday ..."

Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2023

Shared house with cheerful 1 bedroom with free parking space
Lux Exec Home HFX Waterfront Pool Hot Tub
Lux Exec Home HFX Waterfront Pool Hot Tub
4.5 out of 5
2947 Purcells Cove Rd, Halifax, NS, B3P 2G2
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury vacation home in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Prince of Wales Tower and Point ...
Lux Exec Home HFX Waterfront Pool Hot Tub
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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