Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in West End February 2026 | Expedia.ca [West End Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/West-End.dx553248635976385035)[Hotels in West End](https://expedia.ca/West-End-Hotels.d553248635976385035.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[West End Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-West-End.d553248635976385035.Car-Rental-Guide)[West End Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/West-End.d553248635976385035.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in West End ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit West End Types of activities [West End travel guide](https://expedia.ca/West-End.dx553248635976385035) ![This picture was taken in 2006 before the remains of the unknown child were identified. In 2011, Scientists were able to do DNA testing on the remains to idnetify him. Previously, DNA testing in 2011 had misidentified him. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602873/57463485-d42a-4e39-a854-c59ebe7a0817.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This picture was taken in 2006 before the remains of the unknown child were identified. In 2011, Scientists were able to do DNA testing on the remains to idnetify him. Previously, DNA testing in 2011 had misidentified him. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602873/57463485-d42a-4e39-a854-c59ebe7a0817.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A tombstone to an unknown child, a victim to one of the worst maritime disaster.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602873/732ee799-1e1f-4007-aa8e-dfacbfa37bc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fairview Cemetery showing a cemetery and a memorial](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224281/d912aaa1-f3d2-49f1-94d7-66bbd7a4787c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fairview Cemetery showing a cemetery and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224281/e3037227-6964-4251-bce2-7dd4fffe60ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## West End Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that West End has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours West End is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in West End to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### West End Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of West End. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to West End attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in West End | Number of things to do | 27 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Halifax Self Guided Audio Experience](/things-to-do/halifax-self-guided-audio-experience.a50862295.activity-details): CA $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery](/things-to-do/halifax-premium-driving-tour-peggys-cove-citadel-titanic-cemetery.a584335.activity-details)[Peggy’s Cove Express Tour: Scenic Guided Experience](/things-to-do/peggys-cove-express-tour-scenic-guided-experience.a50953962.activity-details)[Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express](/things-to-do/halifax-small-peggys-cove-express.a5195490.activity-details)[Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax](/things-to-do/half-day-historical-tour-of-halifax.a3449424.activity-details)[Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore](/things-to-do/half-day-small-group-tour-of-nova-scotias-south-shore.a3451792.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express](/things-to-do/halifax-small-peggys-cove-express.a5195490.activity-details)[Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour](/things-to-do/halifax-churches-gardens-graveyards-a-smartphone-audio-walking-tour.a3878230.activity-details)[e-Scavenger hunt Halifax: Explore the city at your own pace](/things-to-do/e-scavenger-hunt-halifax-explore-the-city-at-your-own-pace.a51076237.activity-details)[Epic Apocalypse Survival Scavenger Hunt in Halifax](/things-to-do/epic-apocalypse-survival-scavenger-hunt-in-halifax.a51084018.activity-details)[Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour](/things-to-do/canadian-museum-of-immigration-at-pier-21-admission-tour.a50674161.activity-details) | | With kids | [Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery](/things-to-do/halifax-premium-driving-tour-peggys-cove-citadel-titanic-cemetery.a584335.activity-details)[Peggy’s Cove Express Tour: Scenic Guided Experience](/things-to-do/peggys-cove-express-tour-scenic-guided-experience.a50953962.activity-details)[Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express](/things-to-do/halifax-small-peggys-cove-express.a5195490.activity-details)[Halifax Small Group Walking Tour with Citadel + Maritime Museum](/things-to-do/halifax-small-group-walking-tour-with-citadel-maritime-museum.a46022753.activity-details)[Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour](/things-to-do/canadian-museum-of-immigration-at-pier-21-admission-tour.a50674161.activity-details) | ## What to do in West End --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in West End ![Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk showing street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222244/b32d335f-fe7f-4879-ad31-749df8e74e81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk 4.5/5(1,025 reviews) Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway. [](https://expedia.ca/Halifax-Waterfront-Boardwalk-South-End.d6222244.Vacation-Attraction) ![Halifax_DalhousieUniversity_6072679_6](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072679/cd3c7474-ff8c-4315-a4d4-a2538686f531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dalhousie University 4.5/5(396 reviews) Explore the campus of Dalhousie University during your stay in Halifax. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Dalhousie-University-South-End.d6072679.Vacation-Attraction) ![Halifax_HalifaxCitadel_6072661_03](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072661/c162f21d-4537-4021-9440-5a168e529bd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Halifax Citadel 4.5/5(727 reviews) You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theater scene in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Halifax-Citadel-Downtown-Halifax.d6072661.Vacation-Attraction) ![Halifax_ScotiabankCentre_6222230_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222230/fd37cd6f-5848-4a29-8ced-f7cb8ea8defd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scotiabank Centre 4.5/5(382 reviews) Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Scotiabank-Centre-Downtown-Halifax.d6222230.Vacation-Attraction) ![Halifax_CasinoNovaScotia_6205249_02](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6205249/69fc8875-3893-44d2-b12d-32e7a7ba8ffe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Casino Nova Scotia 4/5(409 reviews) Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Casino-Nova-Scotia-Downtown-Halifax.d6205249.Vacation-Attraction) ![Halifax_HalifaxWorldTradeandConventionCentre_6222228_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222228/f3089cec-f363-4c76-b625-96f92531ff6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Halifax Convention Centre 4.5/5(108 reviews) Learn about the events happening at Halifax Convention Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area. [](https://expedia.ca/Halifax-Convention-Centre-Downtown-Halifax.d6222228.Vacation-Attraction) ![Halifax_ChocolateLakeBeach_6309587_1](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6309587/2f20df5c-512f-4939-bce0-79bd7ef631f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chocolate Lake Beach 4.5/5(34 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Chocolate Lake Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Halifax. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Chocolate-Lake-Beach-Halifax.d6309587.Vacation-Attraction) ![Halifax_StMarysUniversity_6072681_6](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6072681/e60c075b-caf6-4662-b4c4-810fa7cf824f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Mary's University 4/5(154 reviews) Enjoy the collegiate vibe at St. Mary's University during your visit to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/St-Marys-University-South-End.d6072681.Vacation-Attraction) ![Halifax_HalifaxShoppingCentre_6198061_05](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6198061/889b57a7-cf36-40e3-9c1a-67ad1db7008f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Halifax Shopping Centre 4.5/5(1,003 reviews) You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Halifax Shopping Centre during your visit to West End. Attend a sporting event while in this walkable area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Halifax-Shopping-Centre-North-End.d6198061.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from West End ![Crystal Crescent Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602873/5fbad218-714c-4045-ae77-7233690c3581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Halifax ## Frequently asked questions ### Is West End worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in West End? ### What is the top tourist attraction in West End? ### Is three days enough to stay in West End? ### Is West End a walkable neighbourhood? ### What are some activities to do in West End with kids? > - [Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/halifax-premium-driving-tour-peggys-cove-citadel-titanic-cemetery.a584335.activity-details) > - [Peggy’s Cove Express Tour: Scenic Guided Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/peggys-cove-express-tour-scenic-guided-experience.a50953962.activity-details) > - [Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/halifax-small-peggys-cove-express.a5195490.activity-details) > - [Halifax Small Group Walking Tour with Citadel + Maritime Museum](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/halifax-small-group-walking-tour-with-citadel-maritime-museum.a46022753.activity-details) > - [Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/canadian-museum-of-immigration-at-pier-21-admission-tour.a50674161.activity-details) ### What to do in West End for adults? ### Are there free things to do in West End? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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