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Experience the best of Halifax

Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is an Atlantic harbour city of seafaring history, a hilltop citadel and a long waterfront boardwalk.

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Halifax was founded in 1749 as a British naval base, and the harbour is still its heart. Citadel Hill, topped by a star-shaped fort, looks over downtown and the water, and a boardwalk of piers, galleries and cafés follows the waterfront. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic covers shipwrecks, the Titanic, whose recovered victims were brought to Halifax, and the great explosion of 1917.

The Halifax Public Gardens, a Victorian park with a bandstand, ponds and formal flowerbeds, is a calm spot in the middle of the city, and Pier 21, the old immigration hall, tells the story of people who arrived in Canada by sea. Peggy's Cove, a fishing village with a lighthouse on bare granite, lies along the coast to the south-west, Lunenburg, a UNESCO-listed colonial port, is further along the South Shore, and the Annapolis Valley grows apples and makes wine.

The Atlantic supplies lobster, scallops, mussels and haddock, and chowder and fish cakes appear on many menus, with Nova Scotia wine and craft beer to go with them. The donair, a spiced-meat wrap in a sweet sauce, is Halifax's own invention and the late-night favourite. Fog often drifts in off the Atlantic, and the autumn colour inland is bright.

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  • 4.6 across the top 11

Top 10 attractions in Halifax

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  1. Number 1

    Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

    4.55k reviewsfrom $9
  2. Number 2

    Halifax Public Gardens

    4.64k reviewsfrom $6
  3. Number 3

    Fairview Lawn Cemetery

    4.52k reviewsfrom $70
  4. Number 4

    Peggy’s Cove

    4.62k reviewsfrom $71
  5. Number 5

    St. Paul's Anglican Church

    4.72k reviewsfrom $6
  6. Number 6

    Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

    4.31k reviewsfrom $6
  7. Number 7

    Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

    4.2715 reviewsfrom $6
  8. Number 8

    Old Town Clock

    4.8607 reviewsfrom $6
  9. Number 9

    Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

    4.3576 reviewsfrom $6
  10. Number 10

    Oak Island

    4.7455 reviewsfrom $126

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Hop-on hop-off in Halifax

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Day trips from Halifax

34

Museums and galleries in Halifax

6

Cruises and boat trips in Halifax

12

Guided tours in Halifax

100

Walking and bike tours in Halifax

20

Food and drink experiences in Halifax

16

Outdoor and adventure activities in Halifax

5

Family days and theme parks in Halifax

10

Shore excursions from Halifax

11

Go beyond Halifax

  1. Saint John · 208 km

    Saint John City Market

    5–6 hr4.51k reviewsfrom $10
  2. Saint John · 208 km

    Reversing Falls

    5 hr, 30 min4.3727 reviewsfrom $10
  3. Cape Breton Island · 273 km

    Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site

    4 hr4.2112 reviewsfrom $90
  4. Bar Harbor · 373 km

    Acadia National Park

    4 hr, 15 min4.76k reviewsfrom $10
  5. Bar Harbor · 373 km

    Village Green

    2 hr4.7357 reviewsfrom $8
  6. Bangor · 411 km

    Stephen King’s House

    6–8 hr4.935 reviewsfrom $350
  7. Portland · 544 km

    Portland Head Light

    2 hr4.87k reviewsfrom $43
  8. Portland · 544 km

    Victoria Mansion (Morse-Libby House)

    1–2 hr4.84k reviewsfrom $13
  9. Portsmouth · 602 km

    Strawbery Banke Museum

    1 hr, 45 min4.826 reviewsfrom $75
  10. Portsmouth · 602 km

    Lake Winnipesaukee

    2 hr, 30 min4.716 reviewsfrom $48
  11. Gloucester · 613 km

    Eastern Point Lighthouse

    2–4 hr4.2122 reviewsfrom $12
  12. Gloucester · 613 km

    Hammond Castle Museum

    8–10 hr4.940 reviewsfrom $11

Questions about Halifax

What is there to do in Halifax?
We list 194 experiences in Halifax. The largest groups are day trips (34), city tours (30).
What are the top attractions in Halifax?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Halifax are Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Public Gardens , Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Peggy’s Cove.
What is the most popular experience in Halifax?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1,565 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Halifax?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Halifax; the most reviewed is "Halifax Hop On Hop Off Bus" with 261 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Halifax take?
The typical experience in Halifax lasts about 3.5 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 5.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Halifax?
The operator lists free cancellation on 95% of the 194 experiences we hold for Halifax. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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