Downtown Halifax Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Downtown Halifax
Stay near popular Downtown Halifax attractions
Activities

Halifax Small Group Peggy’s Cove Driving Tour

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Admission & Tour

Halifax: Happy Hour Cruise with Live Music

Halifax Segway Experience Explore Landmarks and Scenic Views
Our pick of the best Downtown Halifax Hotel Deals

The Barrington Hotel
"Great location for enjoying the harbor front and downtown."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott™ Halifax Downtown
"Clean facilities, bed very comfortable, excellent location near the harbour. Room price is high so parking should not be so expensiv."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Moxy Halifax Downtown
"The room we had was extremely expensive for the room and amenities because it was booked at the last minute. Blinds in the room did not work. No carpets in room - felt cold and stark. Cleaning services every other day despite very high room price. Windows were strange and lacked views. Location in ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
"Clean room Nice hotel Negative point: Parking on site with valet or off site Location perfect but noise from outside"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Cambridge Suites Hotel
"Great"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Halifax

South End
South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

North End
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Shakespeare by the Sea or Emera Oval.

Clayton Park
The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Canada Games Centre and Halifax Mainland Common Park, a few notable attractions nearby.

Fairview
While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.

Fairmount
Fairmount might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.


















