South End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond
Halifax Public Gardens featuring a pond
Point Pleasant Park featuring military items and heritage elements
Point Pleasant Park featuring military items and heritage elements
Point Pleasant Park featuring a garden, landscape views and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Park showing general coastal views, a park and landscape views

St. Mary's University

Enjoy the student vibe at St. Mary's University as part of your travels around Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

St. Mary's University
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic which includes a playground as well as a large group of people

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax’s Victorian-style gardens are a hidden gem for heritage and respite in the city center. Walk among fountains, ponds and manicured gardens.

Halifax Public Gardens
Point Pleasant Park

Point Pleasant Park

Discover forest trails, harbor views, wartime heritage and Shakespeare at this peninsula park that sees the forest meet the Atlantic Ocean.

Point Pleasant Park
Museum of Natural History

Museum of Natural History

Immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s impressive biodiversity and history and say hello to Gus, Halifax’s favorite tortoise.

Museum of Natural History

Activities

The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

AU$144
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove
Peggy's cove

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

AU$179
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Old Town Lunenburg

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

AU$196
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

AU$116
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Halifax Walking Food Tour

Halifax Walking Food Tour

AU$207
per adult
Halifax Walking Food Tour
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax

AU$167
per adult
2 Hour Fishing Experience in Halifax
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Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$316 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$316
30 July - 31 July
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! (4,294 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$373 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$373
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,024 reviews)
"Windows need cleaning or replacing"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$241 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$241
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,582 reviews)
"Great location. Very quiet room. We parked on the street as it was a weekend when university not in session. Grand old hotel."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$435 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$435
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,410 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Prince George Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$395 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$395
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,723 reviews)
"Super nice staff"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$534 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$534
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Comfortable."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

Halifax showing an administrative building and heritage architecture

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like OneLight Theatre and Neptune Theatre.

Downtown Halifax
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Armview

Armview might not have many top sights, but Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Armview
Fairview Cemetery which includes a memorial and a cemetery

North End

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

North End
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Melville Cove

While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Melville Cove
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Westmount

While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.

Westmount
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Cowie Hill

While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park.

Cowie Hill

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