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Halifax City Hall showing heritage architecture and a sunset
Halifax showing a marina

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What to do in Nova Scotia


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Halifax which includes an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(322 area reviews)

A bustling financial and entertainment hub, Downtown Halifax boasts attractions like Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk and Citadel Hill, over 200 restaurants and bars, and shopping areas such as Park Lane and Spring Garden Road. Halifax Transit offers convenient public transit options.

Downtown Halifax
Halifax Public Gardens showing a pond and a park

South End

4/5(46 area reviews)

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.

South End
Fairview Cemetery featuring a cemetery and a memorial

North End

3.5/5(14 area reviews)

Thriving artistic community with musicians, painters, and writers, the area boasts historic churches, military installations, and the Halifax Shipyard. Gottingen Street offers shops, bars, and clubs, while Agricola Street features local galleries and restaurants.

North End
Lunenburg ,Nova Scotia waterfront panorama. UNESCO World Heritage site.

Lunenburg Waterfront

Lunenburg Waterfront is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lunenburg Waterfront or Bluenose II.

Lunenburg Waterfront
Gate sign of Public Garden

Fairmount

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

Fairmount
Starr Skate factory and water canal was interesting.

Downtown Dartmouth

5/5(2 area reviews)

Explore Alderney Landing's market, gallery, and theatre, or visit historic landmarks like Quaker Whaler House and Evergreen House. Easily connect to downtown Halifax via ferry from Alderney Landing.

Downtown Dartmouth