Major Attractions
Check out our list of Halifax’s main attractions: those special places that make Halifax unique and your first stop when friends and family are visiting from out of town.
Dinosaur Exploration 2 at the Museum of Natural History
The newest exhibit is roaring into town this February! Visit the Museum of Natural History for Dinosaur Exploration 2 – a sequel to the hit 2024 exhibit, featuring some of your favourite dinosaurs! Dinosaur Exploration 2 Dates: February 7 – September 7, 2026 Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 PM Venue:
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Discovery Centre Exhibits | Mission: Astronaut
The Discovery Centre is an amazing museum and science centre that offers interactive exhibits, cutting-edge experiences, and innovative galleries. Find the newest exhibit here! This immersive experience of Mission: Astronaut invites visitors of all ages to step into the role of an astronaut and tackle real-world challenges inspired by space
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the largest art museum in Atlantic Canada. The Gallery houses the Province’s art collection and offers a range of exhibitions and programming. As one of the premier arts institutions in Canada, the Gallery is responsible for acquiring, preserving, and exhibiting works of art,
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The Halifax Discovery Centre
The Discovery Centre is a museum and innovation centre in a new location at 1215 Lower Water Street, on the beautiful Halifax waterfront. This eye-catching building is an enormous air and light-filled space that offers cutting-edge experiences, innovative galleries, and incredible exhibits from around the globe. Â With FOUR levels
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Hope For Wildlife Recovery Centre
The Hope for Wildlife Society is a wildlife rehabilitation and education organization based in Seaforth, Nova Scotia. The Society provides rehabilitation and rescue services to injured and orphaned wildlife, operates a wildlife helpline, and provides public environmental education programs. The center is an interesting place to learn more about Nova
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Dive into the NEW Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity
Dive into Nova Scotia’s underwater world. From live local species to hands-on exhibits, Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity brings ocean science to life for families, students, and curious explorers of all ages. Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity Date: Thursday – Sunday, September 1 – May 3 | Wednesday – Sunday,
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Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
The Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum is Atlantic Canada’s only museum devoted to preserving all aspects of Atlantic Canada’s aviation heritage. Granted “Local Museum” status by the Nova Scotia Museum in 1989, it is owned and operated by local volunteers since its inception in 1977. Both civilian and military aviation history
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Explore the Dingle Tower at Sir Sandford Fleming Park
Did you know there’s a tower you can climb in Halifax, and see stunning views of the Northwest Arm? The Dingle Tower is open to the public for free from April to October, and if you’re brave enough to climb the stairs to the top, you can step out and
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The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is open for the season between early May and late October. From June 19 to September 7 2026, the Canada Strong Pass provides free admission for adults to the Citadel (there is already free admission for youth 17). Enjoy living history demonstrations, exhibits, guided
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Peggy’s Cove
Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s premiere destinations. Its historic lighthouse, charming fishing village and remarkable landscape make for a breathtaking trip, just a short distance from Halifax. Peggy’s Cove: Address: 178 Peggy’s Point Road, Peggy’s Cove, N.S. Website: www.novascotia.com
