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.
Fisherman’s Cove – Eastern Passage
A slice of Nova Scotia past, Fisherman’s Cove is both frozen in time and constantly evolving. This great historical spot brings together classic Nova Scotia architecture, shops and food along with fun for the family including ice cream stands, a great visitor’s center and a sweet loop along the boardwalk
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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Learn about the experiences of immigrants as they arrived in Canada and the vital role of immigration to Canada. The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 has two large galleries full of fascinating, interactive activities to help visitors understand the role of immigration as it shapes Canada’s identity. The
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Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame
The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame is an interactive, free, fun experience for people of all ages including a theatre, sports simulations and more. Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame: Address: 1800 Argyle St., Halifax, N.S. Website: nsshf.com
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the oldest and largest Maritime Museum in Canada. The original concept of the Museum can be credited to a group of Royal Canadian Navy officers who envisioned a maritime museum where relics of Canada’s naval past could be conserved. Starting with a small
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C.S.S. Acadia
Tour the historic C.S.S. Acadia as part of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. C.S.S. Acadia: Address: 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax Website: maritimemuseum.novascotia.ca
Fairview Lawn Cemetery – Titanic Attraction
Halifax is full of Titanic lore and sites. One of the favorites is Fairview Lawn Cemetery where victims of the Titanic disaster are buried. A fascinating stop on any historic tour of Halifax and Nova Scotia. Fairview Lawn Cemetery: Address: Windsor Street and Conaught Avenue, Halifax Website: www.titanic.memorial
Old Town Clock
The Old Town Clock, as it is now known, was installed in October 1803. It has since become one of the city’s most beloved and familiar landmarks. Nestled in the protective shadow of the Halifax Citadel, it has seen some alterations over the years and was largely reconstructed by Parks
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Point Pleasant Park
Point Pleasant Park is Halifax’s destination park. Many people come to Point Pleasant Park to meet the sea, many come to stroll in the forest on the numerous roads and trails, others come to enjoy the historic landscape and romantic ruins. It is a great place to walk and play
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Government House
Government House of Nova Scotia is the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, as well as that in Halifax of the Canadian monarch. Government House has hosted more than a dozen Royal Visitors in 210 years, some several times. It was a command post during the 1917 Halifax
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Historic Properties & Halifax Harbourfront
You haven’t experienced Halifax till you visit the Historic Properties. Anchoring the city’s downtown core, the district hearkens back to the great Age of Sail, when merchant ships, privateers and naval ships plied the Harbour waters. Seafarers built this city and the wharves and warehouses that were the base of
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