Major Attractions

The Cole Harbour Rural Heritage Farm Museum is a community museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cole Harbour’s agricultural past, and to developing understanding of plants, animals and farming today.  It’s a great place to bring the kids for an afternoon play, with all kinds of interesting nooks and crannies
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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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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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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  

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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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

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

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 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 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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