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.
Old Burying Ground
The Old Burying Ground National Historic Site of Canada contains more than 1,200 head and foot stones, constituting a unique Canadian concentration of gravestone art from the 18th and early 19th centuries. It’s right downtown and very fun to take a peek at while touring Halifax historic sites nearby.
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York Redoubt National Historic Site
Established in 1793 on a bluff overlooking the harbour entrance, and expanded in the 19th and 20th centuries, York Redoubt was a key element in the defence of Halifax Harbour. Visit the Second World War Command Centre, and enjoy the scenic views of the harbour mouth and adjacent coastline. This
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Memory Lane Heritage Village
Memory Lane Heritage Village located in Lake Charlotte in the Eastern Shore region is an award-winning living history village depicting life in rural Nova Scotia during the 1940s, an era transformed by modern conveniences. The village features 16 rescued and restored buildings with period artifacts including a general store, one-room
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Uniacke Estate Museum Park
The Uniacke Estate Museum Park is part of what was the expansive country estate of Attorney-General Richard John Uniacke (1753-1830). Built between 1813 and 1815, the grand country house is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in Canada. The estate offers visitors a vivid glimpse of life in
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Halifax Harbour Ferry
The Halifax Harbour Ferry from Halifax to Dartmouth is the longest running ferry in North America, providing service for more than 250 years (wow). This is a short, fun trip that is a great way to get back and forth between attractions on both sides of Halifax Harbour (and cheaper
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Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site (Martello Tower)
The Prince of Wales Tower, known locally as The Martello Tower: is a popular stop on a tour around the South End of Halifax’s Point Pleasant Park. The Prince of Wales tower is the oldest Martello tower in North America. The forts and batteries erected around Point Pleasant Park were
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The Halifax Central Public Library
Halifax Central Public Library is on the corner of Spring Garden and Queen Street and opened in December 2014. There are plenty of small, quiet warm, spaces for children, set in the corners of the larger spaces. Halifax Central Public Library: Where: Corner of Spring Garden Road and Queen
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