Downtown Halifax Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Halifax
Popular places to visit
Halifax Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Halifax Convention Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Halifax Citadel
You can study the exhibits at Halifax Citadel, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Halifax. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Scotiabank Centre
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Casino Nova Scotia
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nova Scotia during your time in Halifax? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.
Halifax City Hall
This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Activities
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt: Halifax’s Hopping Harbour
Our pick of the best Downtown Halifax Hotel Deals
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Staff was great
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Barrington Hotel
Staff paying attention to detail and informing you of things
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Staff was great! Very clean. Restaurant was good with more great
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Halifax
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff, great amenities and location.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
The room was lovely with a great view. Loved the bathroom and it’s great amenities and comfy robe. It’s definitely an uphill walk from the harbour to the Hotel after sightseeing. Our Noon check out was memorable as the cannon blasted from Citadel Hill and we were so close we could see the smoke! ...
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Overall this is one of my favourite Halifax hotels to stay in. But the room I had this time had a sliding bathroom door and I hate this design with a passion. I will never stay in this hotel again if those are the only rooms left. Wise up, hotel brands. People need real bathroom doors.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Halifax
South End
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.
North End
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.
Armview
Armview might not have many top sights, but Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Westmount
While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.
Melville Cove
While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Cowie Hill
While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park.