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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Park showing general coastal views, a park and landscape views

St. Mary's University

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe at St. Mary's University as part of your travels around Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

St. Mary's University
Mount Saint Vincent University

Mount Saint Vincent University

Enjoy the student vibe at Mount Saint Vincent University during your stay in Halifax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Mount Saint Vincent University
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic which includes a playground as well as a large group of people

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax’s Victorian-style gardens are a hidden gem for heritage and respite in the city center. Walk among fountains, ponds and manicured gardens.

Halifax Public Gardens

Ashburn Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Halifax at Ashburn Golf Club. Attend a sporting event while in this walkable area or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants.

Ashburn Golf Club

Activities

The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

AU$146
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove
Peggy's cove

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

AU$181
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
View of visitors at the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove

Peggy's Cove: Half Day Tour

AU$110
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove: Half Day Tour
Harbour Hopper with city view in the background

Harbour Hopper Tour

AU$82
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Harbour Hopper Tour
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

AU$117
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Old Town Lunenburg

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

AU$197
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
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Our pick of the best Fairview Hotel Deals

Seasons Inn Halifax
Seasons Inn Halifax
2.5 out of 5
4 Melrose Avenue, Halifax, NS
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.8/10 (892 reviews)
"Super sweet, great staff, awesome little free breakfast. 12/10 would stay again 😃!!"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

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Seasons Inn Halifax
The Barrington Hotel
The Barrington Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$270 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$270
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,216 reviews)
"Quality"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$301 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$301
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,958 reviews)
"The proximity to restaurants and stores was great. The hotel was very clean, breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
HFX Airport Hotel
HFX Airport Hotel
2.5 out of 5
60 Sky Blvd, Goffs, Goffs, NS
The price is AU$222 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$222
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Goffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,333 reviews)
"I like that there was a restaurant on the property that we could get something to eat anytime we hungry and the food was very good. I like that the hotel was just two to three minutes from the airport and we have a shuttle bus to and from the hotel. Stuff was friendly. The only thing that I didn’t ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

HFX Airport Hotel
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
3 out of 5
973 Wilkinson Ave, Dartmouth, NS
The price is AU$304 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$304
13 July - 14 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Dartmouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,385 reviews)
Rose snyder
"We had to change rooms because of a mouse in the room..no help offered to help us move ..or an offer of some compensation..while not usual to have a mouse, feel because of all the building in the area because the hotel was very clean and newish.. no offer was there either.sleep was not the best because ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is AU$284 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$284
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,538 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. First class front desk and bellmen. We didnt eat here but restaurant looks nicr. Classy common areas. Nice walk to waterfront"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Fairview

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Clayton Park

The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.

Clayton Park
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Fairmount

Fairmount might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Fairmount
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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.

Westmount
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Clayton Park West

Though Clayton Park West may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Canada Games Centre and Halifax Mainland Common Park.

Clayton Park West
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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.

Armview
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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.

Cowie Hill

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