Westmount Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Westmount
Popular places to visit
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.
St. Mary's University
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.
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.
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.
Saunders Park
Saunders Park is just one of the places to see in West End, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Dalhousie University
Explore the campus of Dalhousie University as part of your travels around Halifax. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
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 Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Westmount Hotel Deals
HFX Airport Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
The Barrington Hotel
Room was clean and reception wag great!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Clean, spacious rooms (online photos don't do them justice), supplies and appliances beyond what we expected, clean and well-furnished pool and hot tub area, friendly, helpful staff, and a well-lit and convenient location! Always felt safe and comfortable. Well done!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
The lovely staff person Svetlanna who took care of us when we checked in and gave us extra towels and lots of attention and cleaned our room and she helped us with the coffee maker!!! thank you!!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Great view, overlooking Citadel Hill. Fantastic proximity to bars and restaurants downtown. Great staff. Immaculate rooms. Zero complaints. Definitely will stay there again.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Halifax Airport
Everything was great
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Westmount
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.
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.
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.
North End
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Shakespeare by the Sea or Emera Oval.
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.
Fairview
While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.
