Things to Do and See in the Halifax Area
Interesting places to visit in our neighbourhood and greater Halifax!
Visit parks and historic sites in our neighbourhood, a short drive away, or across town! *Please note when visiting local trails and parks that tick checks are recommended when you finish your visit.*
A beautiful city park with forested and waterfront trails. The memorial tower can be climbed from April 15 to November 15. 10 minute walk from the Air BnB to the first trail head.
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Sir-Sandford-Fleming-Park
260 Dingle RdA beautiful city park with forested and waterfront trails. The memorial tower can be climbed from April 15 to November 15. 10 minute walk from the Air BnB to the first trail head.
Follow a wooded trail to this heritage site associated with a burial site for the remains of US military and others who died at a nearby prison (used during the war of 1812 and as a quarantine site). A plaque at the site lists the US service people who died there. The former prison building is across the water. Memorial Day (U.S.) service is held annually at the park. 10 minute walk to the park.
Deadmans Island
Follow a wooded trail to this heritage site associated with a burial site for the remains of US military and others who died at a nearby prison (used during the war of 1812 and as a quarantine site). A plaque at the site lists the US service people who died there. The former prison building is across the water. Memorial Day (U.S.) service is held annually at the park. 10 minute walk to the park.
A national park (former military fortress) with historical exhibits, great view of Halifax Harbour, and grassy areas for picnics! Open June 25 to Labour Day (first Monday in September). 15 minute drive.
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York Redoubt National Historic Site
300 Fergusons Cove RdA national park (former military fortress) with historical exhibits, great view of Halifax Harbour, and grassy areas for picnics! Open June 25 to Labour Day (first Monday in September). 15 minute drive.
A nice place to view the waves and ships coming leaving Halifax Harbour. Walking trails. Be prepared for some boggy/muddy sections! There is a large cairn (collection of rocks) built as a memorial to a young man, Joe Cracker, who helped rescue survivors from the wreck of the ship Tribune in 1797.
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Herring Cove Provincial Park Reserve
1390 John Brackett DrA nice place to view the waves and ships coming leaving Halifax Harbour. Walking trails. Be prepared for some boggy/muddy sections! There is a large cairn (collection of rocks) built as a memorial to a young man, Joe Cracker, who helped rescue survivors from the wreck of the ship Tribune in 1797.
A nice provincial day park with walking trails. Long Lake Adventure Company rents kayaks and paddle boards!
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Long Lake Provincial Park
A nice provincial day park with walking trails. Long Lake Adventure Company rents kayaks and paddle boards!
A great place for a hike by the ocean! Rugged and rocky! A 20 minute drive from our house.
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Duncans Cove Nature Reserve
A great place for a hike by the ocean! Rugged and rocky! A 20 minute drive from our house.
A pleasant walk along Melville Cove and the Northwest Arm waterfront. Close to the Mont Blanc Anchor Fragment (from the Halifax Explosion).
Regatta Point Walkway
1162 Purcells Cove RdA pleasant walk along Melville Cove and the Northwest Arm waterfront. Close to the Mont Blanc Anchor Fragment (from the Halifax Explosion).
One of the most popular national parks in Canada! Established as a fort in 1749, the park offers exhibits and re-creations of fort life over the years. A great view of the city, Halifax Harbour and the Halifax Town Clock.
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Nationale historische Stätte Zitadelle von Halifax
5425 Sackville StOne of the most popular national parks in Canada! Established as a fort in 1749, the park offers exhibits and re-creations of fort life over the years. A great view of the city, Halifax Harbour and the Halifax Town Clock.
Say "hello" to Gus, the 100 year old gopher tortoise! Enjoy permanent exhibits of the flora and fauna of Nova Scotia, the sea, Mi'kmaq items, as well as temporary exhibits.
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Naturkundemuseum von Nova Scotia
1747 Summer StSay "hello" to Gus, the 100 year old gopher tortoise! Enjoy permanent exhibits of the flora and fauna of Nova Scotia, the sea, Mi'kmaq items, as well as temporary exhibits.
Located on the Halifax Waterfront and home to exhibits about the Halifax Explosion, Titanic artifacts, and more. Merlin the macaw will greet you by the entrance!
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StLocated on the Halifax Waterfront and home to exhibits about the Halifax Explosion, Titanic artifacts, and more. Merlin the macaw will greet you by the entrance!
A wide ranging gallery with permanent (e.g. the home and the artwork of Maud Lewis) and temporary exhibits (e.g. artists Monkman, Johnson, and Bennett).
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StA wide ranging gallery with permanent (e.g. the home and the artwork of Maud Lewis) and temporary exhibits (e.g. artists Monkman, Johnson, and Bennett).
Large city park with many walking trails, historic sites, and views of Halifax Harbour.
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrLarge city park with many walking trails, historic sites, and views of Halifax Harbour.
A park and museum highlighting the historic Black community of Africville. Located in Halifax.
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Africville Museum
5795 Africville RdA park and museum highlighting the historic Black community of Africville. Located in Halifax.
An historic WWII era "corvette" ship used for convoys across the Atlantic. It is now a museum and is docked on the Halifax Waterfront from mid-June to late October. Located near the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
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HMCS Sackville
1675 Lower Water StreetAn historic WWII era "corvette" ship used for convoys across the Atlantic. It is now a museum and is docked on the Halifax Waterfront from mid-June to late October. Located near the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
A national museum featuring interesting exhibits and activities about a period when Halifax was a port for immigrants to Canada. On the Halifax waterfront. Recent events were the opening ceremonies for Asian Heritage Month and an exhibit of the portraits of Yousef Karsh.
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Kanadisches Einwanderermuseum am Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdA national museum featuring interesting exhibits and activities about a period when Halifax was a port for immigrants to Canada. On the Halifax waterfront. Recent events were the opening ceremonies for Asian Heritage Month and an exhibit of the portraits of Yousef Karsh.
Enjoy the flower gardens, trees, ponds, and pathways of the Halifax Public Gardens. Established in the 19th century, it is a vibrant example of a Victorian garden. Open regular hours (8 a.m until 30 minutes before sunset) May to November (see the Gardens website for details). Uncommon Grounds Cafe is on-site, selling coffee, snacks, and Ice cream!
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetEnjoy the flower gardens, trees, ponds, and pathways of the Halifax Public Gardens. Established in the 19th century, it is a vibrant example of a Victorian garden. Open regular hours (8 a.m until 30 minutes before sunset) May to November (see the Gardens website for details). Uncommon Grounds Cafe is on-site, selling coffee, snacks, and Ice cream!
An interesting place to visit on an island in Halifax Harbour. Accessible by private water taxi or via group tours. Walking trails, historic sites, and places to observe migratory birds. See the park website.
McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park
An interesting place to visit on an island in Halifax Harbour. Accessible by private water taxi or via group tours. Walking trails, historic sites, and places to observe migratory birds. See the park website.
A national historic site in Halifax Harbour. In 2023 open Monday, and Thursday through Sunday. A walking trail, underground tunnels, lookoff, and places to picnic. See the Canada National Parks website for details.
Georges Island, Halifax, NS B3J, Kanada
A national historic site in Halifax Harbour. In 2023 open Monday, and Thursday through Sunday. A walking trail, underground tunnels, lookoff, and places to picnic. See the Canada National Parks website for details.
Food scene
A great place for coffee, sandwiches, treats, or weekend Pabrunch. Also serves beer/wine. In the summer they have an ice cream stand. For a pleasant drive, stop at the York Redoubt or Herring Cove Provincial Park Reserve and then head over to Pavia for refreshment!
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PAVIA Gallery - Espresso Bar & Cafe
1723 Hollis StA great place for coffee, sandwiches, treats, or weekend Pabrunch. Also serves beer/wine. In the summer they have an ice cream stand. For a pleasant drive, stop at the York Redoubt or Herring Cove Provincial Park Reserve and then head over to Pavia for refreshment!
A Farmer's Market at an historic location near the waterfront - the old Alexander Keith's Brewery! There are also crafts and prepared food available. Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. See their website for helpful parking tips!
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Halifax Brewery Farmers Market
312-1496 Lower Water StA Farmer's Market at an historic location near the waterfront - the old Alexander Keith's Brewery! There are also crafts and prepared food available. Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. See their website for helpful parking tips!
One of the local farmers' markets. Right on the waterfront. Sells a variety of produce, arts and crafts, takeout treats and more! In the summer you can sit on the dock and enjoy your market treat!
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Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market
961 Marginal RdOne of the local farmers' markets. Right on the waterfront. Sells a variety of produce, arts and crafts, takeout treats and more! In the summer you can sit on the dock and enjoy your market treat!
Places to Visit Near Halifax
Interesting places to visit within a reasonable drive (a couple of hours) from Halifax. There are too many to list! Please use the Nova Scotia Doers and Dreamers Guide as a resource - see https://www.novascotia.com/travel-info/travel-guide
A popular adventure park with rope courses and climbing. Not inexpensive but you'll get a workout and have a fun day outdoors! About 45 min. away.
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Ontree
370 Ski Martock RdA popular adventure park with rope courses and climbing. Not inexpensive but you'll get a workout and have a fun day outdoors! About 45 min. away.
A fishing village that is UNESCO World Heritage site as well as home to an international music school and festivals. Home port for the famous Bluenose schooner
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Lunenburg
A fishing village that is UNESCO World Heritage site as well as home to an international music school and festivals. Home port for the famous Bluenose schooner
A heritage centre dedicated to sharing the history and living culture of the Mi'kmaw indigenous people. Interactive activities such as basket making and hand drum making. See their website for details. The centre is part of a commercial park operated by the Millbrook First Nation.
Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre
65 Treaty TrailA heritage centre dedicated to sharing the history and living culture of the Mi'kmaw indigenous people. Interactive activities such as basket making and hand drum making. See their website for details. The centre is part of a commercial park operated by the Millbrook First Nation.
Includes and iconic lighthouse with oceanside walkways. Nearby is a memorial to the victims of Swiss Flight 111. Gift shops, restaurant. Newly-built walkways and viewing platforms. Take the signs about staying off the black rocks seriously!
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Peggy's Point Lighthouse
Peggys Point RoadIncludes and iconic lighthouse with oceanside walkways. Nearby is a memorial to the victims of Swiss Flight 111. Gift shops, restaurant. Newly-built walkways and viewing platforms. Take the signs about staying off the black rocks seriously!
A heritage centre focusing on the largest free African population (outside of Africa) in the 18th century. Commemorating the journey of a people from Africa to the American Colonies to Nova Scotia and then back to Africa. Located in Shelburne, NS and open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
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Black Loyalist Heritage Society
119 Old Birchtown RdA heritage centre focusing on the largest free African population (outside of Africa) in the 18th century. Commemorating the journey of a people from Africa to the American Colonies to Nova Scotia and then back to Africa. Located in Shelburne, NS and open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
In less than two hours you can visit the village of Tatamagouche. In addition to having a great beer you can njoy a meal at the Train Station Inn, shop, hike (numerous trails in the area - see the Doers and Dreamers Guide), visit the beach
(Blue Sea Beach Provincial Park in nearby Malagash), enjoy an ice cream treat at the Creamery and more!
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Tatamagouche Brewery
235 Main StIn less than two hours you can visit the village of Tatamagouche. In addition to having a great beer you can njoy a meal at the Train Station Inn, shop, hike (numerous trails in the area - see the Doers and Dreamers Guide), visit the beach
(Blue Sea Beach Provincial Park in nearby Malagash), enjoy an ice cream treat at the Creamery and more!
A nice, sandy beach on the Atlantic coast. The water is a little chilly but the view is great! Also along this coast (Eastern Shore) are Rainbow Haven Beach/Provincial Park, Martinique Beach, Clam Harbour (sand castle building contest on August 13!), and Lawrencetown Beach. Drive times range from about 30 minutes (Rainbow Haven) to a bit more than an hour. Heading to the southwest, Crystal Crescent Provincial Park and beach is about 30 minutes away. There are also numerous beaches along the South Shore (Hubbard's Beach - 40 min., Crescent Beach (1.5 hrs.), HIrtle's Beach (1.5 hrs.) and more!
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Conrad's Beach
A nice, sandy beach on the Atlantic coast. The water is a little chilly but the view is great! Also along this coast (Eastern Shore) are Rainbow Haven Beach/Provincial Park, Martinique Beach, Clam Harbour (sand castle building contest on August 13!), and Lawrencetown Beach. Drive times range from about 30 minutes (Rainbow Haven) to a bit more than an hour. Heading to the southwest, Crystal Crescent Provincial Park and beach is about 30 minutes away. There are also numerous beaches along the South Shore (Hubbard's Beach - 40 min., Crescent Beach (1.5 hrs.), HIrtle's Beach (1.5 hrs.) and more!
Local Shopping
The nearest shopping mall. Wide variety of services (includes banking). Food court. Shop in the main centre or in the annex across the street which has Sobeys, Walmart, Mark's, and others. Buses #415 and #25 go directly to this shopping area.
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Halifax Shopping Centre
The nearest shopping mall. Wide variety of services (includes banking). Food court. Shop in the main centre or in the annex across the street which has Sobeys, Walmart, Mark's, and others. Buses #415 and #25 go directly to this shopping area.
A shopping area that includes a wide variety of stores, restaurants, and movie theatres. Includes Ikea, Canadian Tire, Moxie's Grill, and more. Plan to pay a bridge toll (both ways). Not really a practical bus ride (too far).
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Dartmouth Crossing
A shopping area that includes a wide variety of stores, restaurants, and movie theatres. Includes Ikea, Canadian Tire, Moxie's Grill, and more. Plan to pay a bridge toll (both ways). Not really a practical bus ride (too far).
A walkable shopping district. Shops include grocery stores (e.g. Ocomart Korean foods, Atlantic Superstore, Organic Earth Market), restaurants (e.g. Wasabi House, Busan, Quinn's Arms), climbing gym (East Peak), Japanese gift items (Ikebana Shop), banks, and more.
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Quinpool Road
Quinpool RoadA walkable shopping district. Shops include grocery stores (e.g. Ocomart Korean foods, Atlantic Superstore, Organic Earth Market), restaurants (e.g. Wasabi House, Busan, Quinn's Arms), climbing gym (East Peak), Japanese gift items (Ikebana Shop), banks, and more.
Don't be put off by this title! Bayer's Lake Business Park is a shopping area with numerous stores, restaurants, and a movie theatre. Includes Chapters, Walmart, and Montana's as well as smaller shops. Accessible by car- not a practical bus ride.
Bayers Lake, Halifax, NS B3S, Kanada
Don't be put off by this title! Bayer's Lake Business Park is a shopping area with numerous stores, restaurants, and a movie theatre. Includes Chapters, Walmart, and Montana's as well as smaller shops. Accessible by car- not a practical bus ride.