Halifax, Nova Scotia… Closer Than You Imagine

  • It’s a rare city that feels more like home than where you’re from. Real people, rich culture and music, historic architecture, and natural maritime beauty – these things leave visitors to Halifax, Nova Scotia with a lasting desire to return.
  • Halifax, the gateway to Atlantic Canada, is an ideal urban resort – twenty minutes from the downtown core, you can stroll white sandy beaches or surf pristine waters. From the vibrant city centre to the quaint South Shore, home to Peggy’s Cove, and rugged  Eastern Shore,  with surfer’s paradise Lawrencetown Beach, there is so much to explore in the Halifax region. 
  • Come to Halifax, NS for an evening stroll along our magnificent harbourfront; discover shopping, entertainment and restaurants within walking distance from your hotel; a dose of Canadian history at attractions like Pier 21; wine-tasting in the Annapolis Valley or an afternoon drive along the seacoast. Wherever you are, you’re sure to experience our famous maritime hospitality (did someone say Halifax Sociable!).
  • Let Destination Halifax be your Halifax travel guide. Use the Traveler’s Itinerary Builder as you research things to do and places to eat; find affordable Halifax travel deals on accommodations and activities; and more. Welcome home to Halifax!

Halifax Day Trips

Drive 20 minutes in either direction from the city of Halifax and a whole new world awaits. Take a stroll on pristine Martinique Beach on the Eastern Shore or visit renowned Peggy’s Cove fishing village on the South Shore for a peek at the lighthouse and a glimpse into maritime life. A few other day trip discoveries:
  • Ride the waves at Lawrencetown Beach. This popular beach has gained a reputation as an international surfing destination.
  • Take a hike. There are many hiking trails and parks along the Eastern Shore. Try a portion of the Musquodoboit Trail (16.5 kms), which will take you from the Musquodoboit Harbour to Gibraltar Rock.
  • Explore Nova Scotian heritage. Visit Fisherman’s Reserve at Three Fathom Harbor or Memory Lane Heritage Village to learn more about history and life in the maritimes.
  • Have an outdoor adventure. Try sea-kayaking, deep-sea fishing, rock-climbing, windsurfing or canoeing.
  • Explore the idyllic fishing village Peggy’s Cove where the rocky shores and picturesque lighthouse are a photographer’s dream. Continue driving along the Lighthouse Route to meander through the many South Shore fishing villages.
  • Take a historic tour. From the SS Atlantic Heritage Park at Terence Bay to the Swiss Air Memorial near Peggy’s Cove to the 1794 Pioneer Cemetery at French Village, the South Shore is the perfect destination for historians.
  • Discover Nova Scotia folk art in the artisans communities of Mahone Bay and Lunenburg.

 Halifax Attractions & Things to Do

There is a lot to see and do in Halifax. There are the Halifax attractions you write home about – museums, art galleries, architecture. Outdoor activities abound – walking tours, hiking trails, sea kayaking. Don’t forget our golf courses. And there are just as many things to do in Halifax at night as during the day – we have pubs and wine bars, dinner theatres, a casino, and of course, the maritime music we’re famous for.
A few can’t-miss attractions include:
Find your own Halifax, Nova Scotia – from romance on the harbour to a year-round roster of festivals.

 

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