Top rated Historical landmarks in Halifax, Canada to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Historical landmarks in Halifax

Experience the best that Halifax has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 23 places from Historical landmark category.

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Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

Historical landmark

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful. One of the highlights of our trip. The light house and town are serene. We were there at dusk. It couldn't have been more beautiful.

4.80 (7K reviews) (~31.6 km from centre)

Halifax Public Gardens

Garden

Historic landscaped gardens hosting regular concerts & events, plus walking tours & flower exhibits.

4.80 (6.3K reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

Fort McNab National Historic Site

Historical landmark

👍👍 This place is a historic preservation site and is worth checking out has alot of fun things to see we found it quite interesting to walk around and the history behind this place is very educational The scenery is breathtaking to see how things were done way back in the day was quite an experience fo...

4.80 (56 reviews) (~6.96 km from centre)

Queen’s Marque

Historical landmark

👍👍 This new mixed development complex is a special place. The Muir Hotel is one of the building blocks. There are also residential places, corporate offices, and retail places. On the waterfront, there are numerous art installations, a giant town square and an array of restaurants serving a variety of...

4.80 (33 reviews) (~1.17 km from centre)

The Landscape of Grand Pré View Park

Historical landmark

👍👍 So beautiful, we could see all over the valley into the water. A great place to watch the sun set.

4.70 (215 reviews) (~76.31 km from centre)

Lunenburg Academy Foundation

Historical landmark

👍👍 What a stunning building. My parents attended school here and I do hope they keep it up.

4.70 (153 reviews) (~64.96 km from centre)

Georges Island National Historic Site

Historical landmark

👍👍 We really enjoyed our trip to Georges island. The guided tour through the tunnels of the fort was very well done. The interpreter Alec who was out tour guide was very knowledgeable. The ride aboard the harbour ferry was excellent as well. We had a picnic while waiting for the return trip(bring your...

4.70 (141 reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)

Lock 4, Shubenacadie Canal

Historical landmark

4.70 (36 reviews) (~20.05 km from centre)

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Historical landmark

Founded in 1749, this star-shaped hilltop fort offers guided tours, plus a coffee bar & gift shop.

4.60 (6.3K reviews) (~0.47 km from centre)

York Redoubt National Historic Site

Historical landmark

Situated high on a bluff, this 1793 defensive fortress offers educational displays & water vistas.

4.60 (645 reviews) (~6.32 km from centre)

Grand Parade

Historical landmark

👍 Public gathering space for many municipal events. Christmas tree lighting tonight. Good crowd, lively music, hot chocolate and Santa Claus. Great night with family.

4.60 (573 reviews) (~0.88 km from centre)

Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower

Historical landmark

👍👍 An interesting place to visit located between the Mackay and McDonald bridges. Lots of writing along the walkway through the park describing the Halifax Explosion occurrence and aftermath. I recommend a visit for a nice walk.

4.60 (220 reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)

Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum

Heritage museum

👍👍 There is no charge to visit. Donations accepted. Lots of amazing history, lovely gift shop, tea room and you can place orders on line for delicious, home made cooked goods from their website. Nicecfamily outing. Farm animals roam around too.

4.60 (207 reviews) (~7.31 km from centre)

Port Medway Lighthouse

Historical landmark

👍👍 Great little tour of a spot with a lot of history!

4.60 (73 reviews) (~97.32 km from centre)

The Emigrant Statue

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful statue!!!!It really moves all of us sailors,because it represents our life,even though it's dedicated to immigrants,it also represents that most difficult moment in a sailor's life when you have to leave everything and everybody behind,and go into unknown, trying to provide for your family...

4.60 (54 reviews) (~1.7 km from centre)

Le Grand Dérangement (Expulsion of the Acadians Deportation Cross)

Historical landmark

👍👍 A simple monument to the Acadians. The vie of the basin is also amazing.

4.60 (41 reviews) (~75.18 km from centre)

Bass River Lighthouse

Historical landmark

😐 The lighthouse is on private property and there is very limited parking.

4.60 (41 reviews) (~84.42 km from centre)

Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site

Historical landmark

👍👍 Can’t go inside but lots of signage outside describing the history and purpose of the Prince of Wales Tower. Neat spot to stop by for some photos and learning.

4.50 (91 reviews) (~3.28 km from centre)

Saint George's Round Church

Anglican church

👍👍 Gorgeous church that offers daily Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. Their Holy Communion Service on Sundays is probably the most beautiful Anglican mass in the Maritimes.

4.50 (55 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)

The Money Pit

Historical landmark

👍👍 Tour was very well done and organized. They went in depth about the history of the island and did not sell you on the show. Our tour did go past the 2 hour window, but we didn’t mind. Seeing the island was worth it, and if you can get tickets, you should.

4.40 (256 reviews) (~57.67 km from centre)

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Top rated Historical landmarks in Halifax, Canada