Hidden gems - Tourist attractions in Halifax, Canada not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Halifax

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Halifax. This list contains 34 places from Tourist attraction category.

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The Last Steps Memorial Arch

Historical landmark

👍👍 Peaceful and serene.

5.00 (13 reviews) (~1.3 km from centre)

Harbour Hopper

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Such a great time. Jokes are so bad you have to love em! Tour guide and captain were fantastic and knowledgeable. You'll get wet if you're in the first couple rows lol

5.00 (11 reviews) (~1.31 km from centre)

Halifax Experience Pass

Tour operator

👍👍 We purchased the 72 hour bucket list and and completed 9 of the 11 attractions. For us this pass was great value.

5.00 (6 reviews) (~1.17 km from centre)

K. Atatürk

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Several years ago, I visited the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey where I heard for the first time this touching quote, which is attributed to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, a renowned military leader and founding father of the Republic of Turkey. While some modern researchers have raised doubts about whether...

5.00 (5 reviews) (~1.97 km from centre)

Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church

Catholic church

👍👍 It's one of our go to church for our daily mass. Even though the holy mass is in Arabic, we love the eastern mass. The priest and the community is so welcoming, they always come and greet us. They take time to bring us English books and guide us so that we can follow the prayers in English eventhou...

4.90 (57 reviews) (~5.36 km from centre)

City Harbour Cruises

Boat tour agency

👍👍 We went for a one hour cruise on a beautiful sunny day. Super comfy seating and a bar made it a first class experience. If you are looking for something special, walk past the kiosk on the dock and find City Harbour Cruises on the pier. Carl will not disappoint with his knowledge of the Harbour a...

4.90 (55 reviews) (~1.34 km from centre)

Purcell Landing

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Small section to the south of the park, with a little lookout platform onto the waters. Very peaceful stopping spot. Many sailboats and yachts passing by.

4.90 (16 reviews) (~3.54 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)

Dartmouth Heritage Museum

Local history museum

👍👍 I strongly believe this museum should get promoted in Media. It is one-of-a-kind and yet, you may easily miss it even though you live in the neighbourhood for a long time.

4.80 (52 reviews) (~2.87 km from centre)

Shubenacadie Canal Commission

Museum

4.80 (22 reviews) (~6.46 km from centre)

Queen’s Landing / Wharf

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Halifax's newest waterfront additions - looks very modern and well maintained. There's some very luxurious amenities, hotels, restaurants found in this area. Very cool steps that head into the harbour water - light up at night.

4.80 (20 reviews) (~1.22 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)

Fairbanks Interpretive Centre.

Heritage museum

👍👍 A great place to go for a walk or run, people bring their dogs. Alot of parking, bathrooms by the parking lot. The area very clean, alot of ducks to be seen. Small kids would love walking out on the docks.

4.70 (58 reviews) (~6.46 km from centre)

St. Matthew's United Church

United Church of Canada

👍👍 Awesome music. Choir and organist are superb! Ministry is very direct and relevant to today. Thanks to Rev. Hogan.

4.70 (52 reviews) (~1.21 km from centre)

Miller Mountain

Historical landmark

👍👍 Beautiful place to climb up and take pictures. Very serene and calming aswell.

4.70 (21 reviews) (~5.85 km from centre)

Little Dutch Church

Anglican church

👍👍 This is a pokemon gym near three other pokemon gyms so it is pretty fantastic. Lots of spawns down near the ocean gym, hope that one sticks around.

4.70 (18 reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)

The Halifax Urban Greenway Park

Park

👍👍 Very cool winding bike trail , not yet completed but promises even better by next year

4.70 (11 reviews) (~1.8 km from centre)

HMCS Sackville

Maritime museum

Small WWII-era warship, now a naval memorial & museum, open seasonally for visits & tours.

4.60 (103 reviews) (~1.32 km from centre)

Hydrostone Park

Park

4.60 (82 reviews) (~1.81 km from centre)

Park Avenue Community Oven, Garden & Orchard

Park

👍 Had a great time baking pizza with colleagues. The volunteer was very helpful in giving us instructions about how to bake our pizzas and such.

4.60 (77 reviews) (~2.36 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in Halifax, Canada