Hidden gems - Sights & Landmarks in Halifax, Canada not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks 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 40 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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Shubenacadie River Adventure Tours

Rafting

👍👍 Our family spent the afternoon with Garrett, what an awesome time he gave us. He knows the river and his boat, made sure we had a blast and that we were safe. What a wild ride, on a perfect day. Thanks for a great day from the Collins Crew - Conar, Delaney, Stephen, Donna, Robyn, Kris and Stephanie!

5.00 (68 reviews) (~69.35 km from centre)

Bára Whitewater Rafting

Raft trip outfitter

👍👍 Jeff has been a tidal bore rafting guide for over 14 years! We really enjoyed our trip with him. He is very knowledgable and since he is a smaller company, he can bring you to cool places the big rafting parties won't bring you to. My husband had a blast mud sliding! We went on a colder and rainy da...

5.00 (66 reviews) (~69.52 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)

Point Pleasant Park Lower Lot

Public parking space

👍👍 Clean modern parking lot, plenty of spaces, right on the water. Great access to the park.

4.80 (80 reviews) (~3.03 km from centre)

Clay Cafe Truro

Pottery store

👍 Really cool unique do it yourself painting place. Love the atmosphere and the variety of cool things you can paint. The paint and paint brush variety are plentiful, love how vibrant the colors are on the product after its been fire kiln. It's not cheap but that being said it's equivalent to going...

4.80 (74 reviews) (~83.15 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)

Baker's Chest B&B

Bed & breakfast

Traditional rooms with free WiFi in a relaxed B&B offering a tearoom, plus a gym & a whirlpool tub.

4.80 (55 reviews) (~85.07 km from centre)

Jacob's Ladder

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Always a highlight and a personal challenge when in this park. The views from the top are great if you can handle the stair climb up. The interconnecting trails all throughout make this park wonderful. Our outdoor group sometimes comes here and challenges everyone to climb Jacob’s Ladder.

4.80 (53 reviews) (~82.13 km from centre)

Hunt Indoor Gun Range

Gun club

👍👍 My wife and I were driving to Halifax but wanted to stop and get coffee. We pulled off in Turro and saw the sign for indoor gun range. I've shot a riffle once and my wife has never shot a gun before. They have a super helpful staff that showed us how to shoot. We got a couple 🎯 after a few tries. W...

4.80 (46 reviews) (~83.04 km from centre)

First United Church

United Church of Canada

4.80 (36 reviews) (~83.27 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)

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Catholic church

4.80 (30 reviews) (~83.23 km from centre)

Halifax Titanic Historical Tours

Tour operator

👍👍 We took this tour with my brother and his family, making a group total of 4 adults and 6 children between the ages of 6-16. We had a fascinating day and it was amazing how quickly 6 hrs went by. It was very relaxing to drive around with someone who knew the city (Paul) and could tell/explain so much...

4.80 (29 reviews) (~2.07 km from centre)

Alderberry Village Craft Cooperative Ltd

Craft store

4.80 (29 reviews) (~83.14 km from centre)

Belgravia Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast

B&B offering relaxed, individually decorated rooms with free WiFi, plus a deck with a barbecue.

4.80 (26 reviews) (~83.07 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)

Sir Sandford Fleming Memorial Tower

Historical place

👍 wooow several years living in halifax and did not know this place. beautiful place. the tower can be toured inside. it has beautiful views. It was built between 1908 and 1912. The park is beautiful and has ample parking.

4.70 (122 reviews) (~2.24 km from centre)

Marigold Cultural Centre

Performing arts theater

👍👍 Loved seeing the Qweens and King, bring them back again

4.70 (113 reviews) (~83.2 km from centre)

Duncan's Cove Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful hike, peaceful and crashing waves, can go just a short way or hike to the end. My pup loved it and I found it quite easy to navigate :) although hard to find the entrance? I was terrified of trespassing on private property but I spoke with two others and they said it’s the only way to get...

4.70 (107 reviews) (~16.96 km from centre)

Bike Monkey Inc.

Bicycle store

In-store shopping · Kerbside pickup

4.70 (56 reviews) (~83.09 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Sights & Landmarks in Halifax, Canada