Best places: Sights & Landmarks in Halifax, Canada

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

Leafy destination on Halifax peninsula with trails, fort ruins, a historic tower & a swimming beach.

95-acre park with extensive walking trails, a boat launch & a 1912 tower with Northwest Arm views.

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

Large maritime museum, with boatbuilding, shipwreck & naval exhibits, plus a historic vessel.

Family-friendly national immigration museum with temporary & interactive exhibits, plus events.

Created in 1749, this urban park features sports facilities, a fountain, a swimming pool & more.

Large natural park around a lake with a 3-mile man made trail, woodland & streams.

👍👍 A must for history buffs. Incredible green space in the city overlooking the harbour where 2 ships collided on December 6, 1917. Destroying the north end of Halifax. 1782 confirmed dead Approximately 9000 injured Their story is told in this beautiful park. Also a great playground and washroom fac...

Sloped 200-acre nature park with 2.5 mi. of marked trails, off-leash areas & a heart-shaped pond.

Information on a former 1860s African-Canadian town, displayed in a replica Africville church.

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

Natural history & science museum, established in 1868, with live animals & interactive exhibits.

👍👍 A must visit for people visiting Halifax. This place highlights Halifax’s connection with one of the most tragic accidents in history.

Expansive art collection showcasing over 18,000 classic & modern works by local & global artists.

Venerable multi-story space honoring the history of Canada's soldiers on & off the battlefield.

👍👍 It was really sad to learn the history of Africville. I hope people will appreciate here more and don't make the same mistakes again.

👍👍 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.

Shops, offices & restaurants in rejuvenated historic warehouses dating back to the Napoleonic Wars.

👍👍 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...