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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My Home Apparel Studio
Clothing store
👍👍 Every visit to Truro includes a stop at this shop! Great local, cool apparel and stuff. Always get some of my Christmas shopping done here!
4.70 (43 reviews) (~83.22 km from centre)
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Lock 4, Shubenacadie Canal
Historical landmark
4.70 (36 reviews) (~20.05 km from centre)
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Immanuel Baptist Church
Baptist church
4.70 (26 reviews) (~82.1 km from centre)
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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)
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Kiwanis Park
Park
👍👍 Great place to walk, picnic and fish with the kids. Very well maintained Park
4.60 (144 reviews) (~83.19 km from centre)
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Stanfield's Ltd
Textile mill
👍👍 Amazing outlet! You can feel all the history right when you walk in. Stanfield's items are 100% worth the full price, but it's a bonus that the outlet Items are discounted and it's (mostly) local!
4.60 (115 reviews) (~83.53 km from centre)
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Skin Decision Truro
Jewelry store
👍👍 My girlfriend had a piercing done. The staff are well trained professionals and friendly. The service was fast, and clear instructions for aftercare were given. She will definitely be using them again.
4.60 (112 reviews) (~83.85 km from centre)
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Fairview Lawn Cemetery
Cemetery
Leafy cemetery with numerous graves of victims of the Titanic sinking & 1917 Halifax Explosion.
4.60 (73 reviews) (~3.16 km from centre)
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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)
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Dalhousie Agricultural Campus
University
4.60 (50 reviews) (~84.28 km from centre)
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Colchester-East Hants Public Library
Public library
Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.
4.60 (42 reviews) (~83.15 km from centre)
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Mont-Blanc Anchor Site
Heritage preservation
👍👍 Proud of our History & Heritage #Whitman2020
4.60 (30 reviews) (~2.68 km from centre)
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Samuel Cunard Statue
Historical landmark
👍👍 On your stroll in Galifax Waterfront, you cannot miss Samuel Cunard's statue. He was an influential figure in the history of the city with his involvement in the ship making industry.
4.60 (27 reviews) (~1.75 km from centre)
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Mystery Walls
Historical landmark
👍👍 Very interesting place, makes one think and wonder about why and who built such a thing. A marvel of our past. I just hope this place becomes better protected before it gets seriously vandalized or before local industries expand over top of it....as the local businesses are getting closer and closer...
4.60 (27 reviews) (~5.89 km from centre)
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Old Town Clock
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The Halifax Old Town Clock is located as part of the Fort George / Halifax Citadel. It was originally opened in 1803 and has gone through several restorations since then. You can spot this from many angles. Didn't seem like you could go inside or really find out much more about it.
4.50 (137 reviews) (~0.68 km from centre)
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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)
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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)
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Truro Welcome Centre
Tourist information center
👍👍 Very big help!
4.50 (28 reviews) (~83.22 km from centre)
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Griffin's Pond
Historical landmark
👍👍 Aha! This is a beautiful pond with ducks. You might see a mom duck leading several ducklings in the summer.😝
4.50 (18 reviews) (~0.65 km from centre)
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Deadman's Island Park
National park
👍👍 A true hidden historical site.
4.50 (13 reviews) (~2.44 km from centre)
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