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 19 places from Tourist Attractions category.

Sort results by

Best  
🔥
Top rated  
🏆
Most reviewed  
🤩
Hidden gems  
💎
Worst rated  
🤬
Recently discovered  
🆕

Search radius

Categories



Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church image
1
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)
Queen’s Landing / Wharf image
2
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)
Georges Island National Historic Site image
3
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 (138 reviews)
St. Matthew's United Church image
4
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)
Little Dutch Church image
5
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)
HMCS Sackville image
6
HMCS Sackville
Maritime museum
Small WWII-era warship, now a naval memorial & museum, open seasonally for visits & tours.
4.60 (103 reviews)
Hydrostone Park image
7
Hydrostone Park
Park
4.60 (82 reviews)
Fairview Lawn Cemetery image
8
Fairview Lawn Cemetery
Cemetery
Leafy cemetery with numerous graves of victims of the Titanic sinking & 1917 Halifax Explosion.
4.60 (73 reviews)
Africville Lookoff Park image
9
Africville Lookoff Park
Park
👍👍 This park is in one of the most important places in Halifax. Other than the spectacular location and views, the feature most worthy of note about these trails is the history of the area. This area used to be a thriving community of African Nova Scotians until they were all forced off their land to m...
4.60 (62 reviews)
The Emigrant Statue image
10
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)
Naval Museum of Halifax image
11
Naval Museum of Halifax
Museum
Naval artifacts like weapons, uniforms, art & models, plus a gift shop, in a historic building.
4.60 (52 reviews)
Mont-Blanc Anchor Site image
12
Mont-Blanc Anchor Site
Heritage preservation
👍👍 Proud of our History & Heritage #Whitman2020
4.60 (30 reviews)
Samuel Cunard Statue image
13
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)
Old Town Clock image
14
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 (132 reviews)
Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site image
15
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)
Mary Clayton Memorial Park image
16
Mary Clayton Memorial Park
Memorial park
👍👍 Small but neatly kept park with full of trees. Nice to take a dogs for small walks in loop or just sit calmly and read. The back entry has free dog waste bags box.
4.50 (85 reviews)
Saint George's Round Church image
17
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)
Halifax City Hall image
18
Halifax City Hall
City or town hall
🫤 great work on the homeless camp addition to city hall, that will be surely a great memory for the tourists. i saw a man hanging his dirty underwear on the fence to dry while visiting.
4.50 (47 reviews)
Bonaventure Anchor image
19
Bonaventure Anchor
Monument
👍 Really cool anchor statue right by the northern side of the shore. It's part of the Canadian Peacetime Sailors Memorial, and is dedicated to the men and women who died while serving in the Canadian Navy. Plenty of benches around the area of sit down; however, you'll find many container ships in the...
4.50 (31 reviews)
Tip: Click on the rating to open it on Google Maps




Categories


Last updated:
( )