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 31 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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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)

Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia

Cultural center

👍👍 Beautiful establishment! Very welcoming staff. Definitely a must see while visiting Halifax.

4.80 (120 reviews) (~10.87 km from centre)

Sackville Lakes Provincial Park

Park

👍👍 Well groomed shady trail leading to beautiful Second lake. Several benches strategically located. Some hills. Has an outhouse and lots of parking. Easy to find near lower Sackville.

4.80 (94 reviews) (~14.64 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)

Fultz House Museum

Museum

Set in an 1865 home, this museum features an eclectic collection portraying the community's history.

4.80 (28 reviews) (~13.09 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)

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)

Gibraltar Rock Loop Trailhead

Hiking area

👍👍 Great short hour-ish hike. Beautiful views of area at the peak. Not a challenging trail, however that first climb is pretty steep. I recommend going in reverse, so you're more warmed up and the back side isn't as steep.

4.70 (85 reviews) (~37.83 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)

Parking for ocean view

Tourist attraction

👍👍 This is a great spot for drivers to take a short break especially in the summer. There are two picnic tables with a few parking lots there. It's enjoyable for leisure people to drink cold beers with friends at the sunset time. I would tend to recommend this spot to my peers.

4.70 (45 reviews) (~11.1 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)

Fish Hatchery Park

Park

👍👍 It's always beautiful here - a great place to have a coffee and relax.

4.60 (122 reviews) (~10.89 km from centre)

Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park

Park

👍 This is a quiet place to walk your dog or do a little stroll. Not very interesting in winter but close enough to the city to get away. In the winter the gate is closed so park walk about 10-15 mins up the gravel road. This road can be challenging in Jan- March (very icy). It seems like it was once a...

4.60 (116 reviews) (~21.88 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)

Second Lake Trailhead - Metropolitan Ave

Hiking area

👍 One of the best way to spend time outdoor. Worth walking around to relax away from the city.

4.60 (77 reviews) (~16.41 km from centre)

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)

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) (~3.67 km from centre)

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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Hidden gems: Tourist Attractions in Halifax, Canada