Top rated Tourist Attractions in Halifax, Canada to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Tourist Attractions in Halifax

Experience the best that Halifax has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 62 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)

Halifax Public Gardens

Garden

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

4.80 (6.3K reviews) (~0.72 km from centre)

Shubie Park

Park

Forested, 16-ha. lakefront park with a beach, campground & picnic area, plus a visitor center.

4.80 (2.3K reviews) (~6.36 km from centre)

Africville Museum

Museum

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

4.80 (246 reviews) (~3.86 km from centre)

McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park

Park

👍👍 This was a fun little island to explore. Docking was easy and the island only had a handful of people. The beach is nice and there is an outhouse for your connivence if needed. We didn’t explore too much but I’ll definitely go again and check out more.

4.80 (168 reviews) (~6.96 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)

Point Pleasant Park

Park

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

4.70 (4.2K reviews) (~2.77 km from centre)

Sir Sandford Fleming Park

Park

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

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~2.42 km from centre)

Herring Cove Provincial Park Reserve

Park

👍👍 A lovely place to spend the day at or do some moon watching at night. Added to this are the big boulders people can walk on and explore. What a beautiful sight when the waves hit the rocks. Evening it’s getting colder lightly in summer, and mosquitoes too

4.70 (652 reviews) (~8.43 km from centre)

Fort Needham Memorial Park

Park

👍👍 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...

4.70 (508 reviews) (~2.1 km from centre)

Frog Pond Park

Park

Tranquil park featuring a variety of wooded trails around a pond for hiking, biking & birding.

4.70 (410 reviews) (~2.91 km from centre)

Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica

Catholic cathedral

👍👍 Amazing Gothic style basilica in Halifax, consecrated in 1899. It's truly inspiring the type of architectural design put into work here, especially compared to others within Canada.

4.70 (373 reviews) (~1.13 km from centre)

Titanic Grave Site

Cemetery

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

4.70 (274 reviews) (~3.17 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)