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 44 places from Tourist Attractions category.

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Historical landmark

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

4.60 (6.3K reviews) (~0.47 km from centre)

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Maritime museum

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

4.60 (4.2K reviews) (~1.22 km from centre)

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Museum

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

4.60 (2.7K reviews) (~2 km from centre)

Halifax Common

City park

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

4.60 (2.2K reviews) (~0.08 km from centre)

Long Lake Provincial Park

Park

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

4.60 (2K reviews) (~4.31 km from centre)

Grand Parade

Historical landmark

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

4.60 (573 reviews) (~0.88 km from centre)

Horseshoe Island Park

Park

👍👍 A piece of Halifax where you can watch the seasons change. Amazing place to just have quiet time and enjoy the scenery. Tip: Great place to get pics in every season. Totally worth it!

4.60 (441 reviews) (~2.38 km from centre)

Captured Escape Rooms

Tourist attraction

👍 Overall fun! We did the pirate brig room and went as a group of 5 people. I wouldn’t recommend more as it was a bit cramped in the room, but we were fine. The puzzles were mostly locks and figuring them out was a nice amount of difficult. The room was a 2/5 difficulty level and for a group who do...

4.60 (430 reviews) (~0.95 km from centre)

Leighton Dillman Park

Park

Dogs allowed

4.60 (308 reviews) (~2.36 km from centre)

Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower

Historical landmark

👍👍 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.

4.60 (220 reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)

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Top rated Tourist Attractions in Halifax, Canada