Halifax — Nova Scotia's historic port capital, blending maritime heritage, a lively waterfront boardwalk, and easy day trips along the rugged Atlantic coast.
Must-See Attractions
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Star-shaped 19th-century fortress overlooking the harbour, with daily costumed reenactments and the noon gun.
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
One of the world's longest continuous boardwalks, lined with shops, buskers, and harbour views.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Canada's national immigration museum, telling the story of the more than one million immigrants who arrived here.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Exhibits on the Halifax Explosion and the Titanic, whose victims are buried in the city's cemeteries.
Halifax Public Gardens
Immaculate Victorian-era formal gardens, one of the finest surviving examples in North America.
Point Pleasant Park
Forested waterfront park with coastal trails, a historic Martello tower, and harbour-mouth views.
Peggy's Cove Day Trip
Canada's most photographed lighthouse, perched on wave-battered granite just 40 minutes from downtown.