Weekend Guide · Canada
Weekend in Halifax
Halifax — Nova Scotia's historic port capital, blending maritime heritage, a lively waterfront boardwalk, and easy day trips along the rugged Atlantic coast..
Arrive & Explore Halifax
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
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
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
Local Tips
- 1Canada suits a range of budgets.
- 2Canada is consistently ranked among the safest countries in the world for tourists.