Top 10 Things to Do in Halifax
Below are the top 10 things to do in Halifax, (not in any specific order) and I guarantee you will have a blast at each of these locations.
The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site gives visitors the opportunity to explore the history of the fortress and the soldiers who were stationed there, walk within its walls, both inside and out, and literally touch a piece of Halifax's military history.
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the oldest and largest Maritime Museum in Canada. From small craft boatbuilding to World War Convoys, the Days of Sail to the Age of Steam, the Titanic to the Halifax Explosion, you’ll discover the stories, events and people that have come to define Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea.
The Halifax Public Gardens encompass 16 acres, with a Victorian formal landscaping style and a variety of beautiful plants.
Point Pleasant Park is a large, mainly forested municipal park at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula. It once hosted several artillery batteries, and still contains the Prince of Wales Tower - the oldest Martello tower in North America (1796).
Halifax Harbour is the largest port in Atlantic Canada and the location of industrial, military, civilian, and tourism waterfront facilities. Whether you're just going for a walk along the waterfront or going on the water taxi, it's a beutiful view that you'll definitely enjoy.
Harbour Hopper, Atlantic Canada's most popular tour, is an adventure that introduces you to the best of Halifax by land and sea! The real adventure begins when you make your big SPLASH into the Halifax harbour and the bus becomes a boat!
The Halifax Busker Festival brings the best street performers in the world to the Halifax waterfront. The festival runs for six days over Nova Scotia’s Natal Day long weekend. From fire breathers and acrobatics, to comedians and magicians, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
McNabs Island is the largest island at the entrance of Halifax Harbour in Nova Scotia. Part of the McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park, McNabs Island is only a short boat ride from Halifax or Eastern Passage, but feels like a world away with its colorful past and unspoiled natural beauty.
Fisherman’s Cove is an over 200-year-old fishing village that allows you to peek back in time, and learn about Nova Scotia’s fishing history. There are many shops to explore, and find unique people, art, crafts and souvenirs.
St. Margaret's Bay Area Rails to Trails, located just 30 minutes from downtown Halifax, is a 33-km multi-use recreational trail with panoramic elevated views of St Margaret's Bay in the South Shore region – the fascinating freshwater and saltwater marshes, and freshwater lakes.