Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Halifax

We've collected top 10 mentioned things to do in Halifax from other articles such as Off Track Travel, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do, planetware.com, including activities with kids, adult only attractions, cheap and free events

Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Halifax

Halifax Waterfront
Halifax Waterfront
4.7 (4196 ratings)4.5 (2843 ratings)
Busy hub with a working port & 1 of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks, plus eateries & stores.
Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada
Sights & LandmarksPiers & Boardwalks
Mentioned by Travelling Foodie
10 Best Things To Do in Halifax, Nova Scotia - What To Do in Halifax
"Being a historic port city, Halifax has an amazing waterfront. The Halifax Waterfront stretches from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 all the way to the Historic Properties. Along the way, you’ll find the Halifax Seaport, the cultural district extending from Piers 19 to 23 includes the Halifax Farmers’ Market, a university, retailers, artisans and more."
Mentioned by To Do Canada
100 Family Fun Activities in Halifax Metro
"The Halifax Waterfront is a unique part of Halifax history and what the city is today. The boardwalk is the best way of exploring the waterfront and finding amazing shops, cafes, and galleries. The Waterfront is ever-changing, so it always worth a visit with the kids."
Fairview Lawn Cemetery
Fairview Lawn Cemetery
4.6 (60 ratings)4.5 (717 ratings)
Leafy cemetery with numerous graves of victims of the Titanic sinking & 1917 Halifax Explosion.
3720 Windsor St, Halifax, NS, Canada
CemeterySights & Landmarks
HMCS Sackville
HMCS Sackville
4.5 (56 ratings)4.5 (344 ratings)
Small WWII-era warship, now a naval memorial & museum, open seasonally for visits & tours.
Undergoing winter maintenance at the Royal Canadian Navy's dockyard in, Halifax, NS, Canada
Maritime museumSights & LandmarksMuseumHistoric SitesShips
Mentioned by planetware.com
12 Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Halifax | PlanetWare
"The Canadian Scientific Ship CSS Acadia, berthed at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, was built for the Canadian hydrographic service in 1913, the first vessel specifically designed to survey Canada's northern waters. But her career extended long beyond surveying ice-infested waters of Hudson Bay. As a guard ship in Halifax Harbor, Acadia was damaged in the Halifax Explosion in 1917, and is the only vessel still afloat today to have survived the disaster."
Emera Oval
Emera Oval
4.7 (744 ratings)4.5 (142 ratings)
5775 Cogswell St, Halifax, NS B3K 4B2, Canada
Event venueNature & ParksParksSports Complexes
Mentioned by Culture Trip
Must-Visit Attractions in Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Originally built for the Canada Games in 2011, Haligonians were so in love with their new ice-skating rink at the Halifax Commons that they voted to make it permanent. In the winter, you can enjoy the rink while listening to music, before warming up with a hot chocolate and famous Beaver Tail. In summer, take to the rink on roller skates or rent a bike."
Mentioned by To Do Canada
100 Family Fun Activities in Halifax Metro
"Take the kids out skating or roller skating, depending on the time of year, at the Emera Oval. The Oval is open year round!. So, enjoy a free public skate with the family."
Long Lake Provincial Park
Long Lake Provincial Park
4.6 (1541 ratings)4.5 (33 ratings)
Large natural park around a lake with a 3-mile man made trail, woodland & streams.
Spryfield, NS, Canada
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by datenight
Your Halifax Hiking Bucket List
"This popular park located just minutes from downtown Halifax offers beautiful lakeside views and encompasses over 2000 hectares of wilderness. The Lakeview Trail (3.5 km loop) within the park includes a wide, gravel and packed sand trail to make it accessible for everyone!"
Hope For Wildlife
Hope For Wildlife
4.9 (552 ratings)5 (61 ratings)
5909 Hwy 207, Seaforth, NS B0J 2L0, Canada
Wildlife rescue serviceNature & ParksCharityNon-profit organizationNature & Wildlife Areas
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum
4.6 (147 ratings)4 (19 ratings)
471 Poplar Dr, Dartmouth, NS B2W 4L2, Canada
Heritage museumNature & ParksGardenHistorical landmarkNature preserveHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by To Do Canada
100 Family Fun Activities in Halifax Metro
"This heritage farm is a living museum that is dedicated to preserving and interpreting Cole Harbour’s agricultural past and developing an understanding of animals, farming, and plants today. There is traditional livestock that you can meet and learn about while visiting the farm. Cole Harbour Heritage Farm"
Mentioned by Discover Halifax
10 Halifax Attractions With FREE Admission
"The Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum is about a 15-minute drive from downtown Halifax, at 471 Poplar Drive. Dedicated to preserving Cole Harbour’s agricultural past they have a wonderful selection of animals, a garden and tea room. The site has eight heritage buildings, dating from 1780 to 1938."
Duncan's Cove Nature Reserve
Duncan's Cove Nature Reserve
4.8 (86 ratings)4.5 (40 ratings)
Duncans Cove, NS B3V 1K4, Canada
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by datenight
Your Halifax Hiking Bucket List
"This 4.6 mile coastal hiking trail is only short drive from central Halifax and includes many scenic views including this one right here!. Enjoy hiking along rugged granite cliffs, coastal wildlife and the crisp breeze of the Atlantic ocean."
Scotiabank Centre
Scotiabank Centre
4.3 (1492 ratings)4 (154 ratings)
1800 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 2V9, Canada
ArenaSights & LandmarksStadiumArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by To Do Canada
100 Family Fun Activities in Halifax Metro
"The Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design is a gallery that highlights the work of local artists. There is no single style as the works cover the gamut from traditional art to ceramics and other modern art forms. After you visit the gallery, you can check out the gift shop that has arts and crafts from local artists for sale."
Halifax Public Gardens
Halifax Public Gardens
4.7 (4469 ratings)4.5 (3688 ratings)
Historic landscaped gardens hosting a summer concert series, walking tours & flower exhibits.
Spring Garden Rd. &, Summer St, Halifax, NS B3J 3S9, Canada
GardenNature & ParksHistorical landmarkPark

Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Halifax

The Pint Public House - Halifax
The Pint Public House - Halifax
3.9 (707 ratings)
Longtime hangout offering typical pub grub & a full bar, with brunch & a rooftop patio.
1575 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 2B2, Canada
BarRestaurant
Mentioned by Dashboard Living
10 Patios in Downtown Halifax You NEED To Visit
"This double deck patio has huge capacity and offers all kinds of interesting food & drink options. We stopped by for a cocktail and learned all about some of their unique offerings like their Taco Tuesday & Wing Wednesday program. Bascially, you get a card, show up on those days, order a drink (any drink) and eat for free."
Mentioned by YellowPages.ca
Bars with the happiest happy hours in Halifax | YP Smart Lists
"If you’re craving a more sophisticated environment, Argyle Bar & Grill is the place to go. Service is dependably great and the prices are affordable for students. Happy hour kicks in from 4 pm until 7 pm, Monday through Friday, when shots cost just $3.25 a piece and certain domestic beers go for $4.35."
Brightwood Brewery
Brightwood Brewery
4.6 (57 ratings)
35 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1H1, Canada
BrewpubBarBrewery
Mentioned by THAT BACKPACKER
Halifax for Foodies: Where to Eat + What to Eat in Halifax, Nova Scotia!
"After that lovely meal and exploring a bit of Dartmouth on foot, we decided it was time to hit up a brewery. We chose Brightwood Brewery!. We got a flight of 4 beers featuring: Vermont is for Lovers New England IPA, Minutes California Common Lager, Made Me Blush rosé IPA, and lastly, BMAC IPA Memorial Beer."
The Split Crow Pub
The Split Crow Pub
4.1 (501 ratings)
Relaxed, informal brewpub offering pizza, seafood & other comfort eats, with nightly live music.
1855 Granville St, Halifax, NS B3J 3L7, Canada
BarRestaurant
Mentioned by YellowPages.ca
Bars with the happiest happy hours in Halifax | YP Smart Lists
"Forget happy hours; at this long-established Halifax institution, two words rule the dance floor: Power Hour. You can order select beers for $2.50 every Wednesday and Thursday from 9 pm to 10 pm, but the real business goes down on Saturdays from 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm. The tiny stage in the corner of the room is often packed with dancers, as is each floor of the pub, which is located next to the beautiful Granville Street outdoor mall."
Mentioned by To Do Canada
15 Local Restaurants to Eat-In if You’re Visiting Halifax
"This is Halifax’s oldest bar and one of the oldest bars in Canada. Things have changed since 1749 of course, but their main idea of serving great local food and drink to anyone who walks through their door hasn’t changed at all. Their menu is classic bar fare with a Halifax twist (you’ll find deep fried pepperoni and donair sticks there), and they have a wide array of Atlantic Canadian alcohols available."

Best Family Restaurants in Halifax

East Side Mario's Halifax (Bayer's Lake)
East Side Mario's Halifax (Bayer's Lake)
4.1 (1051 ratings)
186 Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, NS B3S 1C5, Canada
Family restaurant
Mentioned by Family Fun Halifax
Where Kids Eat FREE in Halifax - Updated
"Details: Kids 10 and under eat free with minimum adult purchase of $14.99. Kids Meals include drink, 3 mini cones, activity book and toy!. East Side Mario’s Bayer’s Lake 186 Chain Lake Drive Halifax, Nova Scotia B3S 1C5http://www.eastsidemarios.comhttps://www.facebook.com/eastsidemarios.hrm/info (902) 450-1311"
Cora
Cora
4.2 (524 ratings)
1535 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS B3J 3T1, Canada
Breakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCanadian restaurantFamily restaurant
Montana's
Montana's
4 (577 ratings)
196b Chain Lake Dr, Halifax, NS B3S 1C5, Canada
Family restaurant

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Halifax

True North Diner
True North Diner
4.2 (786 ratings)
1658 Bedford Hwy, Bedford, NS B4A 2X9, Canada
DinerChicken restaurantFamily restaurantHamburger restaurantHot dog restaurantDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantRestaurantSandwich shop
Mentioned by Family Fun Halifax
Where Kids Eat FREE in Halifax - Updated
"True North Diner has great specials, plus fun games and treats for kids. Donations from Jukebox, candy machine and stuffy-grabber machine go direct to IWK hospital.True North Diner, Bedford 1658 Bedford Highway (Bedford Place Mall) (902) 832-1950http://www.truenorthdiner.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TrueNorthDinerBedford"
Jubilee Junction Convenience & Take Out
Jubilee Junction Convenience & Take Out
3.2 (68 ratings)
6273 Jubilee Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 2G4, Canada
Convenience storeGrillATMCoffee vending machineIce cream shopDelivery RestaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza deliveryPizza TakeoutSandwich shop
John's Lunch
John's Lunch
4.7 (1432 ratings)
Legendary, no-frills landmark near the wharf known for straight-up fish ’n’ chips.
352 Pleasant St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3S5, Canada
RestaurantDinerFish & chips restaurantHamburger restaurantLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantPizza restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Nova Scotia Seafood Restaurants
"Canadian Living magazine calls the fish and chips at John’s Lunch the best in all of Canada!. Head over to the no-frills diner in Dartmouth for their signature dish as well as Digby scallops, fresh clams and so much more."

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