Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax is Nova Scotia’s waterfront capital city, known for its historic harbour, cultural attractions, fresh seafood, and coastal experiences. Visitors can explore the Halifax Waterfront, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, and Halifax Public Gardens while enjoying easy access to Dartmouth, Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, and nearby coastal communities. It is one of the most popular destinations in Atlantic Canada and an ideal base for exploring Nova Scotia.

Why visit Halifax?

Halifax is Nova Scotia’s capital city and one of Atlantic Canada’s most popular destinations. Visitors come for its historic waterfront, maritime culture, fresh seafood, vibrant neighbourhoods, and easy access to iconic coastal experiences such as Peggy’s Cove and the Eastern Shore. Whether you’re spending a weekend in the city or using it as a base for a Nova Scotia road trip, Halifax offers a convenient mix of history, culture, food, and ocean scenery.

An aerial view of the Halifax Boardwalk and City

Top Experiences in Halifax

Events in downtown Halifax

There’s lots to do at any time of the year in Halifax, but music, arts, culture, street performance and food festivals take the entertainment level up a notch or three. Large events, such as the Halifax Busker Festival and the TD Halifax Jazz Festival keep our waterfront humming throughout the spring, summer and fall, year after year.

Take in a performance during the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, celebrate during Halifax Pride Festival, and wander the streets in search for amazing performances and incredible art displays each fall during Nocturne: Art at Night.

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Step into the past and experience what it was like for nearly one million immigrants who arrived in Halifax between 1928 and 1971
Explore first person stories from newcomers and the people who welcomed them and archival photos and artifacts
Discover your family history by searching pre-1935 immigration records from all ports of entry in North America

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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, this star-shaped fortress is now surrounded by the city it was built to protect. Step back to 1869 and learn about a day in the life of a soldier.
Listen to bagpipes and witness the daily firing of the Noon Gun which can be heard throughout the downtown.
Become part of living history thanks to rich re-enactments.

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Halifax Pubs & Live Music

Pull up a stool in a city that is rumoured to have the most pubs per-capita in Canada.
We have a culture of celebration here that welcomes all who wish to join in the fun. You’ll discover many friendly pubs featuring live music with rock & roll with a traditional roots flair.
Halifax’s concentrated downtown core makes it an ideal city to hop from one unique nightlife experience to another.