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Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Halifax Waterfront
This spot is a long boardwalk along the water, stretching for about 4 kilometers. It’s a place where you can walk, chill, and watch boats go by. There are cool old buildings, food stalls, and spots to sit and look at the ocean. It’s a mix of history and modern stuff, with art, music, and people everywhere.
FREE
Halifax Public Gardens
This park is a historic Victorian-style garden that’s been open to the public since 1867. It’s known for its carefully designed flower beds, old trees, and peaceful walking paths. The spot is a chill place to relax, take photos, and see some cool plants and birds.
FREE
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
This historic fort sits on a hill and has watched over the city since 1749. The star-shaped structure was built to protect the area and has been rebuilt several times. Today, it’s a place where you can see what life was like for soldiers in the 1800s, with old cannons, stone walls, and people dressed in period uniforms.
C$13.25
/ Adult
Point Pleasant Park
This huge green space is a favorite spot for locals to chill, walk, and get some fresh air. It’s packed with tall trees, winding trails, and cool old ruins. The area has a long history, and you’ll spot old military forts and cannons as you explore. It’s also right by the water, so you get awesome views of the ocean.
FREE
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
This museum is all about the sea and ships, showing off the region’s deep connection to the ocean. It’s the oldest and largest maritime museum in the country, packed with real boats, cool artifacts, and stories from sailors, shipbuilders, and explorers. The place is right on the waterfront, so you get awesome views too.
C$9.45
/ Adult
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Halifax Waterfront
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Halifax Public Gardens
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
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