Halifax walking tour & city guide
A maritime city with a historic waterfront.
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Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is a lively port on one of the world's largest natural harbors. Its waterfront boardwalk, historic Citadel and friendly pubs make it the heart of Atlantic Canada.
The waterfront
The Halifax Waterfront boardwalk is one of the longest in the world, lined with shops, food stands and ships. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has exhibits on the Titanic and the Halifax Explosion of 1917. Pier 21 tells the story of immigrants arriving in Canada.
Citadel and coast
The star-shaped Halifax Citadel overlooks downtown and fires a cannon at noon. Peggy's Cove, with its lighthouse on granite rocks, is a famous day trip.
A day in Halifax
Walk the waterfront boardwalk, one of the longest in the world, past wooden wharves, ships and seafood shacks. Stop at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which has artifacts from the Titanic and the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
Climb to the Citadel for a view over the harbor, then visit the Public Gardens. In the afternoon, drive to Peggy's Cove, a fishing village with a lighthouse on granite rocks, about 45 minutes away.
Good to know
Halifax is famous for lobster rolls and fresh seafood. The Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market is one of the oldest in North America.
Summer and early autumn are best, with mild weather and colorful leaves in October. Fog can roll in quickly, so bring layers.
Top sights in Halifax
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Halifax Waterfront
A long harbor boardwalk.
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Halifax Citadel
A star-shaped fort.
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Shipwrecks and the Titanic.
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Pier 21
Canada's immigration museum.
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Peggy's Cove
A lighthouse on the rocks.
Food markets & where to eat in Halifax
Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market
One of North America's oldest markets.
Waterfront food stands
Lobster rolls and fish and chips.
Argyle Street
Pubs and restaurants.
Food to try in Halifax
Lobster roll
Fresh Atlantic lobster.
Donair
Halifax's official food, a sweet-sauced kebab.
Blueberry grunt
A Nova Scotia dessert.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
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