South End

Halifax

Halifax Public Gardens featuring a garden and a pond
Halifax Public Gardens showing a pond
Point Pleasant Park featuring military items and heritage elements
Point Pleasant Park featuring heritage elements and military items
Point Pleasant Park showing landscape views, a garden and a sunset

Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Park which includes a garden, landscape views and general coastal views

St. Mary's University

Enjoy the student vibe at St. Mary's University as part of your travels around Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

St. Mary's University
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic which includes a playground as well as a large group of people

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Halifax Public Gardens

Halifax Public Gardens

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Halifax’s Victorian-style gardens are a hidden gem for heritage and respite in the city center. Walk among fountains, ponds and manicured gardens.

Halifax Public Gardens
Museum of Natural History

Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s impressive biodiversity and history and say hello to Gus, Halifax’s favorite tortoise.

Museum of Natural History
Point Pleasant Park

Point Pleasant Park

5/5(5 reviews)

Discover forest trails, harbor views, wartime heritage and Shakespeare at this peninsula park that sees the forest meet the Atlantic Ocean.

Point Pleasant Park

Things to do

The Best of Halifax Tour with Peggy's Cove

Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove

S$121
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Best of Halifax Tour + Peggy's Cove
Peggy's cove

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

S$150
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour
Old Town Lunenburg

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

S$164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax

S$97
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Harbour Hopper with city view in the background

Harbour Hopper Tour

S$70
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Harbour Hopper Tour
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

S$164
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
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Top hotels in South End

The Barrington Hotel

The Barrington Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1875 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
The price is S$286 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$286
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,234 reviews)
"Price was reasonable."

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is S$249 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
S$249
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,967 reviews)
"Paid parking. Breakfast menu options could have been better. Dine in restaurant options could be better."

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

4.5 out of 5
1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
The price is S$291 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
S$291
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,552 reviews)
"Very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 15 Jul, 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$364 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$364
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,376 reviews)
"Continently located, close to everything. Walking distance to Cival Hill, restaurants and waterfront. The best beds and clean and great service. Great place for your stay in downtown Halifax"

Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

Prince George Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

5 out of 5
1700 Grafton Street, Halifax, NS
The price is S$357 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$357
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,704 reviews)
Exceeded expectations
"Really enjoyed our stay at Sutton Place. Conveniently located between Citadel Hill, the Harbour, and many restaurants and pubs. We were traveling with our son and received an upgrade option to a more spacious room at a reasonable cost. Which he appreciated after traveling with his parents for over ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

4 out of 5
1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
The price is S$405 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
S$405
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Halifax. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Great location
"Restaurant in the lobby was good - service isn’t the fastest but food selection was decent. The location is superb if you’re looking to have the harbour front at your fingertips."

Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

Halifax showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

Downtown Halifax

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like OneLight Theatre and Neptune Theatre.

Downtown Halifax
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Armview

Armview might not have many top sights, but Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Armview
Fairview Cemetery featuring a cemetery and a memorial

North End

4/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

North End
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Melville Cove

While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Melville Cove
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Westmount

While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.

Westmount
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Cowie Hill

While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park.

Cowie Hill

South End