Fairmount
Halifax
Popular places to visit
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.
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.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.
Mount Saint Vincent University
Enjoy the student vibe at Mount Saint Vincent University during your stay in Halifax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Halifax Public Gardens
Halifax’s Victorian-style gardens are a hidden gem for heritage and respite in the city center. Walk among fountains, ponds and manicured gardens.
Scotiabank Centre
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Things to do
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Fairmount
HFX Airport Hotel
Great place to stay if time away requires you to leave your car. Other than that, absolutely no complaints. Great rooms. Great staff. Will stay there again … and again.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Room was great and staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Staff are amazing and helpful and rooms very clean.
Reviewed on 15 Dec, 2025
The Barrington Hotel
I didn't have breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Excellent service
Reviewed on 7 Dec, 2025
Chateau Bedford, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Courteous staff & spotless room.
Reviewed on 14 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
Fairview
While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.
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.
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 Mont Blanc Anchor Site.
Melville Cove
While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site are some notable places to visit nearby.
Armview
Armview might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Clayton Park
The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.
