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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 Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Downtown Halifax
Halifax Public Gardens which includes a garden and a pond

South End

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Halifax Public Gardens and Pier 21 National Historic Site.

South End
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 Casino Nova Scotia or Halifax Shopping Centre.

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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 Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach, a few notable attractions nearby.

Clayton Park
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Fairview

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

Fairview
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Melville Cove

While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Melville Cove