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Top 10 Things To Do In Halifax

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#1Private Fundy Shoreline Tour

On this tour you will see and experience each tide phase (yes both high and low tide). Leaving your hotel or cruise port, we tour/drive through historic Hali...

Duration 7h
5 of 5
The price now is
$625
per traveler
Private Fundy Shoreline Tour

#2Private Land Of Evangeline Tour

Evangeline is the heroine of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem, Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie. View the beauty of the Annapolis Valley as you stand on top of ...

Duration 7h
The price now is
$157
per traveler
Private Land Of Evangeline Tour

#3Private Halifax & Lunenburg Tour

Travel from Halifax directly to Lunenburg on the way back we stop in Peggy's Cove and Mahone Bay. LUNENBURG Our first stop is the Town of Lunenburg, founded ...

Duration 7h
The price now is
$157
per traveler
Private Halifax & Lunenburg Tour

#4Private Halifax Family Fun Tour

BURN OFF STEAM AT POINT PLEASANT PARK To begin, we'll leave the cruise dock and drive to Point Pleasant Park for a stroll. Here your children will be able to...

Duration 6h
The price now is
$144
per traveler
Private Halifax Family Fun Tour

#5Private Vineyards of Nova Scotia

Despite the unlikely grape-growing climate, over the last 30 years, vineyards and wineries have been popping up across the Province, many of which have gaine...

Duration 7h
The price now is
$170
per traveler
Private Vineyards of Nova Scotia

#6Halifax Tourist Scavenger Hunt

ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Halifax Public Gardens, Spring Garden Road and South Park St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3T 2M3 Cana...

Duration 3m
The price now is
$37
per traveler
Halifax Tourist Scavenger Hunt

#7Private Debert Bunker Tour

A historic Cold War era bunker, a tidal bore, museums, art galleries, a premiere cultural centre, as well as being steps away from the beautiful Victoria Par...

Duration 7h
The price now is
$780
per traveler
Private Debert Bunker Tour

#8Private Hops & Vines Tour

Leaving the hectic city behind us, we'll head inland to an historic 186 acre farm specializing in hops and lavender. Meander River Farm and Brewery is a fami...

Duration 5h+
The price now is
$175
per traveler
Private Hops & Vines Tour

#9Private Ye Olde Halifax

As with all our excursions, nothing is fixed, and we can customize our shore excursions to suit each client's particular needs, requests and requirements. PO...

Duration 6h 30m
The price now is
$144
per traveler
Private Ye Olde Halifax

#10Adult Kayak

Grab a kayak and explore Long Lake Provincial Park. The park borders the edge of Halifax’s urban core. We’ll outfit you with everything you’ll need for a pad...

Duration 1h 30m+ Free Cancellation
The price now is
$28
per adult
Adult Kayak

Most Popular Booked Halifax Hotels

Price for 1 night 2 adults*

Prince George Hotel $77

Per night/room

Mar 5 - Mar 6

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Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
     
    4.8
    of 5, from 5 reviews
    4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

    This eco-friendly hotel includes 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking, a coffee shop, and a terrace are also offered.

    The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites $62

    Per night/room

    Mar 30 - Mar 31

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    The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

    The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

    1515 South Park Street, Halifax, NS
       
      4.5
      of 5, from 11 reviews
      4.5 out of 5.0 Stars

      This hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 9 conference rooms, business center, and airport shuttle. WiFi in public areas is free.

      Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax - Dartmouth $73

      Per night/room

      Mar 7 - Mar 8

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      Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax - Dartmouth

      Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax - Dartmouth

      65 Cromarty Drive, Dartmouth, NS
         
        4.5
        of 5, from 10 reviews
        4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

        This hotel features an indoor pool and a fitness center. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 5 conference rooms, as well as the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the spa tub and free perks like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

        Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel $75

        Per night/room

        Mar 5 - Mar 6

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        Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

        Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

        1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, NS
           
          4.5
          of 5, from 11 reviews
          4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

          A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an indoor pool are all featured at this eco-friendly hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. You'll appreciate the 24-hour fitness center, bar/lounge, and coffee shop.

          Hotel Halifax $58

          Per night/room

          Mar 5 - Mar 6

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          Hotel Halifax

          Hotel Halifax

          1990 Barrington St, Halifax, NS
             
            4.4
            of 5, from 8 reviews
            3.5 out of 5.0 Stars

            A full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. You'll appreciate the health club, bar/lounge, and concierge services.

            Cambridge Suites Hotel $78

            Per night/room

            Mar 7 - Mar 8

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            Cambridge Suites Hotel

            Cambridge Suites Hotel

            1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
               
              4.3
              of 5, from 9 reviews
              3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

              This hotel features a spa tub, a fitness center, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the a rooftop terrace and free continental breakfast each morning.

              The Westin Nova Scotian $59

              Per night/room

              Mar 13 - Mar 14

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              The Westin Nova Scotian

              The Westin Nova Scotian

              1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS
                 
                4.2
                of 5, from 4 reviews
                4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 17 conference rooms, 24-hour business center, and valet parking. Enjoy the health club and perks like free WiFi.

                Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth $78

                Per night/room

                Mar 1 - Mar 2

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                Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth

                Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Dartmouth

                35 Shubie Drive, Dartmouth, NS
                   
                  3.0 out of 5.0 Stars

                  This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 5 conference rooms, along with free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the fitness center and perks like free self parking.

                  Halifax Activities

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                  Places To Go In Halifax

                  Welcome, traveler, to Halifax. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?

                  Things to Do in Halifax

                  You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Halifax. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.

                  Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Halifax? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.

                  Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.

                  When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Halifax attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.

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