South End

Halifax

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

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 park, general coastal views and landscape 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 showing 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

RM400
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

RM496
per adult
90% 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

RM543
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

RM323
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Peggy's Cove Express from Halifax
Harbour Hopper with city view in the background

Harbour Hopper Tour

RM225
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Harbour Hopper Tour
Fisherman's Cove

Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax

RM543
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 RM749 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM749
RM879 total
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! (4,242 reviews)
"Staff were excellent the property need a refresh and we didn't like the Murphy Bed"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

The Barrington Hotel
Cambridge Suites Hotel

Cambridge Suites Hotel

3 out of 5
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS
The price is RM832 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM832
RM977 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (1,985 reviews)
"Nice rooms. Breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 18 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 RM819 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
RM819
RM962 total
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! (1,535 reviews)
"Central to all things in Halifax. Easy check-in and out. Great room."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Prince George Hotel

Prince George Hotel

4 out of 5
1725 Market St, Halifax, NS
The price is RM1,031 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
RM1,031
RM1,211 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,377 reviews)
"Great staff very clean"

Reviewed on 16 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 RM946 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM946
RM1,118 total
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! (1,703 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 16 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 RM1,079 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM1,079
RM1,267 total
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! (1,016 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 buidling

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 which includes a memorial and a cemetery

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