Halifax Stanfield International Airport 17 min
Fairview Lawn Cemetery (14 min) Leafy cemetery with numerous graves of victims of the Titanic sinking & 1917 Halifax Explosion. Point Pleasant Park (27 min) Leafy destination on Halifax peninsula with trails, fort ruins, a historic tower & a swimming beach. Halifax Waterfront (20 min) Busy hub with a working port & 1 of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks, plus eateries & stores. Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market (22 min) Covered marketplace with a variety of vendors selling produce, gourmet foods, plants & handicrafts. McNabs Island (16 min) Secluded parkland reachable by water taxi, offering nature trails, tours & historic forts. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (19 min) Large maritime museum, with boatbuilding, shipwreck & naval exhibits, plus a historic vessel. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (20 min) Founded in 1749, this star-shaped hilltop fort offers guided tours, plus a coffee bar & gift shop. Shubie Park (6 min) Forested, 16-ha. lakefront park with a beach, campground & picnic area, plus a visitor center. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (18 min) Expansive art collection showcasing over 17,000 classic & modern works from native artists. Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (22 min) Family-friendly national immigration museum with temporary & interactive exhibits, plus events. Discovery Centre (21 min) Modern museum with interactive exhibits related to science, technology, engineering, arts & math. Museum of Natural History (20 min) Natural history & science museum, established in 1868, with live animals & interactive exhibits. Harbour Hopper Tours (20 min) Casino Nova Scotia (17 min) Vibrant casino featuring slot machines & table games, plus restaurants, live music & comedy nights. Halifax Public Gardens (21 min) Historic landscaped gardens hosting a summer concert series, walking tours & flower exhibits. |