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Discover 20 verified attractions in Halifax, Canada. This curated collection features notable attractions and natural wonders and museums & galleries — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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1 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

★★★★½ 4.8 (10,432 reviews)
📍 Peggys Point Rd, Peggy's Cove, NS B3Z 3S1, Canada
📞 (613) 993-0999
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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2 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Halifax Waterfront

★★★★½ 4.8 (9,353 reviews)
📍 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada
📞 (902) 229-2628
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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3 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

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★★★★½ 4.7 (8,058 reviews)
📍 5425 Sackville St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y3, Canada
📞 (902) 426-1990
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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4 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Halifax Public Gardens

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★★★★½ 4.8 (7,718 reviews)
📍 Spring Garden Rd. &, Summer St, Halifax, NS B3J 3S9, Canada
📞 (902) 456-4552
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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5 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

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★★★★½ 4.6 (5,539 reviews)
📍 1675 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3, Canada
📞 (902) 424-7491
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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6 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Point Pleasant Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (4,481 reviews)
📍 5530 Point Pleasant Dr, Halifax, NS B3H 1B4, Canada
📞 (902) 490-4700
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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7 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

★★★★½ 4.7 (3,532 reviews)
📍 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
📞 (902) 425-7770
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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8 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Sir Sandford Fleming Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,470 reviews)
📍 260 Dingle Rd, Halifax, NS B3P, Canada
📞 (902) 490-4539
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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9 ⭐ Notable Attractions

Harbour Hopper Tours

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,292 reviews)
📍 departure/return point, 1549 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1T3, Canada
📞 (902) 420-1015
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10 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,237 reviews)
📍 1723 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V9, Canada
📞 (902) 424-5280
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Notable Attractions

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⭐ Notable Attractions

Peggy's Cove Lighthouse

★★★★½ 4.8 (10,432 reviews)
📍 Peggys Point Rd, Peggy's Cove, NS B3Z 3S1, Canada
📞 (613) 993-0999
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Halifax Waterfront

★★★★½ 4.8 (9,353 reviews)
📍 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada
📞 (902) 229-2628
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

★★★★½ 4.7 (8,058 reviews)
📍 5425 Sackville St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Y3, Canada
📞 (902) 426-1990
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Harbour Hopper Tours

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,292 reviews)
📍 departure/return point, 1549 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1T3, Canada
📞 (902) 420-1015
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Grand Parade

★★★★½ 4.6 (608 reviews)
📍 1770 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 3A5, Canada
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Pier 22 Pavilion

★★★★ 4.4 (443 reviews)
📍 1031 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Queen’s Marque

★★★★½ 4.8 (153 reviews)
📍 1721 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 0J4, Canada
📞 (902) 422-4424
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site

★★★★½ 4.5 (131 reviews)
📍 5718 Point Pleasant Dr, Halifax, NS B3H 1B5, Canada
📞 (902) 426-5080
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⭐ Notable Attractions

The Emigrant Statue

★★★★½ 4.6 (65 reviews)
📍 1215 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada
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Natural Wonders

5 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Halifax Public Gardens

★★★★½ 4.8 (7,718 reviews)
📍 Spring Garden Rd. &, Summer St, Halifax, NS B3J 3S9, Canada
📞 (902) 456-4552
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Point Pleasant Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (4,481 reviews)
📍 5530 Point Pleasant Dr, Halifax, NS B3H 1B4, Canada
📞 (902) 490-4700
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Sir Sandford Fleming Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,470 reviews)
📍 260 Dingle Rd, Halifax, NS B3P, Canada
📞 (902) 490-4539
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Horseshoe Island Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (504 reviews)
📍 6936 Tupper Grove, Halifax, NS B3H 2M6, Canada
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Victoria Park

★★★★ 4.3 (400 reviews)
📍 5720 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 2L1, Canada
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

4 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

★★★★½ 4.6 (5,539 reviews)
📍 1675 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3, Canada
📞 (902) 424-7491
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

★★★★½ 4.7 (3,532 reviews)
📍 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
📞 (902) 425-7770
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

★★★★½ 4.5 (1,237 reviews)
📍 1723 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V9, Canada
📞 (902) 424-5280
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Africville Museum

★★★★½ 4.8 (364 reviews)
📍 5795 Africville Rd, Halifax, NS B3K 2R9, Canada
📞 (902) 422-1116
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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