Halifax Travel Guide

Peggy's Cove is a small, old fishing village full of fishing-village charm on the shore of St. Margaret's Bay along the southern coast of Nova Scotia. The Peggy's Point Lighthouse, built on a granite outcrop, is often called "Canada's most photographed lighthouse." Its rugged granite coastline, crashing waves and colourfully painted boat houses create superb coastal scenery, making it a favourite destination for photography and sightseeing.

The Halifax Public Gardens is a Victorian-style public garden in downtown Halifax, established in 1836 and one of the best-preserved formal Victorian gardens in North America. A central fountain, gazebos, symmetrical flower beds and pond scenery complement each other, and the gardens were designated a Canadian National Historic Site in 1984, making them a beloved free green retreat for residents and visitors alike.

Sir Sandford Fleming Park (also known as Dingle Memorial Tower / Fleming Park) is a lakeside park in Armdale, Halifax, Nova Scotia, known for the Dingle Memorial Tower and calm lakeshore greenery. It honors Sir Sandford Fleming, a key promoter of standardized time/UTC.

Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park is a provincial day-use beach park in Cow Bay, east of Halifax, Nova Scotia. With fine sand and gentle waves in the bay, it is a favorite family recreation beach for locals and visitors alike.

Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park lies at the mouth of Halifax Harbour in Nova Scotia, with three white crescent-shaped beaches, the first two of which are linked by boardwalks. A favorite among locals, the park also features a roughly 10 km coastal hiking trail to Pennant Point with sea views, birdwatching, and wildlife along the way, making it a provincial park that combines swimming, hiking, and picnicking.

The Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower is located in Fort Needham Memorial Park in the north end of Halifax, built to commemorate the Halifax Explosion of December 6, 1917. The explosion was caused by a munitions ship loaded with ammunition colliding with another ship in the harbor, killing approximately 2,000 people and injuring 9,000-the largest human-made explosion prior to nuclear weapons. The bell tower contains a time capsule, and the park overlooks the site of the explosion.