While the city of Halifax is settled in the heart of Canada’s ocean playground, there are plenty of things to do without getting your pinky toe wet. Laugh until the cows come home during a show at the Halifax Comedy Fest or watch a full line-up of piping muscle during the ancient Scottish heavyweight events at the Halifax Highland Games and Scottish Festival. Still looking for more land-lubber action? Glance through our Top 10 list of things to see and do. You’ll be glad you did.
Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tours
You may not get your hands on the secret recipe, but you’ll be able to impress your buddies back home with your newfound knowledge on the brewing process. Of course, samples of Keith’s are available. Cheers!
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
A trip to Halifax’s Citadel lets your imagination run amuck while completely surrounded with historic artifacts and kilt-bearing individuals topped with bearskin hats play the pipes.
Halifax Public Gardens
For your sake, take the time to appreciate this fine example of the blossoming colors of nature at its best and take a deep breath. Feel better? Now onto more thrill seeking Halifax adventure!
McNabs and Lawlor Island Provincial Park
Discover the outdoor enthusiast in you with 400 acres of woodland at your disposal. Create your own Crusoe adventure but make sure you catch the Ferry boat to get back to the urban jungle.
Pier 21 National Historic Site
You may not know somebody personally, but wouldn’t it be neat to discover an old family name within the books of immigrants? Pier 21 takes you through an emotional rollercoaster as you explore the stories of immigrants. Word of caution, a Kleenex or two might be needed.
St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica
Regardless what you’ve been taught, it’s ok to stare. When you come within steps of the St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, you just can’t help but to look up, up.. and up!
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Did anybody mention the Titanic? Yes, indeed, Halifax was the final resting place for the notorious Titanic disaster. So how about giving Leonardo DiCaprio a rest and seeing real 20+ artifacts and photographs down at the Maritime Museum’s exhibit? Feel free to hum the Titanic theme song for the full effect.
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Calling all art buffs! Soak up the cultural influences at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. The AGNS has been working on bringing out some old faves from the Nova Scotia Museum of Fine Arts out of the vault and showcasing in several exhibitions.
The Halifax Harbour & Waterfront
Boats, boats and more boats. Take a whale watching tour. Discover the delicious culinary wonders of a Beavertail. Simply enjoy being close to the east coast waters. Did we forget to mention there are a lot of boats?
Fairview Cemetery
Yes, that’s right. We want you to squeeze in some time, during your weekend trip to Halifax to journey through a bunch of headstones. But here’s the catch, the Fairview Cemetery is the Final resting place of the 121 victims of the Titanic. Interesting, no? You might even find Mr. Jack Dawson.