Halifax Tourist Attractions and Sightseeing

(Halifax, Nova Scotia - NS, Canada)

Halifax is home to a varied selection of tourist attractions, ranging from the Halifax Metro Center, a major sports stadium, to the Discovery Center, which contains hands-on scientific fun for all the family. Other notable tourist attractions in Halifax include regular whale watching cruises and Harbour Hopper guided tours around the area, which offer spectacular skyline views of Halifax.

For more historical tourist attractions in Halifax, head to Pier 21, famous for being the entry point for in excess of one million immigrants to Canada during the 20th century. The Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library is also popular with tourists and features Internet access.

Discovery Center

Address: 1593 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), B3J 1Z7, Canada
Tel: +1 902 492 4422
A must for kids of all ages, featuring a wealth of scientific and technical displays. There are many interesting and entertaining interactive attractions and hands-on exhibits.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 13:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge, discounts for seniors, youths, children, with children under two free

Halifax Metro Center

Address: 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), B3J 2V9, Canada
Tel: +1 902 421 8000
Situated in downtown Halifax, The Metro Center is a popular sports stadium, which plays host to a variety of great sporting events. As well as sporting occasion, this arena houses many concerts and theatrical events.
Open hours: times vary
Admission: charge

Murphy's on the Water

Address: 1752 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), B3J 3E4, Canada
Tel: +1 902 420 1015
Murphy's on the Water is Halifax's largest boat tour and restaurant operator. Popular attractions here include whale watching, fishing trips and sightseeing tours. Visitors will enjoy the scenic harbor views from the restaurant.
Open hours: mid-May to mid-October - daily
Admission: charge, discounts for children

Pier 21

Address: 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), B3H 4P6, Canada
Tel: +1 902 425 7770
Pier 21 was the entry point for over one million immigrants entering Canada between 1928 and 1971. There are resources for visitors can trace their family history. This attraction features many artifacts and displays.
Open hours: May to November, daily - 09:30 to 17:00; December to April, Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: charge

Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library

Address: 5381 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), B3J 1E9, Canada
Tel: +1 902 490 5700
Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library is situated in central Halifax and contains an extensive collection of books. Opened in 1951, this popular library also includes a reference section, together with many magazines, newspapers and computers, which feature Internet access.
Open hours: Tuesday to Thursday - 10:00 to 21:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: free