What's Downtown Halifax like?
Visitors really like Downtown Halifax, especially its museums, waterfront and restaurants. You can take some time to enjoy this walkable neighbourhood's live music and art scene. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Historic Properties and Halifax Citadel. There's plenty more to see, including OneLight Theatre and Neptune Theatre.
How to get to Downtown Halifax
Flying to:
- Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.), 16.9 mi (27.1 km) from Downtown Halifax
Things to see and do in and around Downtown Halifax
What to see in Downtown Halifax
- Province House
- Halifax Convention Centre
- St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Grand Parade
Things to do in Downtown Halifax
- OneLight Theatre
- Neptune Theatre
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Historic Farmers' Market
Other popular Downtown Halifax attractions
- HMCS Sackville
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Scotiabank Centre
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Park
When is the best time to visit Halifax?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average -1°C)
- Rainiest months: December, November, October, June (average 166 mm of rainfall)