Halifax is the urban core of the region, complete with hundreds of restaurants, live music venues, unique local shops and world-class attractions. The area is home to the lively Halifax waterfront which boasts one of the longest waterfront boardwalks in the world. This iconic destination offers stunning harbour views and plenty of things to do, from beer gardens and farmers' markets to playgrounds and museums.
Land Acknowledgement
Halifax is in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. The people of the Mi’kmaw Nation have lived on this territory for millennia, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land.
Kjipuktuk na etek Mi’kmaq maqmikewmuow, wo’kmawaq sa’qewe’ki’k wikultipnik. Na wla lnu’k telui’tujik Mi’kmaq, sa’q wikultipnik wla maqmikek. Pituimtlnaqn te’sipunq~k tetuji sa’q. Na nike’ tel nmiu’kik wejkwa’tekemk, nike’, aq elmi’knikewaq, nekmoq na nuji anko’tmi’tij wla wsitqamu.
HALIFAX Museums Places You'll Love Attractions & Landmarks Downtown Halifax A Casino Nova Scotia B Centennial Pool C Dalhousie University and University of King's College D Drunken Lampposts E Emera Oval F Government House G Halifax Brewery Farmers' Market H Halifax Central Library I Halifax City Hall J Halifax Convention Centre K Halifax Public Gardens L Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market M Neptune Theatre N Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) O Old Town Clock P Pizza Corner Q Point Pleasant Park R Province House S Rogers Square T Saint Mary's University U Scotiabank Centre V Submarine Playground W Wanderers Grounds X Waterfront Hammocks Y The Wave downtownhalifax.ca discoverhalifaxns.com Scan for full business directory. 1 Alexander Keith's Brewery Tour/Brewery 2 Amos Pewter Gift Shop 3 Art 1274 Hollis Canadian Art Shop 4 Harbour Hopper Tours Land and Sea Tours 5 Northern Watters Knitwear & Tartan Shop Knitwear Shop 6 Park Lane Mall Shopping Mall 7 Peace by Chocolate Chocolate Shop 8 The Prow Gallery Canadian Art Shop 9 Spring Garden Place Shopping Plaza 1 Art Gallery of Nova Scotia 2 Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 3 Discovery Centre 4 Georges Island National Historic Site 5 Halifax Citadel National Historic Site & Army Museum 6 Maritime Museum of the Atlantic 7 Museum of Natural History Ferry to Alderney Landing, Downtown Dartmouth Ferry to Woodside Woodside Ferry To Georges Island E N A L L A R O M E M S N A R E T E V MARLBOROUGH AVE D R N E D R A G G N R P S D R N E D R A G G N R P S LOWER WATER ST GREENWOOD AVE CATHEDRAL LANE UPPER WATERST SOUTH BLAND ST WELLINGTON ST U N V E R S T Y A V E BARRINGTON ST BARRINGTON ST BARRINGTONST C A R M C H A E L S T NORTHPAR BIRMINGHAM ST SOUTH PARK ST BRUNSWICK ST BRUNSWICK ST BRU B E D F O R D R O W DRESDEN ROW GOTTINGENST BELLEVUE AVE WATERLOO ST T S L L E R E C O G S W E L L S T COGSWELL ST G R A N V L L E S T PL PORTLAND D R L O O P N U Q S A C K V L L E S T S A C K V L L E S T TROLLOPEST MARGINAL RD CARTARET ST ST FALKLAND GOTTING LUCKNOW ST BRUSSELS ST RR D R T N O M L E B O A K L A N D R D O L O W E R T SEYMOUR ST MITCHELL ST W L L A M S S T V C T O R A R D BRENTON ST R H U L A N D S T WINDSORST CARLTON ST F E N W C K S T C O L L E G E S T IVANHOE ST EDWARD ST C O B U R G R D SUMMER ST VERNON ST D R E E L B U MCLEAN ST ST CHURCH MARKET ST S H R L E Y G E O R G E S T AHERN AVE DR NNIE RA T S Y E V R A H TERMINAL RD T S Y R R E H C ST ARGYLE PARKER ST F R A S E R S T M O R R S S T M O R R S S T TOWERRD A E S T S P O H B T S Y E N N B P R N C E S T L N D E N ST HOLLIS QUEEN ST S O U T H S T S O U T H S T BLAND ST T S R A D G R E E N S T HENRY ST D O Y L E S T BAUERST A L L A N S T S E D Y L C N G L S S T SM I TH ST T O B N S T ROBIE ST T S T T DAVIS ST T S S S L B D U K E S T K E N T S T BELLRD Robie St GRAFTON ST Royal Artillery Park City Hall Government House Province House Peace and Friendship Park Police Station Victoria Park Holy Cross Cemetery Grafton Park Old Burying Ground Scotia Square Granville Mall NSCAD University VIA Rail Halifax Station Garrison Grounds Wanderers Grounds Georges Island National Historic Site Camp Hill Cemetery Queen’s Marque Maritime Heritage District Spring Garden Area Shopping District Grand Parade Historic Properties Purdy’s Wharf Bishop’s Landing Salt Yard Halifax Seaport District Halifax Citadel National Historic Site and Army Museum QEII Health Sciences Centre IWK Children’s Hospital VG Hospital 0 100 200 NORTH END HALIFAX DARTMOUTH Halifax Entertainment District A B C C F D G H I J S U N V W X Y T K L O P M N Q R E 1 4 7 2 5 5 2 7 6 1 4 8 3 5 3 6 9 Airport Bus 320 Metro X Beer Garden (seasonal) Church Dog Friendly Park/Area Free Public Wi-Fi Historic Cemetery Playgrounds Public Art Shopping Areas Skate Park Splash Pad Suggested Walking Route Train Tracks Ferry Route Legend Taxis, Uber, Turo, and airport car services are available curbside at the Arrivals area. To travel from the airport to downtown Halifax you can expect to pay roughly $60-$70. Vehicle rentals are located on the lower level of the Airport Parkade. Halifax Transit also offers a limited-stop Express Route Airport Bus (320 Metro X) linking Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax. Adults/Students: $4.25* Children/ Seniors: $3.00* *Note: Exact cash fare is required. Getting from the Airport to Downtown Halifax Bank Parking Post Office Police Station Hospital Ferry Terminal Public Washrooms One Way Street Entertainment Districts North End Halifax Parks & Green Space Waterfront Districts Pedway System Downtown Halifax Link Halifax Harbourwalk URBAN WALKING MAP Bus Halifax Transit offers affordable transportation around these three urban boroughs and beyond. Find routes and schedules at halifax.ca/transit Taxi/Uber Casino Taxi (902-429-6666) and Yellow Cab (902-420-0000) are the most popular taxi services in the Halifax region. If you require wheelchair access call Extra Care Taxi (902-334-0334). Uber is now available in Halifax via the Uber app. Ferry For just $2.75, enjoy a 15-minute ferry ride across the Halifax Harbour to explore both downtown Halifax and downtown Dartmouth. Walk/Bike Each of the urban boroughs on this map is highly walkable and bikeable due to the small size of our bustling city. New bike lanes are added every year.
Getting Around Welcome to Halifax! Use this map to guide your exploration through three unique urban boroughs that border the Halifax Harbour: Downtown Halifax North End Halifax and Downtown Dartmouth. 102 102 107 111 2 2 7 Halifax Stan eld International Airport Fall River Park & Ride Downtown Halifax Scotia Square Dartmouth Bridge Terminal DARTMOUTHCOLE HARBOUR NORTH END HALIFAX DOWNTOWN HALIFAX WEST END HALIFAX Argyle Street | 20+ eateries, pubs and bars Bishop's Landing | High-end dining & shopping district Brewery Market | Historic building with shops, dining & brewery Granville Mall Area | Historic cobblestoned street mall Halifax Seaport District | Vibrant arts and cultural district Maritime Heritage District | Historic Maritime cultural district Historic Properties | Historic shopping & dining district Park Lane Mall | Three floor mall with 40+ retailers Queen's Marque | New high-end dining & shopping district Salt Yard | Waterfront kiosks with shops & food Scotia Square | Downtown mall with everyday essentials Spring Garden Place | Boutique shops and dining Spring Garden Area | Centrally-located shopping district Districts
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Halifax's North End is known for its diverse and multicultural neighborhoods, award-winning restaurants, local shopping, and thriving arts scene. Visitors will pick up on the relaxed, creative energy of the area, from the colourful saltbox houses alongside trendy craft breweries and cideries, to the historic landmarks and vibrant murals that form the backdrop of this dynamic community.
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GearySt. Thistle St. DOWNTOWN HALIFAX 2 4 5 Harbourwalk Trail Birch Cove Beach Dartmouth Bridge Terminal 3 6 1 A B C D O P E F Q H 3 4 5 G M J K L N I 1 2 Alderney Landing Area | Community cultural centre, art gallery & market King's Wharf District | Cafés, shops, eateries, and waterfront boardwalk Ochterloney Street Area | Cafés and eateries Portland Street | 15+ local eateries, breweries, and shops Sullivan's Pond Area | Green space with a pond, walkway, and geese Parks and Green Space Halifax Harbour Downtown Halifax West End Halifax J Hydrostone Market and Park 1 Africville Museum and Park africvillemuseum.org Agricola Street E Halifax Common Sullivan's Pond and Park Downtown Dartmouth Word Murals Portland Street Alderney Landing Downtown Dartmouth is a vibrant community filled with one-ofa-kind shops and restaurants, cozy cafés, craft beer and cider, patios with incredible views of the Halifax Harbour, public art, and beautiful parks.
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