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 Government House and Historic Properties. There's plenty more to see, including Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.
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
- Halifax Convention Centre
- St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica
- Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library
- Government House
- Scotiabank Centre
Things to do in Downtown Halifax
- Neptune Theatre
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Historic Farmers' Market
- HMCS Sackville
Other popular Downtown Halifax attractions
- Alexander Keith's Brewery
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
- Victoria Park
- Historic Properties
- Scotia Square
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)