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 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
- Province House
- St. Paul's Anglican Church
- Halifax Convention Centre
- St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica
- St Mathew's United Church
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
- Grand Parade
- Royal Artillery Park
- Scotiabank Centre
- Halifax Ferry Terminal
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)