Things to do in Nova Scotia

Activities, attractions and tours

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Halifax featuring a marina
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Most popular experiences in Nova Scotia

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What to do in Nova Scotia


Popular places to visit

Areas of Nova Scotia

Halifax which includes an administrative buidling and heritage architecture

Downtown Halifax

A noteworthy feature of Downtown Halifax is its captivating waterfront views. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Downtown Halifax
Halifax Public Gardens featuring a park and a pond

South End

South End is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Nova Scotia Archives and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.

South End
Fairview Cemetery showing a cemetery and a memorial

North End

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

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Fairmount

While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre.

Fairmount
Dartmouth showing general coastal views

Downtown Dartmouth

If you're spending some time in Downtown Dartmouth, Royal Canadian Legion Military Museum and Alderney Landing are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Dartmouth
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Harbourview

While Harbourview isn't home to many top sights, Dartmouth Sportsplex and Angus L. Macdonald Bridge are some notable places to visit nearby.

Harbourview