Here we will provide general information about the more popular Site Seeing destinations in and around Halifax.
Peggys Cove- this landmark tourist spot is about an hours drive from the city of Halifax. Any accommodation around the St Margarets Bay Road area would be closet to this Peggy's Cove; such as Keddys on st margarets bay road.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic-located in downtown halifax area, this museum features the permanent exhibit of the Titanic,age of steam galleries,the story of the Halifax Explosion and more. Call 902-424-7490.
Metro Center- home to many special events,concerts,Tattoo. Prince George Hotel,Cambridge Suites,Delta Barrington, Chateau Halifax,Cambridge Suites,Sheraton are all within walking distance to the Metro Center, The Sheraton and Chateau would be the farthest walk at approximately 5-10 minutes.
Public Gardens-directly across from Lord Nelson Hotel-beautiful garden displaying flowers geeze sitting areas and walkways
Water Front-Buskers are a popular show attraction every summer on the waterfront we'll add this years dates as soon as we receive them;walkway,boat tours,terrific view of harbor and boats coming and going make this a tourist must. Any of the accommodations specified in the Downtown area would be in proxmity of the waterfront.
Casino-located Water St., the casino is in same premises as Sheraton Hotel; if you like playing the slots this attraction will be a must; if your not staying at the Sheraton but want to visit the casino there is ample paid parking 2-5 min walk from the casino. The Sheraton (same building), Delta Barrington,Chateau Halifax are all in close proximity to the casino.
Airport-20 minutes out of city; the airport route is a double laned highway. Visit their web site
Titanic Graves-those seeking Titanic history will surely want to visit the graves made so famous by the hit movie. Easily found coming off the Mackay Bridge; the Chebucto Inn is the closet lodging to this spot.
Nova Scotia International Tattoo-the largest annual indoor show in North America, the Tattoo is visited by thousands of tourists and locals alike. The event takes place in early July each year, at the Halifax Metro Centre,which is located in the downtown core. Any lodging spots listed in the downtown or Spring Garden Rd area would give you close proximity. The show has over 2,000 military and civilian performers from ten participating countries. Visit the International Tattoo website
International Tattoo website,
For tickets you can call 902-451-1221. For show info call 902-420-1114,toll free North America 1-800-563-1114,Fax 902-423-6629, or visit their website.
Museum of Natural History - Like to see real whale skeletons,fossils,dinosaur models, or how about live bees,turtles,snakes. This popular site seeing spot is a great choice for nature lovers of any age. You can call 902-424-7353 for more info or visit their website Lodging in the hospital,spring garden rd, listings would be closet to this museum.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site - enjoy a guided tour, fascinating exhibits call 1800-213-park ;operator 99. Located in downtown Halifax brunswick st area. or visit their web site
Bedford Institute of Oceanography - off shannon park exit at Dartmouth end of MacKay Bridge. Canada's leading marine research centre; one of the world's largest oceanographic establishments. Open year round. Guided tours in summer by appointment only. Admission free. 902-426-4306. Visit their web site
