Halifax district, Nova Scotia, Canada

Places to visit near Halifax

Halifax is a city in Halifax district, Nova Scotia, Canada, home to about 359,111 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit — 124 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 parks, 15 museums and 10 churches. The must-see places are Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (1 km), Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica (1 km) and Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (1 km).

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Halifax at a glance

Location
Halifax district, Nova Scotia, Canada
Population
about 359,111
Coordinates
44.6464° N, 63.5729° W
Places within 50 km
203 (179 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Halifax

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Halifax: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Halifax, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Halifax

168 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Halifax. The closest is Sullivan's Pond (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Halifax

26 parks within 100 km of Halifax. The closest is Grand Parade (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Halifax

17 museums within 100 km of Halifax. The closest is Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Halifax

12 churches within 100 km of Halifax. The closest is St Paul's Church (1 km); the best-known is Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Halifax

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Halifax. The closest is Khyber Building (1 km); the best-known is Black-Binney House (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Halifax

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Halifax. The closest is Georges Island (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Halifax

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Halifax
  2. 1 km Maritime Museum of the Atlantic · museum, Halifax
  3. 1 km Art Gallery of Nova Scotia · museum, Halifax
  4. 1 km Grand Parade · park, Halifax
  5. 1 km Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica · church, Halifax
  6. 1 km Black-Binney House · heritage site, Halifax
  7. 0 km Back to Halifax

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How to reach Halifax

    All places near Halifax by distance

    Within 15 km of Halifax

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Halifax by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs124168Sullivan's Pond (4 km)
    Parks2226Grand Parade (1 km)
    Museums1517Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (1 km)
    Churches1012St Paul's Church (1 km)
    Forts & heritage810Khyber Building (1 km)
    Other attractions89Welsford Parker Monument (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves59Georges Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast56Dartmouth Cove (2 km)
    Waterfalls33Maple Falls (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints12Mount Uniacke (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Ummah Masjid (3 km)
    Treks11Gibraltar Rock Loop (46 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Panuke Lake Nature Reserve (57 km)

    Halifax: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Halifax?

    Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (museum, about 1 km), Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica (church, about 1 km), Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (museum, about 1 km), Grand Parade (park, about 1 km), Black-Binney House (heritage site, about 1 km), Royal Artillery Park (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Halifax?

    203 places on Spotwander: 124 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 parks, 15 museums, 10 churches, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Halifax?

    Sullivan's Pond, about 4 km by road; Maynard Lake (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Halifax?

    Grand Parade, about 1 km by road; Royal Artillery Park (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Halifax?

    Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, about 1 km by road; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Halifax?

    Start in Halifax, visit Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, then Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, then Grand Parade, then Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, then Black-Binney House, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Halifax?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and museums.

    Towns near Halifax

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Halifax’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.