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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
3,234 reviews
"Such a great way to just relax and go for a
nice walk
along the water, watch the ships and ferries, cruise ship watch over by pier 21 or wander to the maritime museum and learn about the titanic, and Theodore tugb..."
"Home to
street performers
, bagpipers, deep-sea fishing tours, harbour tours, and those playing a beach volleyball game or having an ice cream cone or a beaver tail."
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Halifax Public Gardens
3,993 reviews
"It's so incredible to walk through there's so much to see! From the pond with the miniature boats and the ducks, to all the
beautiful flowers
& trees throughout, there's a spot with cacti and succulents, big beaut..."
"There is a
band stand
and a place to buy ice cream.Great place to go to see beauty while spending a quiet time to read or reflect."
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Halifax Central Library
1,109 reviews
"... modern art design of an entire wall devoted to cards from the library card catalogue of another era … some of us still remember doing library searches that way! Very impressive architecture,
beautiful building
!"
"The
rooftop patio
is amazing, and there are lots of wonderful nooks and crannies to hang out in throughout the library."
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Fairview Lawn Cemetery
781 reviews
"
Buried here
is a trimmer by the name of J Dawson (Joseph), a member of the band (John Hume), Sidney Goodwin who was the unknown child and James McGrady (the last body pulled from the Atlantic)."
"Amazing part of History, Being there where
Titanic victims
were laid to rest over 100 years ago is an incredible part of history, chilling is another way I describe the experience"
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Point Pleasant Park
829 reviews
"Friendly
dog owners
too!"
"In the Park one could find attractions, such as, the ruins of several fortifications and the oldest
Martello Tower
which was built in 1796."
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Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
594 reviews
"After breakfast there is a wonderful choice of
fresh produce
, dairy, wine, ciders to purchase."
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Great market
with lots of food vendors, farmers and artisans."
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St. Mary's Basilica
215 reviews
"Simplistic and, yet, very elegant nave had pristine decors with white columns and beautiful
stained glass
windows."
"Up to this time (and since), this 1820-1829 Roman Catholic
Gothic Revival
beauty in granite and iron stone remains the finest example of this architecture in Halifax."
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Halifax Distillery Co.
90 reviews
"Stopped in for the rum tasting, we did the small tour of the distillery and then enjoyed our tasting in the in the
tasting room
."
"We’d been on a
cruise ship
for ten days coming from the UK and avoiding hurricanes, so we were very eager to finally dock in Halifax and explore land for a change."
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Garrison Brewing Co.
91 reviews
"I did the 10
beer flight
as you can see below, it’s pretty diverse and less than $15 US."
"Great
brew pub
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Emera Oval
152 reviews
"This is a great free
outdoor skating
area that makes its own ice."
"Just check the schedule online before you go, they close it every
few hours
to perform maintenance."
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Old Burying Ground
289 reviews
"A beautifully kept area in the heart of Halifax where you can learn of the
early history
of Halifax."
"This is a very old
historic cemetery
in the heart of downtown."
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The Emigrant Statue
174 reviews
"Great place to stop for a
photo opportunity
whilst in Halifax which brings the history of the city to life."
"Walk the length of the
board walk
from the cruise port to the bridge!"
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Old Town Clock
296 reviews
"That was a very dark time in
Halifax history
."
"Lovely
piece of history
preserved for us all..."
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St. Paul's Church
178 reviews
"The Georgian architectural styled church was established in 1750 and retains the bragging rights as being the oldest Anglican Church in Canada and the
oldest building
in all of Halifax."
"As a church with so much history, including a constant reminder of the
Halifax Explosion
, this church blends that history with a testament to its roots with numerous tablets situated around the walls."
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Casino Nova Scotia
317 reviews
"We lucked out and were in Halifax on a Friday (Saturday works as well) this casino has an all you can eat
lobster tail
and prime rib for $9.99."
"This casino is walking distance near the
Halifax waterfront
."
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Long Lake Provincial Park
35 reviews
"You turn every
trail
you walk.into a sewer system making it unbearable for families and responsible dog walkers alike!"
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Harbourside Market
255 reviews
"More food vendors than
craft vendors
."
"All kinds of local
fresh produce
, meat, cheese, crafts, paintings....I even saw a pizza slice with an egg cooked into it!!"
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Sir Sandford Fleming Park (The Dingle)
59 reviews
"Great vistas of the North West Arm , yachts,
boating
and in a peaceful setting.The tower is historic and especially appealing when it is open for views from the top."
"This is a beautiful park with lots of walking trails,
picnic
and swimming areas as well as beautiful nature."
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Victoria Park
64 reviews
"We spent 2 hours hear strolling in the park and relaxing on one of the
benches
,watching the world go by....taking pictures of my family with the beautiful range of flowers throughout the park.As we are from the UK..."
"Flowers and
trees
galore, trails and such beauty."
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Province House
93 reviews
"Superior
self guided
or with a guide tours."
"We took the free
guided tour
of Province House and were glad that we did!"
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Dalhousie University
81 reviews
"... walk,it would be helpful to get bus routes they have a great update on phone when next bus due.The
Library
is a good place for a visit.Back to Dalhousie accommodation good, breakfast available between 7:00 and..."
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Hemlock Ravine
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2 Crows Brewing Co.
43 reviews
"Especially loved the Jamboree strawberry-guava sour and the Pollyanna wild northeast
IPA
."
"Definitely
worth a visit
for out of towners."
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Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower
9 reviews
"It is a quick walk form your car, once you find it in Fort Needham
Park
."
"This
monument
included lots of information including what the ships carried that caused the enormous explosion and also pieces of the ship were also used when creating this memorial."
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Halifax City Hall
44 reviews
"It is one of the oldest and largest
public buildings
and in 1997 it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada."
"It's well located just near the seashore in downtown area and just face with St, Paul
Anglican Church
."
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Hydrostone Market
26 reviews
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Mont Blanc Anchor Site
11 reviews
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Seaview Memorial Park
22 reviews
"Adjacent to the
museum
this is not on a tourist route as such and whilst there is really only this in the vicinity it is a tranquil place to stroll through and enjoy, and offers a view of the underside of the MacK..."
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Samuel Cunard Statue
16 reviews
"Remember, Samuel Cunard
history
started there in Halifax so it is appropriate to honor him at the port"
"It is beside the
Seaport Market
and at the beginning of the boardwalk that will take you all the way to Historic Properties."
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Camp Hill Cemetery
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