Downtown Halifax

Halifax, Canada

The city's financial and entertainment hub, home to the waterfront boardwalk, Citadel Hill, and over 200 restaurants and bars.

Places in Downtown Halifax

Halifax waterfront pubs Halifax has more bars per capita than any city in Canada, with a strong concentration along the waterfront.
Citadel Hill A star-shaped fortress overlooking downtown Halifax, central to the city's military history.

Best time to visit: June to September brings warm weather ideal for the waterfront and outdoor dining, without the harsh Atlantic winter.
Getting around: Downtown Halifax and the North End are walkable, with the waterfront boardwalk connecting most major sights; a car is useful for reaching Peggy's Cove and the wider Nova Scotia coast.
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Language: English. French is also official.
Timezone: AST (UTC-4, UTC-3 in summer)
Current trends: The 2024 Cunard mixed-use development near Bishop's Landing has brought a wave of new dining concepts to the Queen's Marque district, while the North End's Gottingen and Agricola Streets continue to anchor the city's artistic and nightlife scene.

North End — A transformed artistic community of hip coffee shops, cool restaurants, and bars, with Gottingen and Agricola Streets at its centre.
Queen's Marque — A newly regenerated waterfront district anchored by the five-star Muir hotel and a cluster of acclaimed restaurants.