Destination
Halifax, Canada
Halifax is a seafaring university town with a lively waterfront and lobster at every turn, and the gateway to Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and the Cabot Trail.
Trips to Halifax from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | fine |
| May | fine |
| June | best |
| July | best |
| August | best |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- July: Halifax Jazz Festival and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.
- September, October: Fall foliage on the Cabot Trail peaks in early to mid-October.
- January, February, March: Cold, snowy and windy; most coastal attractions run reduced hours.
Where to stay in Halifax
- Downtown and the Waterfront: The harbour boardwalk, the Citadel and most hotels within walking distance.
- North End: The city's craft breweries, bakeries and indie restaurants along Gottingen and Agricola.
- South End: Leafy university district near Point Pleasant Park and the Public Gardens.
- Dartmouth: Across the harbour by ferry, with a growing food scene and lake swimming.
- Peggy's Cove and the South Shore: Fishing-village inns 45 minutes out, on the way to Lunenburg.
What to do in Halifax
- Sunset at the Peggy's Cove lighthouse
- Lobster roll on the Halifax waterfront boardwalk
- Noon gun at the Citadel Hill fortress
- Day trip to the UNESCO town of Lunenburg
- Tour the Alexander Keith's brewery
- Road trip the Cabot Trail in fall colour
Good to know
| Airports | Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Halifax |
| Kind of trip | city, food, nature, road-trip, history |
Questions about Halifax
When is the best time to visit Halifax?
June, July, August, September and October.
Do US citizens need a passport for Halifax?
Yes. Halifax is in Canada; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Halifax on the ground?
Halifax is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.