Experiences in Downtown Halifax

• Dare to be scared and take a Ghost Tour at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Available all year

• Take an art workshop at Sparkles n' Sawdust Studio, located on Argyle Street

• Visit the Titanic Exhibit at the Martime Museum of the Atlantic - 1675 Lower Water Street, Open all year (admission is FREE for July & August, 2021)

• Dance through the Bishop’s Landing water fountain - Bishop's Landing, Halifax Waterfront, All year

• Take a selfie with the drunken lamp posts - Bishop's Landing, Halifax Waterfront, All year

• Visit the Halifax Waterfront Visitor Information Centre (VIC) - Halifax Waterfront, All year

• Take a pic of the Wave on the Halifax Waterfront - Halifax Waterfront, All year

• Climb the stairs to the Old Town Clock, enjoy the view of the Harbour from the top of Citadel Hill, and see and hear the Noon Gun being fired - Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, All year

• Visit The Split Crow Pub, the oldest pub in Nova Scotia - 1855 Granville Street, All year (Patio service only) 

• Visit the Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market rooftop and take in the view of the harbour and Georges Island - 1209 Marginal Road, All year (open Saturdays only) 

• Experience Argyle and Grafton Streets, featuring people-focused shared streetscapes (Argyle Street is pedestrian-only on weekends May to November) - Argyle and Grafton Streets, All year

• Walk on the cobblestones in Granville Mall - 1895 Granville Street, All year

• Explore the courtyard at Historic Properties, browse the shops for local souvenirs and take a selfie on the anchor - 1869 Upper Water Street, All year

• Unleash the kids’ energy at the Submarine and "train station" playground - Halifax Waterfront & Peace and Friendship Park, All year

• Stroll through Peace and Friendship Park & see the decorative lights lit up at night - Peace and Friendship Park, seasonal 

• Visit the four churches in Downtown Halifax: St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica, St. David’s Church, St. Paul’s Church, and St. Matthew’s United Church - Various locations, All year (churches are currently closed) 

• Grab a slice of pizza or try a donair, the official food of Halifax, at the famous Pizza Corner - Grafton and Blowers Street, All year (delivery and take-out only)

• Relax on the Halifax Waterfront hammocks - Halifax Waterfront, April - October

• Say "hello" or ask a question to one of the Downtown Halifax Crew members with blue shirts - Downtown Halifax, May - October

• Sit at the brightly coloured picnic tables around Downtown Halifax including 10 that are wheelchair accessible - Various locations, May - October

• Visit the Old Burying Ground, a historic cemetery - 1541 Barrington Street, Summer/Fall

• Take the ferry ride across the Halifax Harbour - Halifax Ferry Terminal, All year

• Look for the Celtic Cross on George Street - Near the corner of George and Lower Water Street, All year

• Learn more about Downtown Halifax with a ride on the Harbour Hopper -  Tour starts at 5050 Salter Street, July - September 

• Explore the Halifax Harbour by Kayak with Kayak Halifax - Salt Yard, Halifax Waterfront, May - October (Currently closed) 

• Sail through the harbour with J Farwell Sailing Co. - 1655 Lower Water Street, June - October

• Pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure at one of Downtown Halifax's many spas - All year (Open for appointment only)

• Purchase a comic book or two at Strange Adventures - 5110 Prince Street, All year 

• Enjoy the live music while eating at the Salt Yard - Halifax Waterfront, July - September 

• Get your body moving with a dance class on the Waterfront - Halifax Waterfront, July - September 

• Take the Self-Guided Downtown Art Tour and discover all the public art in Downtown Halifax - All year 

• Rent an e-scooter from HFX e-Scooters and take a tour of the city - Halifax Waterfront, June - October

• Play beach volleyball at the Sands of Salter - Halifax Waterfront, June - September

• Rent a bike to ride around Downtown with I Heart Bikes - Halifax Waterfront, June - October

• Take a break in one of the colourful Adirondack Chairs - Grand Parade (1770 Barrington Street) or Halifax Mariott Harbourfront Hotel (1919 Lower Water Street), April - September

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(Photo: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Ghost Tour)