South End
Halifax





Popular places to visit

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.

St. Mary's University
Enjoy the student vibe at St. Mary's University as part of your travels around Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.

Halifax City Hall
This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.

Halifax Public Gardens
Halifax’s Victorian-style gardens are a hidden gem for heritage and respite in the city center. Walk among fountains, ponds and manicured gardens.

Point Pleasant Park
Discover forest trails, harbor views, wartime heritage and Shakespeare at this peninsula park that sees the forest meet the Atlantic Ocean.
Things to do

Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore

Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express

Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg and Titanic Cemetery Full Day Tour

Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley

Halifax: Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and Annapolis Valley Tour
Top hotels in South End

The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Beautiful hotel! Excellent location.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

The Barrington Hotel
We often stay at this hotel when visiting Halifax, location is great, hotel is clean and has everything needed, service is great, overall a great hotel that’s competitively priced.
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Love this hotel! Very classy, great service, & central to everything
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Prince George Hotel
Good business hotel downtown
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Cambridge Suites Hotel
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Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Very courteous. Aĺways offering to help out
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End

Downtown Halifax
Downtown Halifax is beloved for its captivating waterfront views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Neptune Theatre and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Armview
Armview might not have many top sights, but Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Sir Sandford Fleming Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

North End
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in North End. You might want to make time for a stop at Emera Oval or Cornwallis Street Baptist Church.

Melville Cove
While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Mont Blanc Anchor Site and Chocolate Lake Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Westmount
While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.

Cowie Hill
While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.
