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Halifax Highlights: Harbour, History & Citadel
19 placesHalifax
Follow Halifax’s waterfront into its historic downtown, then climb to the Citadel and finish with the city’s defining park. This route pairs maritime landmarks, waterfront atmosphere, civic history and expansive harbour views.
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- Nature
- Folklore
- Local culture
- History
- Social Justice
- Food traditions
- Religion
Places in this guide
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Pier 21 National Historic SiteCanada's last remaining ocean immigration shed 🚢 - 2
Halifax Seaport Farmers' MarketNorth America's oldest continuously operating farmers' market 🛒 - 3
Halifax Waterfront BoardwalkHome of the world's finest Titanic collection 🚢 - 4
Maritime Museum of the AtlanticCanada's oldest and largest maritime museum 🚢 - 5
CSS AcadiaOnly ship afloat from the Halifax Explosion ⚓ - 6
HMCS SackvilleLast surviving Flower-class corvette ⚓ - 7
Historic PropertiesHalifax's first bank 🏦 - 8
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia🎨 Maud Lewis's painted living canvas - 9
Province HouseCanada's oldest house of government 🏛️ - 10
Grand ParadeFixed clock and a lodged frame 🕰️ - 11
Halifax City Hall🕰️ The clock that stopped time - 12
Argyle StreetThe street that started outdoor dining - 13
Alexander Keith's BreweryKeith Hall's private tunnel 🔒 - 14
Old Burying GroundThe general in the rum barrel - 15
Halifax Public GardensTitanic model floating on Griffin's Pond 🚢 - 16
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site🛡️ The citadel that was never attacked - 17
Halifax Town Clock⏰ The Duke's punctual obsession - 18
Point Pleasant ParkNorth America's oldest Martello tower 🏰 - 19
Prince of Wales TowerNorth America's oldest Martello tower
