Halifax County

Nova Scotia

A coastal landscape with a lighthouse, rocky terrain, and a road leading to the sea.
A coastal village with wooden houses, a dock, and a large cloud in the sky.
A white lighthouse with a red top on a rocky outcrop by the sea during sunset.
A lighthouse on a rocky outcrop with a long-exposure sea in the foreground.
A white lighthouse with a red top on a rocky outcrop by the sea.

Popular cities in Halifax County

A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with people walking and playing in the water.
Halifax
Known for Ports, Historical and Tours
Atlantic Canada’s harbor city is a treasure trove of maritime heritage, woodland parks and sandy beaches.

Reasons to visit

  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
  • Dalhousie University
  • Halifax Citadel
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A street lined with colorful buildings, including a whiskey lounge and a furniture store.
Dartmouth
Known for Shopping, Ports and Lakes
Enjoy lots of aquatic adventures on the lakes of this waterfront community, situated on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbor.

Reasons to visit

  • Dartmouth Crossing
  • Shubie Park
  • Angus L. Macdonald Bridge
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A museum interior with a large aircraft nose, a red helicopter, and wooden beams on the ceiling.
Goffs
Venture to sights like Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum and Bennery Lake Nature Reserve as you discover Goffs.

Reasons to visit

  • Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
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A frozen lake with snow-covered trees and icebergs.
Porters Lake
Known for Natural parks
Escape to Porters Lake! Enjoy its parks.
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A calm river surrounded by residential areas and trees, with a sunset in the background.
Beechville
Explore attractions like Exhibition Park and Long Lake Provincial Park as you discover things to see and do in Beechville.
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A snow-covered park with a wooden bench, a circular pond, and a forest in the background.
Bedford
Known for Friendly people, Budget and Luxury
Experience upscale Bedford: its coffee, parks, lake views and more!
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Stay near popular Halifax County attractions

A bustling waterfront promenade with a pier, a tall ship, and various shops including a pizza restaurant.

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

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