7 days in Halifax Itinerary

The largest city on Canada's eastern coastline, Halifax boast a rich maritime history and occupies a strategically important location with one of the world's greatest natural harbors.

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site has been added to your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Halifax Public Gardens and Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Change things up with these side-trips from Halifax: Swissair Flight 111 Memorial (in Indian Harbour), Fundy Tidal Bore Adventures (in South Maitland) and Peggy's Cove (Hags on the Hill & Peggy's Cove Lighthouse). There's still lots to do: learn about all things military at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, explore the different monuments and memorials at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, see the interesting displays at Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, and walk around Point Pleasant Park.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Halifax trip maker.

In July, daytime highs in Halifax are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C.