Halifax
Alexander Keith's Brewery
This is a craft brewery in a massive iron-stone building (c1834) where Alexander Keith's beer was originally brewed. It includes a Brew house, hospitality rooms, 19th century company store, interpretive centre. Tours are available with costumed animators. It is open year round Mon-Sat 10am - 10pm, Sun 10am-6pm.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Constructed between 1828 and 1856, the Citadel commemorates Halifax's role as a key naval station in the British Empire. This attractions includes guided tours with costumed animators. Open May 7 - Oct 31.
Info: (902) 426-5080
Halifax Public Gardens
Spring Garden Road
Began in 1866, these formal gardens are the oldest Victorian gardens of their type in North America and are also considered to be one of the continents finest.
Historic Properties
1869 Upper Water Street
The first restoration project of its kind in Canada; three city blocks of Canada's oldest surviving group of waterfront warehouses and some of North America's finest Victorian-Italianate facades. One of a kind specialty shops, great restaurants, boardwalk, and unique events. This attraction has a heritage Canada designation. It is open year round.
Info: (902) 429-0530.
HMCS Sackville
1675 Water Street
A WWII convoy escort corvette, which has been restored as a floating naval memorial to the courage and sacrifice of all that served in Canada's navy.
Info: (902) 429-2132.
Bluenose II
Either at the wharf of the Maritime Museum in Halifax or at her birth at the Fisheries Museum in Lunenburg, visit the replica of the original Bluenose which is depicted on the Canadian dime.
Info: 1-800-763-1963.
Casino Nova Scotia
1983 Upper Water Street
You'll find entertainment, dining and gaming at the Casino Nova Scotia. Open year-round, 24 hours a day.
Info: (902) 425-7777.
Discovery Centre
1593 Barrington Street
This hands-on science and technology centre brings out the child in us all.
Info: (902) 492-4422.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Changing exhibits displays Atlantic Canada's nautical and marine history.
Info: (902) 424-7490
Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer Street
Discover the natural wonders of Nova Scotia at the Museum of Natural History. Displays include geology, botany,
mammals, birds and marine life, archeology, and Mi'kmaq quilt work.
Info: (902) 424-7353.
Pier 21 National Historic Site
1055 Marginal Rd.
This historic site is the last remaining immigration shed in Canada. Over one million immigrants began their lives in Canada between 1928 and 1971. This site now houses artifacts and interactive multi-media technology displays to preserve this heritage.
Info: (902) 425-7770.
Peggy's Cove
Village of Peggy's Cove
This fishing village is famed for its picturesque and typically East coast profile, with houses perched along a narrow inlet and on wave washed boulders facing the Atlantic. Extremely scenic, but bring a jacket even in the summer.
Dartmouth/Eastern Shore
Eastern Passage
A restored 200 year old fishing village offering visitors a peek into the past. Crafts, gifts, extensive boardwalk, charter boats, deep sea fishing, and whale watching.
Shearwater Aviation Museum
The Shearwater Aviation Museum chronicles the history of maritime aviation history from 1918.
Info: (902) 460-1083.
Lawrencetown Beach
This is one of several beaches along the eastern shore. This provincial park offers safe waters with life guards on duty, changing facilities, toilets and a canteen. Lawrencetown Beach is a wonderful place to enjoy the ocean.