3 Days in Halifax Trip: Budgets, Hotels, Food & Attractions

Day 1 | Morning

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Thu,Sun,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 14.5 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada

The Canadian Museum of Immigration History at Pier 21 is a national museum. It is also a National Historic Site of Canada. It has played an important role in Canada's immigration history, carrying the memories of 1 million immigrants who came to Canada. Arguably, one in five Canadians today can trace their origins back to Pier 21. The glorious history attracts a large number of tourists and new immigrants to visit. Although it is a national museum, it focuses on the experience of tourists and is committed to allowing tourists to participate in history. It is a rare interactive museum.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, you can head to Museum of Natural History, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Museum of Natural History

Opening Hours: Open from 10:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 8.3 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 1747 Summer St, Halifax, NS B3H 3A6, Canada

The Halifax Museum of Natural History is located two blocks north of Spring Garden Rd and west of Castle Hill. The exhibits in the museum include specimens of animals and plants from different periods. It is a good place to understand the local environment and explore life. It is very suitable for parent-child travel.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Museum of Natural History, Muir, Autograph Collection nearby is the best place to stay.

Muir, Autograph Collection

The Muir, Autograph Collection was recently opened in 2021, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Halifax.

The hotel is only 1km from Halifax VIA Rail Station and 27km from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, giving guests a number of convenient transportation options. Famous local attractions Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Murphys The Cable Wharf-Whale Watching and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, can all be reached with a short walk.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. Guests of this Halifax hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

When it comes to Halifax hotels, the Muir, Autograph Collection is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 2 | Morning

Halifax Discovery Centre

Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday:10:00-17:00;Wednesday:10:00-20:00

Ticket Price: 10 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Discovery Centre, 1593 Barrington Street

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: this is a great place for kids to learn and have fun

Day 2 | Afternoon

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia nearby is the top choice before you leave Halifax Discovery Centre and hit the road.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,12:00am-5:00pm;Open on Mon,2:00pm-9:00pm;Open on Tue-Wed,10:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 5 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: 1723 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V9, Canada

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is housed in the imposing Dominion Building, which once served as the post office. The museum has a large collection of paintings by local artists, and the official website can find the arrangement of temporary themed exhibitions in the recent period.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax in advance, because all the tourists head to Art Gallery of Nova Scotia love staying at it.

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax

The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Halifax, having been recently opened in 2020.

The hotel is conveniently located just 1km from Halifax VIA Rail Station and 32km from Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with Nova Scotia Sport Hall Of Fame, Province House and World Trade and Convention Centre all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. This Halifax hotel offers parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Day 3 | Morning

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-4:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 1675 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3, Canada

The Atlantic Maritime Museum is close to the sea and has a very eye-catching appearance. In addition to introducing the history of the Halifax explosion, the museum also displays many models of early cruise ships. It is worth mentioning that, since part of the Titanic was salvaged to the Port of Halifax, the museum also has a link about the Titanic, including the salvaged shipwrecks, ship wrecks, and some historically significant old photo. There is a shop specializing in the sale of spare parts for ships in the museum, which can be bought as souvenirs. The HMCSSackville frigate, which served in World War II, is moored in a nearby harbor. The staff on it are from the Canadian Navy. If you are interested, you can visit together.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Peggy's Cove nearby is the top choice before you leave Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and hit the road.

Peggy's Cove

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Peggy's Cove，Nova Scotia，Canada

Peggy's Bay is located 43 kilometers west of Halifax, on Highway 333, and is a famous fishing village in Canada. The granite shores, lighthouses, charming piers and shacks make up the eye-catching picture, a paradise for photographers and artists, attracting a large number of tourists every year. When you first enter the village, there is a free parking lot with toilets on the left hand side, next to the tourist information center. The gallery across the street and the 30-meter-high Fishermen's Monument are also a sight. In the small restaurant in the village, you can eat fresh oysters that have just been caught, which are delicious and inexpensive. Nova Scotia is home to more than 160 historic lighthouses, the most well-known of which is the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove, a small seaside fishing village. The lighthouse by the sea is a landmark building in Peggy's Bay. There is a small post office inside, which can be stamped with a unique commemorative postmark. Against the backdrop of the azure sea, the red and white lighthouse sets off the rolling granite bay, exuding the tranquility that is characteristic of the seaside. The lighthouse, built in 1915, still fulfills its duty to illuminate fishing boats today. On the tall ship sailing to Halifax Harbour, you can not only enjoy the rolling coastal scenery, but also learn about the marine culture and experience the pleasure of sailing the boat yourself, and don't forget to taste the freshly caught aboard of fresh seafood. If it is summer, you can arrange the tour time before 10 am, because many tour groups will arrive at noon, and there are often traffic jams.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Sabrina.Anna.MM: if you go back a little you can find some angles for photos with out people in them

Trip.com User: this is a great place, so picturesque.

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