Halifax Harbour, Halifax

Name: Halifax Harbour
Address: Halifax, Canada

#106 among attractions in Halifax

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Halifax Harbour is a large natural harbour on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, located in the Halifax Regional Municipality. Halifax largely owes its existence to the harbour, being one of the largest and deepest ice-free natural harbours in the world. Before Confederation it was one of the most important commercial ports on the Atlantic seaboard. In 1917, it was the site of the world's largest man-made accidental explosion, when the SS Mont-Blanc blew up in the Halifax Explosion of December 6. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°37'0"N, 63°32'60"W

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Nearby attractions include: Point Pleasant Park, Pier 21, Seaport Farmers' Market, York Redoubt.

1 miNW
Park
Point Pleasant Park, Halifax
26 min walk • Nestled at the southern tip of the Halifax peninsula, Point Pleasant Park is a verdant oasis offering a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This sprawling 75-hectare urban park is a cherished landmark for both locals and visitors who come to bask in...
1.7 miNW
Museum, Piers and boardwalks
Pier 21, Halifax
43 min walk • Pier 21, a national historic site located in Halifax, Canada, is a museum that stands as a testament to the country's rich immigration history. From 1928 to 1971, Pier 21 served as the gateway to Canada for over one million immigrants, becoming known as the ‘Ellis...
1.8 miNW
44°38'26"N • 63°33'58"W
Seaport Farmers' Market, Halifax
47 min walk • Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
1.5 miS
Park
York Redoubt, Halifax
38 min walk • Nestled on the rugged shores of Halifax, Canada, York Redoubt National Historic Site offers a blend of natural beauty and historical significance. This coastal fortification, part of a network of defenses built to protect Halifax Harbour, has stood watch since 1793.
1.7 miNW
Museum, History museum
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Halifax
44 min walk • The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, nestled on the Halifax waterfront, stands as a testament to the nation's rich tapestry of immigration history. As a national historic site, Pier 21 served as the gateway to Canada for over one million immigrants between...
1 miW
Tower
Prince of Wales Tower, Halifax
27 min walk • The Prince of Wales Tower is the oldest martello tower in North America and is located in Point Pleasant Park, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was built in 1796 by Captain James Straton and was used as a redoubt and a powder magazine. Restored, it was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1943.
1.7 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Georges Island Lighthouse, Halifax
45 min walk • Georges Island Lighthouse is a prominent concrete lighthouse, built in 1917 on Georges Island, which replaced an earlier tower built in 1876. The light-keeper's house remains standing a few hundred feet to the north. The lighthouse is operated by the Canadian Coast Guard.
2.1 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
T-Room, Halifax
55 min walk • The T-Room is a campus bar located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia on Barrington Street between Spring Garden Road and Morris Street. It was opened in 1937 by Fredrick H. Sexton on the campus of the Nova Scotia Technical College, which is today the Sexton Campus of Dalhousie University. Dr.
1.9 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Shearwater Aviation Museum, Halifax
49 min walk • The Shearwater Aviation Museum is an aviation museum located at CFB Shearwater in Shearwater, Nova Scotia.
1.9 miNW
Memorial, Cemetery, Historical place
Fort Massey Cemetery, Halifax
49 min walk • Fort Massey Cemetery is a military cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia dating back to the 1750s, and is the resting place for British and Canadian soldiers, veterans and spouses. The cemetery is named after Major General Eyre Massey. The cemetery is maintained by Veteran's Affairs Canada.
1.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Atlantic School of Theology, Halifax
41 min walk • Atlantic School of Theology is a Canadian public ecumenical university that provides graduate level theological education and undertakes research to assist students to prepare for Christian ministries and other forms of public leadership.