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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

A sight in Downtown, Halifax, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.

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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk in Downtown, Halifax
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Why go

Four-kilometre harbourside walk past ferries, tall ships and food kiosks.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Halifax, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Alexander Keith's Brewery and The Bicycle Thief.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Halifax, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Alexander Keith's Brewery

    1820 brewery with costumed tours, songs and beer tasting.

    Drinks · 0.2 km straight-line
  2. 2
    The Bicycle Thief

    North American-Italian waterfront restaurant with a big patio on the boardwalk.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    The Five Fishermen

    Seafood restaurant in an 1817 building, known for lobster and its mussel bar.

    Food · 0.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

    Star-shaped hilltop fort with costumed soldiers and the noon gun.

    Sight · 0.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

    Former ocean-liner terminal where a million immigrants landed, now a national museum.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market

    Waterfront market with local cheese, seafood, baked goods and crafts.

    Shopping · 1.1 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is a stop on our Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Halifax

Another curated sight in Halifax. See the full Halifax guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Halifax run from 0°C in February to 21°C in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Halifax from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Halifax weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada
Coordinates
44.64572, -63.56933
Destination
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk: quick answers

How much time do you need at Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Ride the Dartmouth ferry for cheap harbour views.

Is Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk free?

Yes, we list Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk?

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is at Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk?

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk appears on Nova Scotia Coast & Cabot Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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