Welcome to the Halifax Waterfront
Sparkling water, a thriving downtown business core, a working port and harbour traffic combine to make the Halifax waterfront both a picturesque destination – and one of Nova Scotia’s most visited locations.
With the sparkling ocean and a working port as a backdrop, it’s no wonder that the Halifax waterfront is home to countless large and smaller world-class events each year. From walk-a-thons, to Nocturne, the world-renowned Busker Festival to International Tall Ships visits, Halifax is a vibrant event city.
View the full schedule of events in the left-hand menu.
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LIVE WEBCAM Recreation on the Halifax Waterfront
For more information on things to do in Halifax, visit www.downtownhalifax.ca.
Museum
For seafarers and adventurers, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a not-to-be-missed destination, complete with big ships, small boats, scale models, blocks and bells, ditty bags, sail needles and yes, foghorns.
Adventure
From sun-drenched patios to quaint Harbourwalks and harbour rides, this is a waterfront with an urban feel and close connection to a growing downtown core. Experience the place The Coast magazine calls “The Best Place to Take Out of Towners”.
Seasonal Boat Tours
Tall Ship Silva
Tall Ship Silva – “Halifax’s Premier Sailing Experience – a patio where every seat has a view” – offering the finest in harbour sails, custom events, corporate entertainment and weddings.
The Tall Ship Silva is a 130 foot schooner offering harbour tours and private charters in Halifax, NS. Equipped with a finely appointed banquet room, fully licensed pub, washrooms and on-deck lounge, the ship accommodates from 10 upto 150 guests. Be entertained by our modern sound system, professional DJ or live musicians, and stay comfortable rain or shine under awnings and indoor/outdoor seating. The first class cuisine and service makes the ship a fine choice for special events, and the Silva’s personal coordinator is available to help make event planning a breeze.
Murphy’s Boat Tours
Home to the Harbour Hopper, the Tall Ship Mar, Whale Watching tours, Theodore Tugboat, and the Harbour Queen, just to name a few. Each year, tourists and locals are welcomed to the seasonal Harbourwalk kiosks housing Murphy’s Boat Tours and gift items.
Sightseeing
Ambassatours Gray Line
Ambassatours Gray Line operates the best sightseeing tours out of Halifax.
Tour products include trips to Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg and Mahone Bay as well as our Deluxe Halifax City tour, offered in an authentic British Double Decker bus! Ambassatours Gray Line is Atlantic Canada’s Largest Tour and Motor Coach operator.
Visit the Halifax waterfront today and Ambassatours Gray Line will take you on a city tour highlighting the Citadel National Historic Site, Titanic and more. Or line up a charter for your next event, or team road trip.
Seasonal Sightseeing
Parks Canada
Offering information and ways to explore the many national Parks Canada sites across Nova Scotia at their waterfront kiosk this summer.
Scenic bike rides around the city with i ♥ bikes
Take a ride with I Heart Bikes to experience the BEST Halifax has to offer. Routes incorporate cycling, walking, sight seeing, and dining to provide the most memorable experience to both visitors and locals. Picnic blankets and city maps are included.
I Heart Bikes is located at the start of the Halifax Harbourwalk between the Emera building and Bishop’s landing.
Trails
The Halifax Harbourwalk
The Halifax Harbourwalk offers explorers almost 4 km of boardwalk complete with views of the harbour and seawall, as well as opportunities to dip into waterfront cafes, shops and museums.
Children
Rosie’s Face Painting
A children’s favorite for many years, Rosie’s Face Painting is located on the Harbourwalk, near the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.