From waterfalls to water slides, white sand beaches, to walks in the park, these itineraries will inspire you to explore all corners of the Halifax region.
Rediscover all the things you already love about Halifax, and discover more than a few new favourites with 11 brand new itineraries, featuring day trips, weekend getaways, staycation inspiration, family vacations, romantic escapes and classic East Coast road trips.
Find the hidden gems and explore the unconventional with itineraries created to help you rediscover the heart & soul of Halifax.
Itinerary #1: Hidden Waterfalls of Halifax
Get out and adventure across the region, chasing the hidden waterfalls of Halifax!
DURATION: 1-1.5 days
LOCATION(S): Eastern Shore: Sheet Harbour, Musquodoboit Valley: Dean, Bedford-Sackville Region: Hammonds Plains
BEST SEASON: Summer
GREAT FOR: Adventurers / Locals / Anyone looking to experience something new in the HRM
Itinerary #2: Make a Splash Family Weekend Adventure
Take the weekend to unplug, shut off your screens, get moving, and make a splash with your family in Halifax!
DURATION: 2-3 days
LOCATION(S): Multiple locations throughout the Halifax Region: Downtown Halifax, Hammonds Plains, Spryfield
GREAT FOR: Families
BEST SEASON: Summer
Itinerary #3: Out-Of-This-World Stargazing Adventure
Sometimes you need a little space to get away from the everyday. The Eastern Shore provides stargazers with optimal conditions for viewing billions of stars in the clear night sky.
DURATION: 1 evening
LOCATION(S): Dartmouth & Eastern Shore
BEST SEASON: Summer / Fall
GREAT FOR: Couples / Photographers / Explorers
Itinerary #4: Lobster Rolls & Secret Shores
Explore the Peggy’s Cove area like a local with a day at a secluded beach and a fresh seafood lunch at a locally-owned hidden gem.
DURATION: 1-2 days
LOCATION(S): Peggy’s Cove & St. Margaret’s Bay Area: Tantallon, French Village, Dover, Lower Prospect
BEST SEASON: Summer
GREAT FOR: Couples / Friends / Families
Itinerary #5: Wild Swimming Weekend
Take a weekend to relax and savour the swims – fresh, salty and wild – on this wild swimming weekend in Halifax.
DURATION: 2 days
LOCATION(S): Multiple locations throughout the Halifax Region: Eastern Shore, Purcells Cove, West End Halifax, South End Halifax
BEST SEASON: Summer
GREAT FOR: Adventurers / Families / Friends / Couples
Itinerary #6: Off-The-Grid Eastern Shore Getaway
Take a break from the day-to-day routine and unplug with an off-the-grid afternoon on Halifax’s untouched Eastern Shore.
DURATION: 1 day
LOCATION(S): Eastern Shore: Musquodoboit Harbour, Spry Bay, Sheet Harbour
BEST SEASON: Summer
GREAT FOR: Friends / Families / Anyone eager to explore a part of the Halifax region they’ve never encountered
Itinerary #7: Tea Party in the Park Afternoon Adventure
Have a fun day in the Spring Garden Area with a trip to a storybook café and a walk through the magical Halifax Public Gardens.
DURATION: 0.5 day
LOCATION(S): Downtown Halifax: Spring Garden Area
BEST SEASON: Spring / Summer / Fall
GREAT FOR: Families / Friends / Reconnecting
Itinerary #8: The Halifax Region Grand Tour Road Trip Route #1
DURATION: 2 days
LOCATION(S): South Shore: Hubbards, Mount Uniacke, Musquodoboit Valley: Wyses Corner
BEST SEASON: Any season – depending on what you want to do!
GREAT FOR: Couples / Families / Best Friends’ Road Trip
Itinerary #9: Downtown Dartmouth Daycation
DURATION: 0.5 day
LOCATION(S): Downtown Dartmouth
BEST SEASON: Spring / Summer / Fall
GREAT FOR: Solo / Families / Friends
Itinerary #10: See It Again for the First Time: Rediscover Halifax
See the city through fresh eyes with this weekend itinerary created to help you rediscover Halifax – no matter how many times you’ve seen it before.
DURATION: 2-3 days
LOCATION(S): Downtown Halifax / Peggy’s Cove
BEST SEASON: Spring / Summer / Fall
GREAT FOR: Locals / Frequent Visitors / Returning Locals
Itinerary #11: Relax & Reconnect Weekend Getaway
DURATION: 2-3 days
LOCATION(S): Downtown Halifax
BEST SEASON: Spring / Summer / Fall
GREAT FOR: Reconnecting with friends, family, loved ones you may not have seen in a while.
