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Halifax Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
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Halifax Public Gardens
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Peggy's Cove
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
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Halifax | Sabaton 2026<Legends on Tour>Tour
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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Halifax, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Halifax-Dartmouth
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Best Western Plus Chocolate Lake Hotel
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Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
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Moxy Halifax Downtown
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites HALIFAX AIRPORT by IHG
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Halifax Tower Hotel & Conference Centre, Ascend Hotel Collection
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Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Halifax/Downtown
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Courtyard Halifax Downtown
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Halifax-Downtown
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The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
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Alt Hotel Halifax Airport
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What to eat
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Bishops Park
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Halifax Public Gardens
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