Hotel in Downtown Halifax near Harbourfront and Attractions

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the historic Halifax waterfront, just a short walk from the Radisson. Located in the heart of downtown, our hotel puts you conveniently close to great shopping and a variety of waterfront activities and entertainment options. Take a morning stroll along the historic waterfront, have a picnic on McNab's Island, enjoy a relaxing harbour cruise or experience Canada's past at Pier 21. The Radisson is within walking distance of several popular attractions, including the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Neptune Theatre.

During your stay at our hotel in Downtown Halifax, visit these attractions:

Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum (19.7 miles)
If you're interested in aircraft and aviation artifacts, you won't want to miss this unique museum.
Phone: +1 (902) 873-3773
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (0.5 miles)
Considered one of the best art galleries in the region, this gallery contains local, regional, folk and international work.
Phone: +1 (902) 424-7542
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (0.5 miles)
Visit this imposing stone fort and experience beautiful views of downtown Halifax and the harbour.
Phone: +1 (902) 426-5080
Halifax Shopping Centre (3.0 miles)
Shop at more than 170 stores, including Wal-Mart, Pier One and small boutiques.
Phone: +1 (902) 453-1752
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (0.1 miles)
Nova Scotia's maritime history comes to life at this waterfront museum. Don't miss the Titanic exhibit, significant because more than 100 victims of the disaster are buried in Halifax cemeteries.
Phone: +1 (902) 424-7490
McNab's Island (7.9 miles)
Explore the trails on this quiet island, and you'll think that you're hundreds of miles from civilization.
Phone: +1 (902) 465-4563 (ferry)
Neptune Theatre (0.4 miles)
Experience live theatre when you attend one of the Neptune's exciting productions, which range from political dramas to musicals.
Phone: +1 (902) 429-7300
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History (1.0 mile)
Visit this museum to learn more about Nova Scotia's animals, plants and native culture.
Phone: +1 (902) 424-7353
Pier 21 (0.8 miles)
Pier 21, now restored to its original appearance, was the first stopping point for more than one million immigrants who came to Canada between 1928 and 1971.
Phone: +1 (902) 425-7770
Public Gardens (0.6 miles)
The Public Gardens have showcased lovely Victorian landscaping since 1875.
St. Paul's Anglican Church (0.6 miles)
Visit Canada's oldest Protestant church, the first Anglican church founded outside Great Britain.
Phone: +1 (902) 429-2240

About Halifax

Home to well over 100,000 people, Halifax is the Atlantic Provinces' most important harbor city, and its well-protected waters are the launching point for countless fishing and cargo ships. This young-spirited town can trace its history back to the 1740s, when British Colonel Edward Cornwallis and his men established a military post, naming the place after George Montagu Dunk, Earl of Halifax. Over the next century or so, Halifax served as the Atlantic headquarters of Britain's Royal Army and Navy. As the Navy grew, so did the need for carpenters and builders; subsequently, thanks to shipbuilding and fishing industries, Halifax grew to become one of Eastern Canada's more affluent cities. Remnants of Halifax's colonial roots can be seen today in the presence of the Citadel, a large, 19th-century stone fortress and national historic site which sits on a hill overlooking the city. In addition, wood and stone warehouses dating from the early 1800s still line the waterfront area and make up a shopping promenade; a Victorian-style city hall greets thirsty tourists with afternoon tea every day during summer months; the Georgian-style Province House (1819), Canada's oldest government building, is home to the Nova Scotia Provincial Legislature; Point Pleasant Park recollects the town's military history with its Prince of Wales Tower, an 18th century Martello tower; and St. Paul's Anglican Church rests on historic Grand Parade, constructed in 1750 and surviving as Canada's oldest Protestant church. Take time out for one of the Halifax Harbor cruises that depart from Cable Wharf - perhaps a whale-watching excursion or a trip to McNab's Island (a nature-lover's paradise crisscrossed by century-old dirt roads and home to Fort McNab and Mauger's Beach Lighthouse). Stop by the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which celebrates Halifax's life-long love affair with the sea. Or, if a casual stroll is in order, explore the city's historic waterfront area between Sackville and Purdy Wharf, where you'll find a number of quaint old shops and open-air cafés.

Did you know?

Perched along the eastern shore of Canada and bordered by the Atlantic, Halifax, the nation's 13th largest city, is exactly the half-way point betwixt Europe and North America's west coast.

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