Fairmount
Halifax
Popular places to visit
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Browse personal items that survived the Titanic, enjoy dinner with a sea view and shop in the lively market along this scenic walkway.
St. Mary's University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe at St. Mary's University during your visit to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.
Mount Saint Vincent University
Explore the campus of Mount Saint Vincent University during your stay in Halifax. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Climb aboard a century-old ship and discover Atlantic Canada’s seafaring tales and maritime heritage at this harborfront museum.
Halifax City Hall
This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Dalhousie University
Explore the campus of Dalhousie University during your stay in Halifax. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.
Things to do
Halifax Premium Driving Tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Nova Scotia's South Shore
Halifax Small Peggy’s Cove Express
Half-Day Small-Group Tour of Annapolis Valley
Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Fairmount Hotel Deals
HFX Airport Hotel
Good
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
The Barrington Hotel
I love to stay here when we have events in downtown Halifax because it is so central to downtown. However on our stay the line up to check in was over an hour long which was incredibly inconvenient. The lobby looked like an airport waiting room after a flight delay.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
We enjoyed our stay and will book here again.
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
Was all good !
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites
Clean room good food
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Hotel Halifax
The beds were comfortable and the location was excellent. It was very convenient to have direct access to the pedway to get to the waterfront. The hotel was under renovation while we were there, which we knew ahead of time and it did not affect our stay too much. It was inconvenient to not be able ...
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Fairmount
Fairview
When in Fairview, you can plan a visit to Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Westmount
While Westmount might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.
Melville Cove
When in Melville Cove, you can plan a visit to Chocolate Lake Beach and Sir Sandford Fleming Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Cowie Hill
When in Cowie Hill, you can plan a visit to Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Armview
When in Armview, you can plan a visit to Sir Sandford Fleming Park and Chocolate Lake Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Clayton Park
The restaurants and waterfront are just a few features travelers like about Clayton Park. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre are a few top places to visit.