#halifax city

Downtown Halifax is a very walkable city, and while there are many hills, it's very compact, making it easy to get around.

We highly recommended walking the entire Halifax waterfront boardwalk, which is one of the longest boardwalks in the world. The stunning view and wooden boardwalk make it extremely comfortable for walking.

A series of walking and hiking trails can be found throughout the other regions of Halifax, however, you will either need to bus, car, or taxi drive to those locales.

Getting to Halifax By Car

Whether you're driving from New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, the rest of Canada or the United States, you will arrive in Halifax via the Trans-Canada Highway.

TOLLS: It's important to know that if you are traveling from outside Nova Scotia into our province via the Trans-Canada Highway, drivers will need to pay a $4 fee at the Cobequid Pass.

If you are traveling to Downtown Halifax from within Nova Scotia, there are no road tolls, unless you choose to enter via the Halifax Harbour Bridges.

Getting to Halifax By Plane

Halifax has one international airport, the award-winning Halifax Stanfield International Airport, located just 30 minutes from the downtown core.

Halifax Stanfield offers roughly 150 weekly flights from Toronto, 70 from Montreal and 85 from Ottawa. With daily flights from Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia and Orlando, Halifax, Nova Scotia is an accessible destination.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is also the only airport in Atlantic Canada to offer U.S. pre-clearance, making travel that much easier.

HALIFAX AIRPORT SHUTTLE: Maritime Bus offers the Halifax Airport Shuttle, making it even easier to get to and from the airport stress-free. Or you can also book taxi from halifax airport

Getting to Halifax By Train

VIA Rail Canada offers trans-continental connection with Western Canadian cities, and some US destinations. It's a great way to see the scenery and back roads of Canada.

DID YOU KNOW: You can reach Halifax from Montreal by train overnight!

Getting to Halifax By Bus

Maritime Bus provides a passenger service across Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Quebec.

Visit their website to see bus routes and schedules.

Getting to Halifax By Boat

Cruise vessels stopping in Halifax arrive right in the Halifax Harbour, where guests are immediately treated to the stunning waterfront boardwalk and the city's vibrant downtown core.