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Halifax Harbourfront Stroll
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax Harbourfront Stroll

Length2.1 mi
Elev. Gain45.9 ft
Est. Steps5000
Scenic views
City walk
Historic site
Created by icrocker

Halifax Harbourfront Stroll Introduction

Halifax Harbourfront Stroll is a 2.1 mile (5,000-step) route located near Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This route has an elevation gain of about 45.9 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.

Attractions Near Halifax Harbourfront Stroll

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NSCAD University

School
NSCAD University, also called the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, is a post-secondary art school in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was founded in 1887 by Anna Leonowens and later became the first degree-granting art school in Canada.

Downtown Halifax Link

Place
The Downtown Halifax Link system is similar to Toronto's PATH or Montreal's RÉSO system, but on a much smaller scale. It consists of a network of climate-controlled pedways (pedestrian tunnels and skywalks) connecting various office buildings, hotels, parkades, and entertainment venues around downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Historic Properties (Halifax)

Place
The Historic Properties (also known as Privateers' Wharf) are warehouses on the Halifax Boardwalk in Halifax, Nova Scotia that began to be constructed during the Napoleonic Wars by Nova Scotian businessmen such as Enos Collins, a privateer, smuggler and shipper whose vessels defied Napoleon's blockade to bring American supplies to the British commander Duke of Wellington.

Granville Mall (Halifax)

Place
Granville Mall is an area in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It was formerly part of Granville Street, until nearby developments, such as the Cogswell Interchange, and Scotia Square, rendered this section fairly useless traffic-wise and it was converted into a pedestrian mall. The buildings lining the street house a large variety of pubs and stores, and also part of the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University).

1801 Hollis Street

Place
1801 Hollis Street is an office building in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Home to many prominent businesses, it was built in 1985 and is one of the tallest buildings in Halifax, standing at 87 metres, with 22 floors. It is located near the waterfront, in a major financial district.The building was originally known as the Central Trust Tower, but was re-branded as "1801" when the trust company closed in 1997.

Barrington Tower

Place
Barrington Tower is a part of the Scotia Square Complex in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The tower stands at 84 metres (275 feet) and has 20 floors. It is owned and operated by Crombie REIT.The building is connected to the Downtown Halifax Link system.

Great Pontack (Halifax)

Place
The Great Pontack (also known as Great Pontac, Pontack Inn, Pontiac Inn, Pontack Hotel, Pontack House, Pontac Tavern) was a large three-story building, erected by the Hon. John Butler (and run by John Willis ), previous to 1754, at the corner of Duke and Water Streets in Halifax, Nova Scotia. (Present-day sites of the Waterside Centre and the Pontac House at the Historic Properties (Halifax).)It was named after the famous Pontack Club in London.

Royal Centre (Halifax)

Place
Royal Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a 13-storey office tower in the heart of Halifax's financial district. It was built in 1960 and was the regional head office of the Royal Bank of Canada (until it moved to the RBC Waterside Centre in 2014), located on 5161 George Street between Granville and Hollis Streets across from the Provincial Legislature Building.

Lighthouse Gallery

Tourist Attraction

The Puffin Gallery

Tourist Attraction
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

2.1 mi

Elev. Gain

45.9 ft

Est. Steps

5000
Created by
icrocker
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