Take a downtown walking tour that takes two to three hours on a pleasant day or the Halifax Harbourwalk. You'll note that some of the buildings have historic plaques on them and go back to the late 1700s and early 1800s. You might consider taking a guided harbor tour on the Theodore Too. Back on land, stop and visit colorful little shops that offer handcrafted jewelry, glass, silver, clothing, antiques, linens and souvenirs along with cafes and bistros that serve local fare including fresh seafood.
Do some shopping at the Pier 22 Pavilion along the waterfront where you'll see glass blowers and other crafts people working and selling their creations. Also stop in at the Nova Scotia Center for Craft and Design and the Scotia Square, an indoor mall with many shops in the same area. You'll find a Visitor Information Center there if you need help getting around. Other landmarks to visit are the 1813 Privateers Wharf and Warehouse and Pier 21, a museum for Canadian immigrants from 1928 to 1971.
Visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic located in the historic waterfront.district. It features exhibits and artifacts from the "Titanic" that sank in 1912 and the story of the town's participation in the rescue and burial of its passengers. If you have a car, drive, or take a guided bus tour, to Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the largest cemetery for these passengers. If time permits, visit Halifax Common, Canada's oldest city park, the Museum of Natural History and the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, a hilltop fort that offers a spectacular view of the harbor.
