Fairmount Travel Guide
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 student vibe at St. Mary's University as part of your travels around Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
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.
Mount Saint Vincent University
Enjoy the student vibe at 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.
Halifax City Hall
This eclectically designed monument is home to the municipal government and is the symbolic center of Halifax Regional Municipality.
Scotiabank Centre
Catch an event at Scotiabank Centre during your trip to Halifax. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Fairmount
HFX Airport Hotel
Everything went pretty smooth.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Cambridge Suites Hotel
Great location! Close to Scotiacentre, Spring Garden road and lots of restaurants.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Halifax
The breakfast was fresh, warm. Staff was very welcoming. Only problem with the stay was there a dog that was barking until 11pm. It was whining, at first I thought it was a child.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Sandman Signature Dartmouth Hotel & Suites
Clean, fabulous, mini apartment - I got a black friday rate. Courteous staff. Quiet. Comfy bed - slept better than I do at home. All round great experience.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax
loved the cleanliness and access to food and waterfront. It was beautiful!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Barrington Hotel
Quiet clean well run
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fairmount
Fairview
While there might not be top attractions in Fairview, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Mainland Common Park and Fairview Lawn Cemetery.
Westmount
While there might not be top attractions in Westmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Halifax Shopping Centre and Chocolate Lake Beach.
Cowie Hill
While Cowie Hill may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site.
Melville Cove
While Melville Cove isn't home to many top sights, Chocolate Lake Beach and Mont Blanc Anchor Site are some notable places to visit nearby.
Armview
Armview might not have many top sights, but Chocolate Lake Beach and Halifax Shopping Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Clayton Park
The restaurants and waterfront are a few reasons travellers visit Clayton Park. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Halifax Mainland Common Park and Canada Games Centre, a few notable attractions nearby.
Fairmount Travel Guide
- Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
- Bayers Lake Business Park
- Dalhousie University
- Halifax Citadel
- Chocolate Lake Beach
- Peggy's Point Lighthouse
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Pier 21 National Historic Site
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Fisherman's Cove
- Halifax City Hall
- Halifax Public Gardens
- Point Pleasant Park
