Radisson Suites Hotel Halifax

Enjoy the sights and sounds of the historic waterfront, just a short walk from our hotel in Halifax. Lodging at the Radisson, located in the heart of downtown, puts you conveniently close to great shopping and a variety of waterfront activities and entertainment. Take a morning stroll along the historic waterfront, have a picnic on McNab's Island, take a relaxing harbour cruise or experience Canada's past at Pier 21. Other popular attractions such as the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Neptune Theatre are within walking distance of our Halifax lodging.

Area Attractions:
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
If you're interested in aircraft and aviation artifacts, you won't want to miss this unique museum.
(902) 873-3773
Miles from hotel: 19.7

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Considered one of the best art galleries in the region, this gallery contains local, regional, folk and international work.
(902) 424-7542
Miles from hotel: 0.5

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Visit this imposing stone fort and experience beautiful views of downtown Halifax and the harbour.
(902) 426-5080
Miles from hotel: 0.5

Halifax Shopping Centre
Shop at more than 170 stores, including Wal-Mart, Pier One and small boutiques.
(902) 453-1752
Miles from hotel: 3

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Nova Scotia's maritime history comes to life at this waterfront museum. Don't miss the Titanic exhibit, significant because more than 100 victims of the disaster are buried in Halifax cemeteries.
(902) 424-7490
Miles from hotel: 0.1

McNab's Island
Explore the trails on this quiet island, and you'll think that you're hundreds of miles from civilization.
(902) 465-4563 (ferry)
Miles from hotel: 7.9

Neptune Theatre
Experience live theatre when you attend one of the Neptune's exciting productions, which range from political dramas to musicals.
(902) 429-7300
Miles from hotel: 0.4

Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Visit this museum if you want to learn more about Nova Scotia's animals, plants and native culture.
(902) 424-7353
Miles from hotel: 1

Pier 21
Pier 21, now restored to its historical appearance, was the first stopping point for more than a million immigrants who came to Canada between 1928 and 1971.
(902) 425-7770
Miles from hotel: 0.8

Public Gardens
The Public Gardens have showcased lovely Victorian landscaping since 1875.
Miles from hotel: 0.6

St. Paul's Anglican Church
Visit Canada's oldest Protestant church, the first Anglican church to be founded outside Great Britain.
(902) 429-2240
Miles from hotel: 0.6

About Halifax
Home to well over 100,000 people, Halifax is the Atlantic Provinces' most important harbor city, and its well-protected waters are the launching point for countless fishing and cargo ships. This young-spirited town can trace its history back to the 1740s, when British Colonel Edward Cornwallis and his men established a military post, naming the place after George Montagu Dunk, Earl of Halifax. Over the next century or so, Halifax served as the Atlantic headquarters of Britain's Royal Army and Navy. As the Navy grew, so did the need for carpenters and builders; subsequently, thanks to shipbuilding and fishing industries, Halifax grew to become one of Eastern Canada's more affluent cities. Remnants of Halifax's colonial roots can be seen today in the presence of the Citadel, a large, 19th-century stone fortress and national historic site which sits on a hill overlooking the city. In addition, wood and stone warehouses dating from the early 1800s still line the waterfront area and make up a shopping promenade; a Victorian-style city hall greets thirsty tourists with afternoon tea every day during summer months; the Georgian-style Province House (1819), Canada's oldest government building, is home to the Nova Scotia Provincial Legislature; Point Pleasant Park recollects the town's military history with its Prince of Wales Tower, an 18th century Martello tower; and St. Paul's Anglican Church rests on historic Grand Parade, constructed in 1750 and surviving as Canada's oldest Protestant church. Take time out for one of the Halifax Harbor cruises that depart from Cable Wharf - perhaps a whale-watching excursion or a trip to McNab's Island (a nature-lover's paradise crisscrossed by century-old dirt roads and home to Fort McNab and Mauger's Beach Lighthouse). Stop by the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which celebrates Halifax's life-long love affair with the sea. Or, if a casual stroll is in order, explore the city's historic waterfront area between Sackville and Purdy Wharf, where you'll find a number of quaint old shops and open-air cafés.

Did you know?
Halifax has the unfortunate distinction of being the burial ground for over 150 victims of the Titanic disaster. The widely acclaimed movie, Titanic, chronicled the ship's demise and brought worldwide attention to the Halifax area. The city has three cemeteries holding the remains of Titanic's victims and offers a memorial display at the city's Maritime Museum.

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