Unforgettable experiences await you in Halifax
It’s never too soon to start planning your 2025 trip to the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), and Discover Halifax has some inspiration for you – the 2025 edition of the Top 10 Things to Do in Halifax.
Offering visitors and residents alike a vibrant mix of experiences to enjoy across the region, the 2025 list highlights a blend of new and established, providing fresh and exciting reasons to explore HRM, while showcasing the amazing activities and events that continue to make our communities thrive.
Research has shown that Halifax is one of the top regions Canadians want to visit in 2025. There are hundreds of reasons to plan your trip, but if you need some inspiration, we’ve made it easy for you with over ten must-see and do experiences:
1. Hockey Canada Rivalry Series: Team Canada vs. Team USA
2. Unique Halifax accommodations
3. Halifax Tides FC
4. Waterfront Cunard District eateries
5. On-the-water adventure experiences
6. Unique rural festivals
7. Live music and entertainment at the Garrison Grounds
8. Explore Halifax’s military past and present
9. 2SLGBTQAI+ offerings
10. The Canadian Curling Trials for the 2026 Milan Olympics
And because it’s a year of anniversaries, we have two bonus entries to add to the list:
11. 30th anniversary of the Halifax Comedy Fest
12. 45th anniversary of the FIN Atlantic Film Festival
From high-energy sport events and activities, culinary and culture, and everywhere in between, Halifax continues to shine as a must-visit destination for the upcoming year. To learn more about the experiences and activities that made the Top 10 in 2025, visit discoverhalifaxns.com/things-to-do/top10/.
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