Luxurious Hotel with Easy Access to Downtown Halifax

The Harbourwalk in downtown Halifax seems to be in a constant state of motion. Every day, ships and ferries sail into the port, tourists swig pints at seaside pubs, and street musicians vie for the attention of those strolling along the 3-kilometer boardwalk. Located a short distance away, the Delta Barrington offers a luxurious home base for taking in these sights. From the hotel, it's easy to get around via the city's network of skywalks and underground passageways, which also lead to Casino Nova Scotia, where you can try your luck at games of chance or take in a show.

Set along the shores of Halifax Harbour, the casino features slot machines, roulette, and poker tables. This deal's dining credit can be redeemed at either of Casino Nova Scotia's onsite restaurants. Trapeze serves gourmet entrees including pan-seared haddock ($15) and mozzarella-stuffed meatballs ($16). The restaurant's burger bar grills ricotta-topped lamb burgers ($14) and shaved prime rib on ciabatta ($14). For unlimited eats, visit Paradise Buffet.

After a fun-filled night, there are plenty of ways to unwind back at the Delta Barrington, which has an indoor pool and sauna. Perched on the top floor of the hotel, premier rooms offer views of downtown Halifax or the landscaped courtyard.

Halifax, Nova Scotia: A Capital “City” with Sea-Faring History

The city of Halifax does not actually officially exist. Although it was once the capital city of Nova Scotia, the government dissolved Halifax in 1996, choosing instead to govern Nova Scotia as a whole. For being located in a province that officially has no cities, however, Halifax continues to thrive; Frommer’s calls it the “commercial and financial hub of the Maritimes.” Halifax is steeped in history and filled with notable landmarks, but thanks to its large student population, the community feels youthful and progressive.

At the heart of Halifax is its natural harbor, the second largest in the world after Sydney, Australia’s. For up-close views, head to the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. The wooden footpath runs about a mile along the downtown waterfront, which is lined with pubs, fish ‘n’ chips shops, and boutiques. At the boardwalk’s center is the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Canada’s oldest and largest maritime museum. Here, you can peruse exhibits detailing local shipwrecks, the infamous Halifax explosion of 1917, and the city’s golden era of shipbuilding.

Halifax also encompasses hundreds of acres of public parks, including the Victorian-era Halifax Public Gardens. Step through the 19th-century wrought-iron gates at the entrance to explore meticulously landscaped gardens accented by bridges, fountains, and a pond that serves as the summer anchorage for a miniature model of the Titanic. Just around the corner is the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, perched upon a hill overlooking the harbor. The citadel harks back to Halifax’s colonial days as a British fort.

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