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Wheelchair Accessible Nova Scotia: Places to stay, dine, visit and more in Halifax

Halifax, our capital city by the sea, beautifully combines historic buildings and sites with modern new structures and businesses stretched along four kilometers of wheelchair accessible waterfront boardwalk. You’ll find plenty to see and do throughout our hillside port city – from exploring historic parks, museums, and pedestrian-friendly Argyle Street, to the many hotels, eateries and attractions throughout downtown.

Places to Stay in Halifax

From hotels in historic buildings such as the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites and Westin Nova Scotian to some of our newest hotels, The Sutton Place Hotel and Moxy Halifax Downtown, you are sure to find an accessible place to stay in Halifax that meets your needs.

  • Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites: Historic hotel with four renovated wheelchair accessible rooms that offer a spacious bathroom with a roll-in shower. Learn more
  • Westin Nova Scotian: Wheelchair accessible rooms, restaurant and property. Learn more
  • The Sutton Place Hotel: Accessible King rooms with roll-in shower on floors 7-19.
  • Moxy Halifax Downtown: Along with wheelchair accessible parking, entrance and lobby restaurant, stay in one of the queen wheelchair accessible guest rooms (some with connecting rooms) available on each floor.

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Main entrance to the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites in Halifax Nova Scotia
Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

Halifax Attractions, Museums, Artisan Shops & Galleries and more

Stroll along one of the world’s longest urban boardwalks spanning four kilometres (2.5 miles) – from the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 at the Halifax Seaport to Casino Nova Scotia. This level boardwalk winds along the harbourfront that’s lined with shops, eateries, and attractions including the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Discovery Centre. You can even board the Halifax Transit ferry terminal and ferries – all of which are wheelchair accessible.

A family of four exploring the Discovery Centre In Halifax Nova Scotia
Discovery Centre
  • Weekend Farmers’ Markets at Alderney Landing, Halifax Forum, and Halifax Seaport are located in accessible buildings with wheelchair accessible parking located nearby.
  • Halifax Citadel National Historic Site: The grounds, main floor of the Cavalier Building, Army Museum, most of the exhibits, and washrooms are all wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is located at the front entrance/exit near the front entrance kiosk. Service animals are welcome, in the company of their handlers.
  • Shakespeare by the Sea: Outdoor-based summer theatre takes place in Point Pleasant Park. Located on an accessible path with the option of using the service of the theatre’s accessibility golf cart to assist attendees with getting to and from the theatre performance venue (contact directly for details and to book).

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Family experiencing Halifax Citadel on a beautiful sunny day
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Wheelchair accessible places to Dine in Halifax

National and international chain restaurants and restaurants in large chain hotels with wheelchair accessible accommodations also offer accessible options to patrons. Be sure to contact businesses directly for additional information to ensure that specific needs are met.

  • Restaurants in Bishops Landing on the Halifax Waterfront boardwalk including Ristorante a Mano and The Bicycle Thief.
  • Queens Marque district restaurants, including Drift, Peacock Wine Bar and Bar Sofia, are fully accessible.
  • The BG Halifax Beer Garden, Salt Yard Social, and the Salt Yard food community on the Halifax Waterfront: The BG, Salt Yard Social, and food village are all ground level with wheelchair accessible washrooms built within this seasonal outdoor food court on the Halifax Waterfront.
  • Gahan House Nova Centre: Housed within the new Halifax Convention Centre, Gahan House is wheelchair accessible.
  • Evan’s Fresh Seafoods & Restaurant: Located within Alderney Landing, access and seating inside as well as on their seasonal beer garden are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible washrooms located inside near the eatery.
  • Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub: Side entrance ramp on Sackville Street as well as accessible patio in summer and fall months.
  • The Wooden Monkey Dartmouth: Elevator brings you to the second-floor restaurant which is level with wide aisles and ample seating.

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The Bicycle Thief Restaurant on the Halifax Waterfront
The Bicycle Thief

Wheelchair Accessible Outdoor Activities, Parks, Trails and Tours

  • Over the Edge: From May to October, catch a bird’s eye view over Downtown Halifax and the Halifax Seaport when you rappel down the Westin Nova Scotian hotel with Over the Edge. Wheelchair users are outfitted with a wheelchair rappelling kit that will allow them to safely descend the 100+ feet from top of the hotel to the ground!
  • Halifax Public Gardens: Level trails that take you through a 16 acre Victorian historic park in downtown Halifax.
  • Halifax Common Pool: Newly opened in summer 2023, this public outdoor oasis on the Halifax Common parkland area has a pool lift, lifejackets and an aquatic wheelchair available for pool users.
  • Harbour Hopper Tours: One wheelchair accessible Harbour Hopper vehicle; call at least 24-hours in advance to book.
  • Point Pleasant Park: Historic 75-hectare wooded park crisscrossed with 39 km of easy winding trails and wide paths, many wheelchair accessible.

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A professional rappelling guide hooks up a wheelchair user in the harness before they rappel down the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel in Halifax Nova Scotia
Rappelling with Over the Edge

Additional Information on Accessibility in Halifax

Halifax Transit

Discover Halifax

Halifax Convention Centre

 

Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Stanfield international Airport

A child climbs one of the climbing walls in the Halifax Common Pool as their mother watches from the pool on a sunny summer day in Halifax Nova Scotia
Halifax Common Pool

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