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Westin Nova Scotian

Hotel in Halifax

HotelLively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)
Opened
1930
Brand
Westin

Location Excellent location — 11 attractions within walking distance · near a station

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About

Westin Nova Scotian is a hotel to stay in Halifax. The hotel is close to Discovery Centre and Pier 21, about 0.1 km from Halifax.

Notable stay

The Westin Nova Scotian is a Canadian hotel located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, owned and operated by New Castle Hotels and Resorts. It was built in 1928 by the Canadian National Railway as the Nova Scotian Hotel and after several changes of owners and names in the late 20th century became the Westin Nova Scotian in 1996. (via Wikipedia)

Architect: Archibald and SchofieldWikipedia →

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Discovery Centre0.2 km
  • Pier 210.3 km
  • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 210.3 km
  • The Prow Gallery0.5 km
  • Halifax Brewery Farmers Market0.5 km
  • Georges Island National Historic Site0.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 157 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 5 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
CFB Shearwater 4.9 km
Nearest station
Halifax0.1 km
Nearest beach
Black Rock Beach1.8 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 17.8 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the right
Currency
CAD
Power
Type A/B plugs · 120 V · 60 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

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