The 10 Best Fun Activities & Games in Halifax, Halifax Region

April 21, 2022 Terina Blouin

Travelers say Halifax is best seen on foot, so park the car and start walking. Immerse yourself in Halifax's rich history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and be sure to survey the city from the 18th-century Citadel National Historic Site. Then walk into any of Halifax's great bars and restaurants and catch some live music to round out your day.
Restaurants in Halifax

1. H2O Golf

1869 Upper Water St On the Waterfront, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S9 Canada +1 902-414-5738 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Located on the Halifax Waterfront, H2O Golf is North America’s only floating ocean golf green, providing an opportunity for golfers of all abilities to show off their short game for the opportunity to win a number of exciting prizes, including a $500 cash prize for a hole-in-one! 10% of all sales go directly toward supporting local charities.

2. The Great Escape

5693 North St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 1N5 Canada [email protected] http://www.thegreatescape-hfx.com/
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

The Great Escape

3. Timber Lounge Axe Throwing

2710 Agricola St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 4E1 Canada +1 902-453-8627 http://www.timberlounge.ca/
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5.0 based on 17 reviews

Timber Lounge Axe Throwing

4. Nearby Planet VR

2093 Gottingen St, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3K 3B2 Canada +1 902-407-5650 [email protected] http://nearbyplanetvr.com
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Nearby Planet VR

Experience the thrill of Virtual Reality at Nearby Planet VR. Conveniently located with 3 affordable private suites, a Multi-Player Suite and a Virtual Reality Escape Room. Virtually unlimited realities to play, explore and experience. Fun for one or in a group.

5. HaliMac Axe Throwing

1920 Brunswick Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 0C5 Canada +1 902-407-2250 [email protected] http://www.halimac.com
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

HaliMac Axe Throwing

Reviewed By worldtraveller7823 - New Brunswick, Canada

This was an amazing experience and so much fun. Four of us went for the first time. The owner was accommodating, fun and provided an experience to remember. She has a true passion for her business. Thank you!

6. Emera Oval

North Park Stree, Halifax North Common, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada 490-2347 http://halifax.ca/SkateHRM/index.html
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70%
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4.5 based on 152 reviews

Emera Oval

Reviewed By newf1946 - Halifax, Canada

This is a great free outdoor skating area that makes its own ice. It is part of a large historical Commons. Great for walking in the city, also amateur sports on parts of it in the summer. Very close to the Historic Citadel and the downtown of Halifax.

7. Hop Skip Jump

10-100 Susie Lake Cres, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3S 1C7 Canada +1 902-406-4406 http://hopskipjump.ca/
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Hop Skip Jump

hop! skip! jump! in Halifax is Nova Scotia's biggest indoor play space offering a 3,500 square foot, three level, multi-colour play structure for ages five to 12 as well as a toddler section for the younger ones, featuring a spinning palm tree, balloon carnival, trampoline, animal merry-go-round. For the adults, there is a bright and cheerful coffee area and complimentary wifi.

8. Captured Escape Rooms

1684 Barrington St Suite 400, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2A2 Canada +1 902-422-2224 [email protected] http://www.capturedescaperooms.com
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Captured Escape Rooms

We are OPEN! Explore, discover and ESCAPE with Captured, Halifax's largest escape room site! Each game is filled with puzzles, clues, and challenges designed to make you think and work together! Unlock the mysteries and prove your wit! Can you find your way home and send a "Distress Signal", break free in "The Pirate's Brig", or save Dr.Estella in "Among the Stars"? Our games are family friendly and fantastic for tourists!

Reviewed By BenH689

Went with a large group and had a great time. These guys put on a fun experience with immersive environments. My group dominated Distress Signal, which included an actual fuselage and cockpit from a plane. Highly recommend!

9. Kartbahn Indoor Karting

66 Otter Lake Court Bayers Lake Business Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3S 1L9 Canada +1 902-455-5278 [email protected] http://www.kartbahn.ca
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Kartbahn Indoor Karting

Kartbahn Racing is Atlantic Canada’s premier Indoor Karting and Mission Based Laser Tag destination for 20 years! We’re just off the highway in the Bayers Lake Business Park, Exit 2A of the 102 headed into Halifax! Karting sessions are 8-minutes timed and take 10-12 minutes to run. That means usually 15-20 laps for the average driver. How many can you do? These karts represent the next generation in the world of electric karting offering drivers a true racing experience. Equipped with 190 AMP DC motors, these karts will reach speeds of up to 50kph! To compensate for the speed, they are all equipped with hydraulic brakes, LED brake lights and remote-operated speed control switches. We promote safe and fast driving in a controlled environment. Best lap wins the session, so get some space! Challenge your competitors by finding that perfect lap! It’s a full body adrenaline rush from start to finish. We call it KBTactical Mission Based Laser Tag. Forget what you know about laser tag because this isn’t it. Rifles, red dot sights, no vests! You’ve never experienced anything like this before! KB Tactical features a 3,000+ square foot indoor arena and is based on team-vs-team missions. The team with the best communication and spirit will challenge for the overall win. Time to get tactical! Perfect for family fun, bachelor/stag parties, birthdays, sports teams, schools, group and corporate events. We specialise in teambuilding and have catered for groups well over 100 people! With a 1,000 square foot conference room, we have the perfect venue for your next meeting or conference! We’ll see you at the track!

10. Wanderer's Grounds

Summer St & Sackville St, Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Wanderer's Grounds

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