Plan Your Visit

Plan a visit to a dynamic new waterfront district in the absolute centre of downtown Halifax, filled with restaurants, art, shopping and events.

Parking

Enter the secure underground public parking garage outbound on Lower Water Street, next to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. There are over 300 parking spaces available in the garage, open 24 hours a day.

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Please take a ticket on the way in. Pay stations are found at each exit.

To exit into the public space, follow the arrows to the blue Queen’s Marque district vestibule to exit into the North Chock, near Peace by Chocolate.

Parking Rates:     $5 hourly     |     6am – 6pm: $40 (max)     |     6pm – 6am: $40 (max)

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How to get here

The Queen’s Marque district is located on the vibrant Halifax waterfront. The district is accessible through three entryways along Lower Water Street and through its North and South Gate, located at the bottom of Prince St. and George St.

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Tidal Beacon

This towering art piece responds to the tides and weather, transforming itself with light, sound and motion.

As the tides change, light rises and shifts within the structure, culminating at high and low tide with a 12-minute light event, including a beaming beacon of light that shines into the sky and out over the harbour.

Tidal Beacon is fully accessible, with a lift inside for any visitors with limited mobility.

To best time your visit, check today’s high and low tides here.

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Situated in the absolute centre of downtown Halifax in the new Queen’s Marque district, Muir juts dramatically over the waterfront, heralding unprecedented views and direct ocean access. With bespoke interiors and furniture, ultra-premium fitness and vitality centre, exclusive guest-only art gallery and enviable location in the epicentre of the new culinary district, Muir is a gracious host and one-of-a-kind destination.

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    Art walk

    This is a destination where art is present at every touchpoint.

    Take a walk around the Queen’s Marque district to locate the Fresnel Lenses, welcoming visitors from Lower Water St into the district.

    Within the district, The Siren’s Calling features four sirens standing high above the plaza. Step out into Prince St. to view Sail, a ghostly ship illuminated at the edge of the water.

    Each of these pieces establishes a distinct sense of place and pays tribute to the region and its people.

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    Bike the boardwalk

    Make the most of the district’s unprecedented waterfront location and take a bike for a ride along the Halifax waterfront. With over 4 km of boardwalk, Queen’s Marque is a natural end or beginning to your ride.

    Return to Queen’s Marque district and relax with a coffee on the steps of Queen’s Landing, the only place along the waterfront where you can touch the Atlantic Ocean, or enjoy leisurely lunch overlooking Rise Again Square.

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    Touch history

    Visit the North Hull and read the story of Joshua Slocum, the first person to circumnavigate the globe alone. His story is etched in the Muntz metal that lines the entrance to the district.

    Historical survey markers are granite boundary stones installed by the British military in the 19th century. An original marker, uncovered during excavation, is positioned in the Bosque Gallery with the inscription W.D. that, historically, pointed the way to the War Department.

    Ballast Boxes were used in ships to provide stability. When a ship emptied its cargo, the Ballast Boxes were filled with stones and natural materials prior to sailing back home. You can find a series of ballast boxes at the bottom of Prince Street. Each of these is filled with stones from various locations like the West Indies, Galway and Cuba.