Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax

Slotted into the Halifax waterfront where the harbourwalk meets Lower Water Street, Muir occupies a five-star tower steps from the Historic Properties boardwalk and a short walk to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. It suits business travellers and couples wanting harbour views without leaving downtown.

An indoor pool overlooks the water, and the spa runs body treatments alongside standard facials rather than a bare-bones gym-and-sauna setup. Soundproof rooms face either the harbour or the historic district.

The airport shuttle and concierge-run walking tours cut out taxi guesswork for first-time visitors.