14 Things to Do in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Summer Visual Story

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Introduction

14 Things to Do in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Summer Visual Story

There are many things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia in summer, such as visiting...

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THING TO DO 1

Halifax Citadel

One of the most famous landmarks in Canada and a National Historic Site of Canada...

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THING TO DO 2

Museum of Natural History

Across the street from the Halifax Citadel, you will find the Natural History Museum. This...

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THING TO DO 3

Halifax Public Gardens

On your walk from the Citadel down to the waterfront, pass by the Halifax Public...

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THING TO DO 4

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Between 1928 to 1971, Halifax was Canada's most important port for immigration. More than one...

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THING TO DO 5

Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery

To get a feeling for what the sailors' town of Halifax was like in the...

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THING TO DO 6

Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market

Once you have made it down to the Halifax waterfront, there is so much more...

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THING TO DO 7

Fairview Lawn Cemetery (Titanic Cemetery)

When the supposedly unsinkable Titanic hit an iceberg over 100 years ago, it wasn't too...

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THING TO DO 8

St. Paul's Church

St. Paul's Church was built at the same time as the Citadel, and is the...

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THING TO DO 9

Harbour Tour on a Small Boat

There are many different operators offering boat tours of the Halifax harbour. Take your pick...

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THING TO DO 10

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Ah, the boardwalk... A great way to enjoy sunny summer afternoons in Halifax with ice...

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THING TO DO 11

Historic Properties

At the end of the boardwalk, you reach the Historic Properties. This is a great...

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THING TO DO 12

Explore the Halifax Pub Scene

Despite being the economic center of the four eastern provinces of Canada, the restaurant and...

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THING TO DO 13

Climb up on the Wave

In front of the Halifax Visitor Center near the pier, you will notice a giant...

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THING TO DO 14

Day Trips from Halifax

If you have more than a few days to spend in Nova Scotia and would...

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Conclusion

Wrapping up

Halifax is the beating heart of Nova Scotia and the neighboring provinces. There are plenty...

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