Introduction
Halifax has a fascinating history with the British and French fighting bloody battles over it, and the Acadians stuck in... Read more
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One of the most famous landmarks in Canada and a National Historic Site of Canada, the Halifax Citadel Hill offers... Read more
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Across the street from the Halifax Citadel, you will find the Natural History Museum. This is one of the great... Read more
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On your walk from the Citadel down to the waterfront, pass by the Halifax Public Gardens. This is one of... Read more
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Between 1928 to 1971, Halifax was Canada's most important port for immigration. More than one million people who immigrated to... Read more
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To get a feeling for what the sailors' town of Halifax was like in the 19th century, take a tour... Read more
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Once you have made it down to the Halifax waterfront, there is so much more to explore. If you turn... Read more
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When the supposedly unsinkable Titanic hit an iceberg over 100 years ago, it wasn't too far away from Nova Scotia.... Read more
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St. Paul's Church was built at the same time as the Citadel, and is the oldest standing building in Halifax.... Read more
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There are many different operators offering boat tours of the Halifax harbour. Take your pick and see the city from... Read more
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Ah, the boardwalk... A great way to enjoy sunny summer afternoons in Halifax with ice cream in hand, or just... Read more
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At the end of the boardwalk, you reach the Historic Properties. This is a great place to buy souvenirs and... Read more
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Despite being the economic center of the four eastern provinces of Canada, the restaurant and nightlife scene in Halifax, Canada... Read more
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In front of the Halifax Visitor Center near the pier, you will notice a giant sculpture of a wave. This... Read more
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If you have more than a few days to spend in Nova Scotia and would like to explore the province... Read more
Conclusion
Halifax is the beating heart of Nova Scotia and the neighboring provinces. There are plenty of things to do in... Read more