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Perched in the cove of a gulf on the eastern coasts of Canada, the city of Halifax has a spirit of hospitality rooted into its traditions. This natural harbour is where the English and Scottish settlers chose to settle in 1749. After the American Revolutionary War, 7,000 American soldiers and citizens loyal to the Crown found refuge here, on the eastern coasts of Canada. Two centuries later and Halifax has welcomed a million migrants, who left a Europe ravaged by war for a better future in Nova Scotia.
The history of the city comes alive every day during the changing of the guard on Citadel Hill and in the Maritime Museum, where the dramatic scenes of the rescue operation for the fateful Titanic, the bodies of whose victims were brought to Halifax, are brought to life in the special exhibition. At the harbour waterfront, with the little boats and luxury yachts, there is a carefree atmosphere in the cosy cafes and restaurants, where you can enjoy some lobster and handmade chocolates.
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The best things to do in Halifax
Visit Fort George, the symbol of the city and a splendid example of 19th-century British fortress architecture. Built at the peak of Citadel Hill, this star-shaped fortress currently houses the Army Museum. Come to see one of the daily reconstructions of parades with real actors and grab the chance to be a guard at the fort for a day.
Take a stop at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic to admire the excellent collection of maritime instruments, model ships and photographic exhibitions of different events on the oceans, such as the sinking of the Titanic. On the museum dock you can visit the CSS Acadia, a retired hydrographic ship.
Visit the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the largest art museum in the Atlantic provinces of Canada, with over 13,000 exhibits. Keep an eye out for the folk creations of local painter Maud Lewis and the excellent temporary exhibitions.
Don’t miss the excellent Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the entry point for 1 million migrants who arrived here from Europe in the period 1928-1971, seeking work and a new homeland. Visit the Ellis Island of Halifax and see the moving stories of the immigrants to Nova Scotia brought to life through multimedia exhibits, artefacts and personal testimonies.
Take the boat to Fisherman’s Cove (on the east side of the harbour) to the green McNabs Island, just a stone’s throw from downtown Halifax.
Once a military defence zone, this nature lovers’ paradise is today an ideal place for walking or cycling through the woods and the ruins of the fortifications or for some relaxation on the beach.
Daytrips from Halifax
Visit the picturesque coastal village of Peggy’s Cove and its symbol the atmospheric lighthouse, 43 km from Halifax. Here you will enjoy walking alongside the waters of the North Atlantic and birdwatching. Try your kayaking skills out and have some tasty lobster in one of the charming restaurants.
Board one of the boats that departs from Halifax harbour and which sail deep into the sea of Nova Scotia to enjoy the unique experience of whale watching.
The best shopping in Halifax
The main shopping area in the city extends over nine blocks along Spring Garden Road. Here, you will find clothing outlets and hundreds of shops stocking clothes, accessories and much more.
Look for original souvenirs, t-shirts and comics in the shops housed in the old warehouses in the Historic Properties neighbourhood.
At Canada’s only natural glass factory on the waterfront you can see the craftsmen at work and choose which of their creations you’d like to buy. This can be wrapped in special packaging for your flight.
Combine shopping with a meal and a movie at one of the many malls within the city and its surrounding area.
For souvenirs with a maritime motif and handicrafts with the aroma of the Atlantic, visit Fisherman’s Cove, just 20 minutes from downtown Halifax. Walk along the wooden waterfront and shop direct from the studios of the local artists.
Eating in Halifax
The cuisine of Halifax takes its ingredients from the fishing grounds of Nova Scotia. Lobsters and jumbo shrimps are brought direct from the freezing waters of the Atlantic to your table at one of the waterfront restaurants of Halifax with a view of the harbour or at the fish restaurants of the seaside village of Peggy’s Cove.
Discover the local flavours through the food walking tours that are organised by the city’s tourist agencies. You will be taken to the colourful Halifax Farmers’ Market, the oldest (1750) in North America, with the celebrated Nova Scotia apples. Stop at the delis, restaurants and patisseries that are favoured by the locals for seafood, meat specialties, a local beer and handmade chocolates.
Hop on board the double-decker Magic Winery bus for a tour of the vineyards in the Annapolis Valley.
Visit the oyster farm on Eel Lake and be initiated by the experts into the art de la table (art of table setting) of the fruits of the sea.
Halifax has a vibrant nightlife, as befits a North American metropolis. Go to the hip downtown nightspots to party alongside the locals, with famous foreign DJs on the decks. Discover retro disco, rock haunts and ultra-modern dance clubs with separate spaces for wild private parties.
How to get from the airport to Halifax
Take the #320 (Airport - Fall River) ΜetroΧ bus operated by Halifax Transit, the public transport service, from the airport to downtown Halifax. Buses depart every 60 minutes outside of peak hours and every 30 minutes during peak hours (6-9 am and 3-6 pm).
During the summer season (May to October), there is an Airport Express shuttle bus service, which connects the airport with downtown Halifax. Buses run daily every 60 minutes, from 8 am to 7 pm.
Alternatively, you can use one of the transit services available at the airport (taxi, limousine or ride share). The taxi fare from downtown Halifax costs 64 Canadian dollars.
The prettiest time of the year to visit Halifax is during the summer, when the whole city is in festive spirit. The options cover all tastes, from the jazz festival on the waterfront to the Shakespeare by the Sea festival, which takes place at the Cambridge Battery in Point Pleasant Park. Book your flights for Halifax with Olympic Air and experience an epic nautical myth next to the wild coasts and oceans of East Canada.