General Information

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is the Atlantic Center and the capital city of Nova Scotia.

With a population of almost 360,000, Halifax Regional Municipality is the largest city east of Quebec City and north of Boston. Halifax offers a dynamic and intriguing mix of heritage and culture, with a cosmopolitan feel.

Since being founded in 1749, Halifax has played a key role in the economic and cultural development of Canada and the north eastern Atlantic seaboard. With over 400 km of coastline, white sand beaches, and one of the world's largest natural harbours, life here revolves around the sea.

For over 250 years Halifax has been a world class place for both business and pleasure. Halifax features premiere meeting and convention facilities, fine dining, great music, fashionable boutiques, quirky craft shops, cobblestone walkways, and historic buildings.

The rolling hills of this city rise up from the harbour and the historic central district to the upper ramparts of the Halifax Citadel, a star-shaped fortress that offers visitors splendid views of the city and waterfront. In the heart of the downtown you'll find art galleries, museums, historic sites and churches, shopping, sidewalk cafés and friendly nightclubs. Also part of the Halifax experience are lively pubs and livelier entertainment, spectacular shows, first class sporting events, riveting live theatre on both sides of the harbour, scrumptious dining and non-stop fun.