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  1. Halifax is a UK-based bank that offers various financial products and services, such as mortgages, savings, loans, credit cards, pensions and insurance. Find out how to apply online, get support, manage your money and plan your future with Halifax.

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  3. Halifax (Scottish-Gaelic: Halafacs or An Àrd-Bhaile) is the capital and most populous municipality of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, and the most populous municipality in Atlantic Canada. As of 2023, it is estimated that the population of the Halifax CMA was 518,711, with 348,634 people in its urban area.

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    Halifax is the provincial and regional hub of Nova Scotia. It is, however, a small city by North American standards (2016 pop. 425,900). Rather than feeling relegated to 'second-fiddle' status, this dichotomy is celebrated by residents who take pride in their slower pace and warm hospitality.

    By train

    1. See also: Rail travel in Canada 1. 44.63962-63.567972 Halifax station, 1161 Hollis Street (located next to Westin Nova Scotian Hotel).(updated Oct 2023) 1.1. VIA Rail Canada, toll-free: +1-888-842-7245. Operates train routes across Canada.(updated Mar 2022) Operates The Ocean route with three trips per direction per week between Halifax and Montreal, including stops in Moncton and Sainte-Foy (near Quebec City). Travel time to Halifax from Moncton is 4.25 hours, from Sainte-Foy is 18 hours,...

    By car

    Halifax is connected to the rest of Canada by provincial highways 102 and 104. Highway 102 runs between Halifax and Truro, where it connects to Highway 104 (the Trans-Canada Highway). Going west on 104 takes one to the New Brunswick border, and then onto Maine, Quebec, or Prince Edward Island. The drive from Halifax to the New Brunswick border takes about two hours, and there is a $4 toll at the Cobequid Pass. Going east on 104 takes you to Cape Breton or, alternatively, the ferry to Prince E...

    By bus

    1. 44.63929-63.568273 Maritime Bus, 1161 Hollis St, ☏ +1 902-429-2029, toll-free: +1-800-575-1807, info@maritimebus.com. Operates an inter-regional bus service between destinations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. .(updated Apr 2022) 1.1. Operates the following routes to Halifax: 1.1.1. Between Halifax and Kentville including stops in Dartmouth and Wolfville. Travel time to Halifax from Dartmouth is 15 minutes, from Wolfville is 1.5 hours, and from Kentville is 2 hours...

    The Halifax Peninsula is quite dense and charming, owing to its 18th century street layout, however beyond the peninsula sprawl becomes more prominent. Public transit is limited and mostly impractical outside the peninsula. The downtown shopping and attractions will engage the average traveller for a day or two at most. Beyond this time frame, a ca...

    44.643468-63.5726841 Old Burying Ground, Barrington St and Spring Garden Rd. The graveyard was in use from 1749 to 1843 and there are moderately informative plaques and signs throughout.
    44.6475-63.57462 St. Paul's Anglican Church (Historic St. Paul's on the Grand Parade), 1749 Argyle St (across the street from the Old Burial Grounds), ☏ +1 902-429-2240, office@stpaulshalifax.org....
    44.647975-63.5734723 Province House, 1726 Hollis St, ☏ +1 902-424-4661. Jul-Aug: M-F 9AM-5PM, Sa Su and holidays 10AM-4PM; rest of year M-F 9AM-4PM. Home to Canada's oldest provincial legislature a...
    44.6429-63.57534 Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd at Queen St, ☏ +1 902-490-5700. M-Th 9AM-9PM; F Sa 9AM-6PM; Su noon-6PM. After decades of planning, the new Central Library finally o...
    44.6494-63.57131 Waterfront. A beautiful 4.5 km boardwalk that runs from Pier 21 to Casino Nova Scotia is lined with historic buildings, shops, restaurants, art installations and other entertainmen...
    44.64569-63.57052 Harbour Hopper, 1549 Lower Water St (in lot on north side of Salter St at the waterfront). Guided tour of Halifax and harbour in an amphibious vehicle. Very informative and highli...
    44.6488-63.57233 Boat Tours, ☏ +1 902-420-1015. Open seven days a week May-October. Murphy's the Cable Wharf is in the heart of the Halifax waterfront and offers a variety of boat tours including n...
    44.638-63.60514 Canoe the Northwest Arm (St. Mary's Boat Club), 1641 Fairfield Road (off Jubilee), ☏ +1 902-490-4688. Sa Su 11AM-7PM. Take a trip up the beautiful Northwest Arm to see the historic...

    Halifax is home to three major universities. Students make up a significant proportion of the population in certain neighbourhoods. 1. Spread over three campuses, Dalhousie Universityis the largest educational institution in Nova Scotia. With 15,000 undergraduates and a broad range of graduate and professional programs, Dalhousie is one of Canada's...

    The military is the largest employer in the region. The city is home to Maritime Forces Atlantic HQ and the navy's East Coast fleet. Among the military installations around the city are Windsor Park, Stadacona and HMC Dockyard. It is hard to go anywhere without seeing a reference to the Navy. Many corporations have their regional headquarters in th...

    Shopping areas

    1. 44.6528-63.57951 Barrington Street (between Cogswell and Morris). Barrington Street is an up-and-coming area in the heart of the Central Business District. Beautiful buildings mixed with the growing number of new stores make this definitely a nice place to 'hit up'.(updated Apr 2016) 2. 44.6446-63.57022 Brewery Farmers' Market, 1496 Lower Water St. This was the site of the Halifax Farmers' Market prior to its relocation to the newly constructed Seaport building at Pier 20. However, some ve...

    Stores

    1. 44.644775-63.5741937 Black Market Boutique, 1545 Grafton St, ☏ +1 902-423-5724. M-W 10AM-6PM, Th-Sa 10AM-7PM, Su 11AM-6PM. A variety of interesting trinkets, accessories, textiles and items from around the world.(updated Mar 2016) 2. 44.642275-63.579378 Bookmark, 5686 Spring Garden Rd, ☏ +1 902-423-0419. M-F 9AM-10PM, Sa 9AM-6PM, Su 11AM-6PM. The last independent general interest (new) bookstore on the peninsula. A huge selection in a small space; special orders are their specialty.(update...

    Seafoodis generally not much cheaper in the Maritimes than elsewhere and many restaurants in Halifax specialize in seafood dishes. The exception to seafood being the same price in Nova Scotia are mussels. They are generally good quality, cheap, and found on many appetizer menus. Another seafood worth having is scallops, as they are generally higher...

    There are a large number of good cafes, pubs, and other eateries all throughout downtown. Mostly clustered around the downtown, especially Argyle Street, and waterfront, but there are also excellent options across the harbour in Dartmouth and in the city's North End Liquor purchases for private consumption are regulated by the provincially owned li...

    • Citadel Hill National Historic Site. Perched atop the grassy hillock looming over town, this star-shaped fort played a key role in Halifax's founding.
    • Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. There's an argument that this dockside museum is Canada's most important institution. Between 1928 and 1971, Pier 21 was the Canadian version of the USA's…
    • Halifax Central Library. Built on a former parking lot, this stunning modern library, composed of glass boxes stacked artfully on top of each other, was opened in 2014 and has…
    • Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. The province's premier art institution is a must-see. It has a strong collection of local art, particularly the work of folk artist Maud Lewis, including…
  4. Jul 6, 2020 · Discover the best attractions, activities and food in Halifax, a vibrant Canadian city on the east coast. From donairs and nightlife to Titanic graves and lobster rolls, here are 21 fun things to do in Halifax by a local.

  5. 2 days ago · Halifax, city and capital of Nova Scotia, Canada. A major amalgamation and incorporation as Halifax Regional Municipality (referred to as HRM) occurred in 1996 and united the City of Halifax, the City of Dartmouth, the Town of Bedford, and Halifax County Municipality within boundaries that include the original Halifax county (with ...

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