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Nova Scotia’s Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the oldest and largest Maritime Museum in Canada. It’s also one of the most popular attractions in Halifax. Though a small version of the museum opened at another location in 1948, the museum was born in its current incarnation in 1982, at the […]

Things to Do in Halifax: The Maritime Museum of the ...

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Sitting about 80 metres above sea level, Citadel Hill is one of the most-visited attractions in Halifax. It also represents a large chapter in Nova Scotia’s history. When the British founded Halifax, they built a fort here to protect the city and its naval shipyard from the nearby French. In […]

Things to Do in Halifax: Citadel Hill

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Alexander Keith’s, founded in 1820 in Halifax, is one of the oldest breweries in North America. Founded by Alexander Keith, a Scottish-born politician who served as the mayor of Halifax three times, the producer now gives tours of its historic Brewery Market location in downtown Halifax. As you start the […]

Things to Do in Halifax: The Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour

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Located in a beautiful historic building in Halifax, the Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is a national treasure. It was recently voted one of the seven wonders of Canada, and for Canadians (especially those who passed through, or are descendants of those who passed through as they arrived from […]

Things to Do in Halifax: The Museum of Immigration at ...

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Looking for a good beer in Halifax? While the city is rumoured to have the most bars per capita of any town in North America not all nightspots are created equal. For the best breweries and brewpubs to relax with a craft beer, check out the list below: Henry House […]

Breweries and Brewpubs in Halifax

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An active cruise ship port and common jumping off-point for trips around the province of Nova Scotia, Halifax balances quintessential small town charm with big-city amenities and attractions. The city boasts the second-largest harbour in the world, a rich history, and lively cultural and culinary scenes. And with more than […]

Things to Do in Halifax

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Downtown Halifax is compact, walkable, and easy to navigate. The city also offers a wide range of accommodation, from basic hotels and funky hostels to historic B&Bs and luxurious national chain properties. >>Use the widget above to search for accommodation in Halifax, or check out some of the options below. […]

Where to Stay in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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For visitors who want to see a lot of Halifax in a short amount of time or who have limited mobility, a sightseeing tour is a great way to experience the city. As you’d expect, the tours range in price, duration, quality and the number of sights visited. Here are […]

Sightseeing Tours in Halifax

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