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Halifax is the capital city of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia and is situated in the east of the country on the Atlantic coast. This historic port city has a lot to offer visitors, especially attractions associated with its maritime standing.

Flights to Halifax

Flights to Halifax will arrive at the Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport (airport code: YHZ). There is no public transit between the airport, and the city which is 21 miles (35km) away, however taxis and shared shuttle buses are available to get into Halifax. Both Air Canada and British Midland have flights to Halifax from London that are direct, with no transfer stops. Other airlines such as Virgin Atlantic and Continental have routes with one connection in New York City.

Halifax Tourist Attractions

Being on the coast, Halifax has long been an important port city. It was the main entry point for Europeans emigrating to Canada during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and although a great number of people made their way inland, Halifax retains quite a diverse population. It’s history like this that makes Halifax an interesting place to visit.

Citadel Hill

There’s no better place to experience the history of Halifax than Citadel Hill. This old fortress is situated on a slight hill overlooking what’s now downtown Halifax. Of course when the fort was constructed in this strategic position in the 1740’s Halifax didn’t even exist! There have been several different forts on the hill but the one that is still standing there now is called Fort George and is a star-shaped fortress that was completed in 1856. The grounds are open year round, and during the peak season the museum is open too. Make sure you visit for the firing of the ceremonial gun at noon!

The Clock Tower

On one slope of Citadel Hill is the city’s most famous landmark, the Halifax Clock. The clock was said to have been built on suggestion of Prince Edward who was commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America because he was fed up of the men of the local garrison always being late! The clock has been keeping the time since October 20 1803!

Pier 21 – Canada’s Immigration Museum

If you’ve ever been to Ellis Island in New York City then you’ll know what to expect at Pier 21! This interesting museum is situated within the historic waterfront building which processed over a million immigrants to Canada, and you can find out all about this important period in Canadian history right here.

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Halifax was not only a port for immigrants and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic shows visitors about the city’s rich maritime heritage. There are displays on a great variety of marine based themes, including artefacts related to the Titanic sinking, and a deadly explosion which happened in the port in 1917. Moored right by the building is a historic ship, the CSS Acadia, which is undergoing restoration and you can tour this ship during the summer months.

When Should You Visit Halifax?

Compared to some parts of interior Canada Halifax actually has a fairly mild climate, but it’s characterised by quite heavy rainfall throughout the year. Summers are mild and usually the best time to visit with temperatures averaging at highs of around 23C in August. Winters can be wet and snowy with an average high of around zero in January.