What is the capital of Nova Scotia?

Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia, on Canada's east coast. This part of the country is also known as the Maritime Provinces. The Halifax region is served by Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Halifax Harbour.

In which province is Halifax located?

Halifax is located in Nova Scotia, one of Canada's eastern Maritime provinces, on the Atlantic coast. There are three provinces in the Maritimes: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.

What is the population of Halifax?

The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) continues to grow in population, with annual growth of 4% by 2023. More than 492,000 people live in Halifax, according to Statistics Canada.

What are the names of Halifax's inhabitants?

People who live in Halifax are called Haligonians.

You can discover Halifax by walking along the waterfront, by bus, boat or open-top amphibious vehicle.

When is the best time to visit Halifax?

The heart of the city is easily discovered on foot. Summer is a great time to explore Halifax.

What to do in Halifax

Halifax's nearly four-kilometre waterfront is one of the most visited destinations in all of Nova Scotia. You can visit the museum, the farmer's market, go shopping and explore Dartmouth.

How do I get to Dartmouth?

To get to Dartmouth, you'll need to take a ferry from Halifax harbor. The crossing takes about 15 minutes.

When to explore Halifax and the surrounding area

Summer is a great time to discover Halifax. You might even want to visit during the Halifax International Busker Festival, Canada's largest outdoor festival.Nova Scotia's climate is moderate: it rarely gets very hot or very cold, according to the Tourism Nova Scotia website.