Halifax Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Halifax
Where is it located?: Halifax is in Nova Scotia.
Why do people go there?: This port town on the edge of Canada and close to New England draws a lot of visitors to its ‘quaint’ seaside town feel.
How do travelers get there?: Air, train, bus, ferry…you name it, and you can get here by it.
Currency: Canadian Dollar
City Code: 902
Population: 300,000
Languages: English, French
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Armdale, Bayer’s Lake, Boulderwood, Bridgeview, Beechwood Park, Clayton Park, Convoy Place, Fairmount, Fairview
Attractions: Dartmouth’s Heritage Walk, Shubenacadie Canal, Carleton House
Accommodations: Halifax Hostels
Tourist Office: Halifax Tourist Office
Off-the-beaten-path: Peggy’s Cove, Cape Breton, Lunenburg
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: The weather is more moderate than other areas of Canada due to the proximity of the ocean, but summer is always the warmest.
City Specific Events: Atlantic Film Festival, Annual Port of Wines Festival, Fall for Flamenco,
How to get around?: Buses and ferries! Yeah!
Good to know: Halifax is known as unincorporated provincial city area.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Halifax is the Halifax International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Halifax travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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