Halifax Regional Travel Guide
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Welcome to Halifax Regional!
In 1990, several communities, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville and Cole Harbour, joined together to form the Halifax Regional Municipality. Situated around the expansive and deep Halifax Harbour, the Halifax Regional is Canada's largest urban centre east of Quebec. The city is sophisticated and diverse, but still maintains a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere. One of Canada's most historically rich cities, Halifax Regional has a number of important attractions, including the Halifax Citadel, a star-shaped fort overlooking Halifax that was built to protect the city, and Pier 21, a historic site that honours the early immigrants who made Canada what it is today. Across the bridge in Dartmouth, nature lovers will enjoy the many lakes and pathways, while historians will appreciate the Quaker House, a 1786 home-turned-museum. Bedford offers the sprawling Hemlock Ravine Park, developed by Prince Edward in 1794. People from across the Halifax regional and the world get together every year in August for the annual Halifax Buskers Festival, a favourite event that features plenty of live entertainment.
Tourist Attractions
This historic house and estate, located between Dartmouth and Windsor on Route 1, is a true Georgian-style development that was built in 1813 for Attorney-General Richard John Uniacke.
Hotels & Motels
The Westin Nova Scotian is a Halifax landmark hotel that has been restored to its original grandeur.
Tour Operators
Explore the east coast with Ambassatours Gray Line, a professional tour operator specializing in guided tours and vacations of Atlantic Canada.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Halifax Regional? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Blue Nose Marathon
May 18 to May 20 » Halifax Metro Centre - Scotia Festival of Music
May 27 to Jun 08 » Halifax Regional - Community Foundation of NS to Host a “Concert & Conversation” with Peter Buffett
May 31 » Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites Halifax - Motorcycle Ride for Dad
Jun 02 » Cole Harbour Place - Human Resource Association of NS & PEI Conference, Lead with Impact
Jun 05 to Jun 06 » Halifax - Halifax Greek Fest
Jun 07 to Jun 10 » St. George's Greek Orthodox Church and Community Centre - 50+ Expo
Jun 08 to Jun 09 » Halifax Exhibition Park - Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival
Jun 22 to Jun 24 » Alderney Landing Theatre - Bedford Days
Jun 28 to Jul 02 » Halifax Regional - Sackville Patriots Days
Jun 29 to Jul 01 » Halifax Regional - The Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Jul 01 to Jul 08 » Halifax Metro Centre - Maritime Fiddle Festival
Jul 05 to Jul 09 » Alderney Landing Theatre
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