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Région métropolitaine d'Halifax

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Ville maritime par excellence de la Nouvelle Écosse

Empruntez la promenade de bois sur le front d’eau d’Halifax et arpentez l’un des plus grands ports sans glace au monde. Du Musée canadien de l’immigration du Quai 21 (porte d’entrée au Canada qu’ont franchie plus d’un million de nouveaux arrivants) au Casino Nova Scotia, vous découvrirez des boutiques surprenantes, des restaurants et un port fourmillant d’activité.

Allez hop! Embarquez sur le plus ancien traversier en eau salée toujours en activité en Amérique du Nord et rendez vous de l’autre côté du port, où Dartmouth vous attend avec ses boutiques, ses galeries, ses cafés, ses restaurants et ses pubs locaux.

 

Villes et villages dans la région métropolitaine d’Halifax

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Principales activités à voir et à faire

Discover Halifax's top 10 reasons to visit Halifax in 2025

  • Large scale events including comedy, music and sports
  • Discover incredible food & drink throughout Halifax, check out the Queen’s Marque district, take yourself on a progressive foodie crawl, and discover our delicious cider scene
  • Leave downtown and relax in a dome, boutique motel, B&B and more!
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Popular Shopping Spots in Halifax

The Halifax Metro area features a diverse shopping experience with a mix of unique local boutiques and popular retail stores and malls. Be sure to visit Dartmouth Crossing, the newest addition to the area, which combines outlet shopping with restaurants, hotels, and attractions like Activate and Playdium.

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Forfait Heli-Picnic

  • Une tour de 2 heures en hélicoptère pour admirer les paysages incontournables et la côte.
  • Un accès exclusif à l’île Sambro.
  • Dégustation de vins de la Nouvelle-Écosse menée par un sommelier, charcuterie de saumon fumé local, fromages et chocolat.
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Festivals & Events in Halifax

Halifax’s Don’t Miss Events

  • Attend leading cultural events such as the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo and TD Halifax Jazz Festival
  • Celebrate throughout the city at events taking place during Halifax Pride Festival
  • Explore events in downtown Halifax during Halifax Busker Festival and Nocturne: Art at Night
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Lieu historique national de la Citadelle-d’Halifax

  • Devez soldat d’un jour et apprenez-en davantage sur la vie des soldats du 19e siècle lors de cette expérience de 3 heures.
  • Explorez l’intérieur de la forteresse et plonger dans le patrimoine militaire de Halifax.
  • Chaque jour, la citadelle prend vie avec une reconstitution historique par le 78e régiment des Highlanders et l’artillerie royale.
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Musée canadien de l’immigration du Quai 21

  • Découvrez ce que vivaient les immigrants au Canada au Quai 21.
  • Apprenez-en davantage sur l’influence des nouveaux arrivants au Canada pendant 400 ans au musée canadien de l’immigration.
  • Un seul des deux musées nationaux à l’extérieur de la région d’Ottawa-Gatineau.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia, and it is also the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada. Halifax also has one of the world’s largest and deepest ice-free natural harbours in the world and has deep rooted military history.

Free Wifi is available on the Halifax waterfront, Dartmouth waterfront and in Grand Parade Square. Find more info here. There is also free Wifi available at the Halifax International Airport, most coffee shops and libraries, and most hotels will offer Wifi access to patrons.

On the morning of December 6, 1917, the French cargo ship SS Mont-Blanc collided with the Norwegian vessel SS Imo in the Halifax harbour causing a massive explosion, a tidal wave, and fires. Some 2,000 people died and thousands more were injured. Destruction was widespread and unprecedented which caused tremendous local, national, and international outpouring of aid and support, as first responders acted swiftly. To this day, Nova Scotia continues to donate a Christmas tree to the city of Boston as a thank you for helping during the Halifax Explosion. This explosion was the largest man-made explosion to occur before the dropping of atomic bombs during the Second World War.

The legendary Halifax donair consists of thin slices of spiced beef laid on a warm Lebanese pita, topped with diced onion and tomato, and finally, drizzled with the sweet garlicky sauce. The city of Halifax has declared the donair, their official food.  It is certainly a must try meal when visiting the city!

Yes, at just over 4 kilometres, the Halifax Waterfront features one of the world’s longest continuous boardwalks.

Halifax has many great indoor museums and galleries, cafés and shopping. If you want to embrace the maritime weather and head outside, be sure to pack accordingly with layers, a rain jacket, a travel-friendly umbrella, and suitable footwear.

You have three options to get to downtown Halifax, taxi is your quickest route and has a flat rate to downtown Halifax of $72.  There is UBER which leaves from the opposite end of the terminal, across from the Domestic/International check-in area. Lastly, ride MetroX 320 Regional Express which has one stop in downtown Dartmouth, and one in Halifax. You can purchase a ticket at Ground Transportation, download the HFXGO app, or pay with exact change on the bus. The ride takes just under an hour.

If you’d like to eat in the airport there is the Fine Company Gastropub that offers various seafood options or if you’re departing there is the Firkin Flyer on the departure domestic/international  level (after security).  If you’d like to take some seafood, especially lobster with you, find it at the Clearwater store on the main level of the terminal.

Featured Packages in Halifax Metro

Shark Cage Diving Expeditions – Halifax Hands-on Learning • Outdoor Adventure

Shark Cage Diving Expeditions – Halifax

$345 – $429/ Per Person

Join Atlantic Shark Expeditions to experience the thrill of viewing sharks up close, from an underwater shark cage or onboard the 40-foot boat!

  • Location An icon to show the location Sambro
  • Date An icon to show the date juillet 1, 2025 – septembre 8, 2025
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Food & Drink • Overnight Stay • Relaxation

Girls Getaway Package in Downtown Halifax

$800/ Starting At

Enjoy a relaxing night on the town with visits to The Wine Spa, Little Fish Wine Bar & Grill, and an overnight stay at the Moxy Halifax!

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date février 1, 2025 – février 28, 2025
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Food & Drink • Overnight Stay

Boys Getaway Package in Downtown Halifax

$500/ Starting At

Enjoy a night on the town with the guys at HaliMac Axe Throwing, King of Donair, VIP bar access and an overnight stay at the Moxy Halifax!

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date février 1, 2025 – février 28, 2025
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Sable Island Tour History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure

Sable Island Tour

Feel the thrill of exploring one of the most remote places on Earth, Sable Island National Park Reserve! Expansive dunes, wild horses an…

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date janvier 1, 2025 – décembre 31, 2025
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Halifax Theatre Getaway Arts & Culture • Romance

Halifax Theatre Getaway

$309 – $499/ Per Couple

Enjoy live theatre & cozy downtown accommodations with tickets to a Neptune Theatre performance & 1-night at Haliburton Hotel or Sutton Place Hotel.

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date septembre 1, 2024 – mai 18, 2025
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Downtown Dinner & Theatre Arts & Culture • Food & Drink • Romance

Downtown Dinner & Theatre

$189.00 – $444.50/ Per Couple

Create your perfect night out in downtown Halifax with a delicious dinner for two & tickets to Neptune Theatre, NS’ premier live theatre destination!

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date septembre 1, 2024 – mai 18, 2025
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Halifax Adventure Stay Family • Food & Drink

Halifax Adventure Stay

$300/ Starting At

Have fun with Hollis Halifax as your adventure HQ. Enjoy a night’s stay, $100 for dinner at the Cannery Kitchen & Social, & 3 experiences at HaliMac.

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date septembre 23, 2024 – mars 1, 2025
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Nova Scotia 3-Course Paired Dinner Food & Drink • Romance

Nova Scotia 3-Course Paired Dinner

$200 – $450/ Per Person

Savour NS flavours with a cozy, private 3-course dinner & local wine & cocktails, hosted by world-class Chef Dany Duguay & bartender Stéphane Duval.

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date septembre 9, 2024 – mars 15, 2025
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Après Ski at Anemone Food & Drink • Romance

Après Ski at Anemone

$200 – $450/ Per Person

Indulge in an unforgettable private dining experience, with 3 seasonally-inspired food & drink paired courses, at downtown Halifax’s Anemone Dining.

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date novembre 1, 2024 – mars 15, 2025
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Visit Sable Island in Fall History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure

Visit Sable Island in Fall

$3390/ Per Person

Discover changing colours and autumn rhythms amidst the beauty of Sable Island National Park Reserve. Join Picture Perfect Tours on a on…

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date septembre 7, 2025 – novembre 30, 2025
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Make your own 7 Virtues Perfume Arts & Culture • Shopping

Make your own 7 Virtues Perfume

$127

Craft your very own bespoke and sustainable perfume guided by the Alchemists at The 7 Virtues Atelier on the Halifax waterfront. Treat y…

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date juillet 1, 2024 – juin 30, 2025
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Sable Island Day & Sunset Tour History & Heritage • Outdoor Adventure

Sable Island Day & Sunset Tour

Discover stunning, ever-changing sand dunes, hundreds of wild horses and the largest grey seal colony in the world, on this trip of a li…

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date août 23, 2025 – octobre 5, 2025
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Winter Wine Escape Food & Drink • Relaxation • Shopping

Winter Wine Escape

$103 – $115/ Per Person

Enjoy guided tours + tastings at award-winning Grand Pré Winery, Benjamin Bridge and Lightfoot & Wolfville, with a delicious vineyard lunch included.

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date janvier 11, 2025 – mars 30, 2025
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North End Halifax Night Out Food & Drink • Relaxation • Romance

North End Halifax Night Out

$299/ Per Couple

Explore Halifax’s North End with a night at Brewery Park Hotel, $100 at Agricola Street Brasserie & craft beer flights for two at Stillwell Freehouse!

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date septembre 1, 2024 – mars 1, 2025
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Drawing on Sable Island Arts & Culture • Outdoor Adventure

Drawing on Sable Island

$2850/ Per Person

Join Picture Perfect Tours and professional artist and illustrator,

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date septembre 1, 2025 – octobre 31, 2025
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Sable Island Horses, Dunes and Seals Outdoor Adventure

Sable Island Horses, Dunes and Seals

$3550/ Per Person

Discover stunning sand dunes, hundreds of wild horses & the largest grey seal colony in the world, on this trip of a lifetime to Sable Island!

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date juillet 14, 2025 – octobre 19, 2025
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Wine & Lunch Escape Food & Drink • Romance • Shopping

Wine & Lunch Escape

$115 – $185/ Per Person

Day trip to the beautiful Annapolis Valley and sip your way through three unique wineries in Nova Scotia’s wine country, with knowledgea…

  • Location An icon to show the location Halifax
  • Date An icon to show the date avril 4, 2025 – décembre 14, 2025
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Halifax est la capitale historique et culturelle du Canada atlantique. Les peuples mi’kmaq ont donné à la région le nom de K’jipuk’tuk, qui signifi e « Grand port.

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