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Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is a beautiful city with rich maritime history. Though the winters can be cold, summer in Halifax is absolutely beautiful. With one of the largest ports in eastern Canada, Halifax has nice beaches and great history. In a very old-meets-new type of city Halifax can really make for a great trip!

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Things to do in Halifax

Halifax’s main attractions are the ports and beaches. There has been a lot of tourist attractions built up around the ports. One port, The Waterfront, is home to many historic buildings, shops, restaurants, and other entertainment. You can also find a lot of harbor boat tours that launch from there during the summer. If you’re into canoeing then head down to the St. Mary’s Boat Club on 1641 Fairfield Road on Saturdays and Sundays to rent canoes. Do we have any hockey fans? Canada is known for its world-class hockey teams and Halifax is no exception! While Halifax doesn’t have a major league team they do have a major junior league team, the Halifax Mooseheads. These games are known to be great and near-NHL level while maintaining a $10 ticket price. A great idea for students on a budget!

Nightlife in Halifax

Halifax has a couple of great night clubs that you should definitely check out. The “Liquor Dome” is a great one located on Grafton Street. It features three different clubs: Dome, Cheers, and Attic, all linked together. You pay one fee and get access to all three. Cheers has live bands for those who love music. The Attic is a combination of bar and nightclub with a few small dance floors. The Dome is the premier dance club with many large dance floors and cheap drinks.

Dining in Halifax

For cheap eating in Halifax, walk along Spring Garden road, there’s a lot of different restaurants and pubs which also serve food. If you’re looking for upscale dining then there are many other options. Chateau Briand over on Granville Street serves up some great European cuisine. Italian lovers should go to Da Maurizio’s located on Lower Water St. inside the Brewery Market. Have your eye on seafood? Five Fisherman has you covered.

Shopping in Halifax

The best place to go would be the Farmers’ Market on Lower Water Street. It’s the oldest running Farmers Market in North America featuring a crazy maze of underground halls and passageways. Just make not sure not to haggle prices.

Halifax Travel Tips

Be careful in the North End of the city where crime can be high.
Watch for people crossing the road if you are driving as there are a lot of crosswalks in Halifax.
Be careful of the ice if visiting during winter.

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