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Peninsular Halifax extends from the western shore of Halifax Harbour, and is connected to the much larger Chebucto Peninsula by an isthmus measuring 2.6 km (1.6 mi), defined by Fairview Cove and the Bedford Basin to the north and the Northwest Arm to the southwest.
Jun 6, 2022 · Located on an unassuming peninsula on one of the easternmost points in Canada, you’ll find Halifax. The capital of Nova Scotia is well-known for its endless coastlines, fun-loving locals, and...
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Mar 5, 2024 · There are many key Halifax experiences that you may not discover on your first time in the city. These are the experiences that—unlike, say, the waterfront boardwalk, Citadel Hill, and the Public Gardens—aren’t always staring you in the face.
Halifax is the capital and most populous municipality of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, and the most populous municipality in Atlantic Canada. As of 2022, it is estimated that the population of the Halifax CMA was 480,582, with 348,634 people in its urban area.
Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Atlantic Canada. The city's origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world's great natural harbours. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Halifax was the entry point for European immigration to Canada.
Dec 27, 2023 · The harbor and its seafaring history still shape life in the city, and you'll find many of the things to do in Halifax — from its rollicking entertainment scene, infused with maritime music, to its museums and tourist attractions — relate in some way to its close relationship with the sea.
The central part of the community of Halifax lies on a peninsula extending from the western side of the harbour and dominated by the drumlin which supported the Citadel Hill defensive works.
