Living in Halifax

Halifax is a Great City Downtown Halifax

It is the largest city in Atlantic Canada and the capital of Nova Scotia. Halifax is rich in culture and small town charm. Its energetic and vibrant atmosphere attracts many business people, students, artists and seafarers. There’s plenty to do in and around the city.

Halifax has something for everyone! Halifax offers the excitement of city living and a nature lover’s paradise as well. The downtown area is vibrant with live music, theatres, a variety of restaurants, and a unique shopping experience. It attracts artists, businessmen, students and seafarers because of its small town charm and city amenities.
*Please refer to the Halifax 2011 Visitor Guide for more details.

A. Restaurants
   Please refer to page 58 of the Halifax 2011Visitor Guide

B. Pubs/Night Clubs/Night Life
     Please refer to page 68 of the Halifax 2011 Visitor Guide
     * only for 19+ years old. Valid government ID from Canada is needed to enter all pubs and night clubs.

C. Movie Theatres
     1. Halifax Empire 8 Park Lane
     2. Empire Theatres Bayers Lake
     3. Oxford Theatre
     4. Empire Theatres Dartmouth Crossing

D. Shopping Centres Halifax Harbour

     1. Bayer's Lake
     2. Halifax Shopping Centre (Mumford)
     3. Mic Mac Mall (Dartmouth)
     4. Dartmouth Crossing
     5. Sunny Side Mall (Bedford Highway)
     6. Downtown Local Boutiques

E. Other Activities
     1. Laser Tag
     2. Mini Golf
     3. Go-Karting

F. Nova Scotia Outdoor Activities
      1. Paintball
      2. Skiing
          a. Wentworth
          b. Martock

Information About Halifax
Nova Scotia's Capital City: Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM)

Population: 380,000 people.

Location: Located on the Eastern coastline of Nova Scotia, Halifax is the halfway point between Europe and the West Coast of North America. It is less than 2 hours by air from New York or Toronto.

Time: The city uses Atlantic Standard Time.

Language: English and French, both of Canada's official languages, are spoken throughout Nova Scotia.

Weather: In Halifax, you can experience four distinct seasons. Average daily temperatures are:
Autumn, or fall, range from 2 to 15°C.
Winter months have plenty of snow and can range from 2 to -10°C.
Spring warms up to an average of 15°C.
Summer is warm and sunny with an average temperature of 23°C.

Sports & Activities: Halifax provides endless activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore charming seaside villages, hike along the rugged shoreline, walk around the many parks or spend a day kayaking. For information on what to see and do in the Halifax area contact the following information centre.

Explore more of Halifax and Nova Scotia

www.halifaxinfo.com
www.novascotia.com