Halifax, Canada
Globotrip ratingTM: 7.0
The breakdown:
ATTRACTIONS: 6.2
HOTELS: 7.1
RESTAURANTS: 7.1
TRANSPORTATION: 6.7
VALUE: 7.9
CITY: Halifax, Canada
POPULATION: 372,000
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE (high/low):
ºF : JAN: 29/14 · APR: 47/32 · JUL: 73/57 · OCT: 54/40
ºC: JAN: -1/-10 · APR: 9/0 · JUL: 22/14 · OCT: 12/5
Five things to see/do in Halifax: One of the most important historical forts in the area, the Citadel offers a good combination of static and dynamic displays, as well as beautiful views of downtown Halifax.
Take a guided boat tour of Halifax’s harbor, a great way to get acquainted with some of the city’s best known landmarks.
Escape into the beautiful natural scenery of the Halifax Public Gardens. More than 125 years after it was founded, the Victorian-style garden still attracts visitors en masse looking to experience its splendor.
There are several good museums in the city. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic helps visitors learn more about the strong maritime tradition of the area, with various displays related to shipping, shipbuilding, and much more. Pier 21 is a museum devoted to immigration to Canada.
Beautifully set on Nova Scotia’s rocky coastline, the lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, some 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the city, is one of the region’s premier attractions.
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