Cheap flights to Halifax
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Country
Canada
Continent
North America
Airport
YHZ
Currency
Canadian dollar
Time zone
UTC-4
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Atlantic capital
Things to do in Halifax, the Maritimes' big city
Capital of Nova Scotia and the largest municipality in Atlantic Canada, Halifax lives facing the sea. A historic port, a home base for Canada's Atlantic naval fleet and a busy cruise stop, it has a coastal identity, while its universities, including Dalhousie and Saint Mary's, bring a young energy and a lively live-music scene.
A harbour with a long story
The city stretches along the Atlantic around Halifax Harbour. Across the water, Dartmouth is linked by bridges and by a ferry that dates back to 1752 and is said to be the oldest continuously running saltwater ferry in North America.
History
A city shaped by the sea
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1749 | Governor Edward Cornwallis founds Halifax as a British military base on the peninsula. |
| 1912 | After the Titanic sinks, Halifax is the port from which victims are brought ashore; many are buried in the city's cemeteries. |
| 1917 | Two ships collide in the harbour and the Mont-Blanc, loaded with explosives, blows up: the Halifax Explosion kills nearly 2,000 people and was the largest man-made explosion before nuclear weapons. |
| 1928 to 1971 | Pier 21 receives around a million immigrants arriving in Canada. |
The waterfront
The Waterfront Boardwalk and the Citadel
The Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
A timber walkway of several kilometres along the harbour, lined with restaurants, shops and the historic warehouses of Historic Properties. Harbour boat tours leave from here.
The Citadel
The star-shaped Fort George on Citadel Hill is a National Historic Site above downtown, with costumed guards, a daily cannon shot and a view of the city and harbour. The Old Town Clock stands nearby.
The Public Gardens
In the centre of the city, the Halifax Public Gardens were laid out in 1867 in Victorian style and have been a National Historic Site since 1984.
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Museums
Immigration, the Titanic and the sea
The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Opened as a National Historic Site in 1999, it is the only national museum in the Atlantic provinces and tells the story of the immigrants who came through the port.
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Overlooking the waterfront, it has a large Titanic exhibit with recovered artefacts, as well as objects linked to the 1917 explosion.
Food and music
Lobster, donair and live music
Halifax cooks with the sea: lobster, scallops, oysters and seafood chowder. The Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market is described as one of the oldest markets in North America.
The donair
The city's official food since 2015, created in the 1970s by Greek immigrant Peter Gamoulakos: spiced beef from a rotating cone, served in a pita with a sweet sauce made with evaporated milk, sugar, vinegar and garlic.
Evenings out
Live music runs through the city, and the Halifax Pop Explosion, the August Busker Festival and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo fill the calendar.
Day trips
Peggys Cove and Lunenburg
Peggys Cove
About 43 km from downtown, roughly 45 to 50 minutes by car, this fishing village of about 30 year-round residents sits on 415-million-year-old granite. Its lighthouse is among the best known in Canada.
Lunenburg
About 90 km away, this UNESCO World Heritage town founded in 1753 is known for its colourful wooden houses, the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic and the Bluenose schooner, which appears on the Canadian dime. Nearby Mahone Bay is known for its three waterside churches.
When to go
An oceanic climate
Summer
Mild, with frequent sea fog along the coast. June to October is the best time to visit, with September often ideal.
Winter
Mild by Canadian standards, with about 154 cm of snow in an average year, but very changeable from day to day.
Getting to Halifax
Stanfield International Airport
Halifax Stanfield
In Enfield, about 35 km from downtown, and the main hub of the Atlantic provinces, with flights across Canada and some international routes by season.
In town, Halifax Transit links Halifax and Dartmouth by bus and ferry.
In pictures
Halifax and Peggys Cove in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Halifax
Which airport serves Halifax?
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) in Enfield, about 35 km from downtown, the main hub of the Atlantic provinces.
What can you do in Halifax in two days?
The Waterfront Boardwalk, the Citadel and its noon cannon, the Pier 21 immigration museum and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, then a day trip to Peggys Cove, about 45 to 50 minutes away.
What is the link between Halifax and the Titanic?
After the 1912 sinking, Halifax was the port from which victims were brought ashore, and many are buried in its cemeteries. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has a large Titanic exhibit.
What local dish should you try in Halifax?
Seafood such as lobster, scallops, oysters and chowder, and the donair, the city's official food: spiced beef in a pita with a sweet sauce.
How much does a flight to Halifax usually cost?
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