Leisure Travel

Visit Halifax

This is the place you dreamed of. History. Culture, Beauty. Friendly. Fun, Relaxing, Welcoming. Everything from charming rural retreats, seaside B&Bs, cozy Inns and upscale hotels are found in Halifax. From the tranquility of a peaceful hike along a sandy beach to crashing surf at the most photographed lighthouse in Canada to fine dining and bustling nightlife, take your time experiencing our region.

Life here revolves around the sea. Tour the second largest natural harbour in the world by tall ship, tugboat or amphibious water craft. Or put on your most comfortable walking shoes and follow in the footsteps of princes, privateers and press gangs as you walk through 250 years of Halifax history. Make sure you include a stroll along the waterfront boardwalk of this safe, compact and walkable downtown core.

Visit one of the best Marine history museums on the continent. Learn about the Titanic, Samuel Cunard, the Halifax Explosion and more. Experience life as a landed immigrant at Pier 21 Canada's immigration museum or life as a soldier at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Whether you've arrived at Halifax International Airport aboard one of the more than 138 flights per day; at the Cruise Pavilion where more than 117 ships are scheduled for 2004, by motorcoach, motorcycle, RV or car you are sure to find a friendly welcome. So come explore Halifax, the City that touches your soul! It's easy to get here...it's just hard to leave. Start your Nova Scotia vacation here, for comprehensive Halifax travel information visit HalifaxInfo.com

In Halifax Entertainment Abounds

Warm cozy pubs resound with the songs of traditional Celtic music, and dark moody jazz bars swoon to the notes of some of North America's finest musicians. Alternative clubs vibrate with sub-culture youth, dancing to hip new bands, while the symphony performs great classics & unique Celtic fusion. An Oceanside casino. Live theatre. International street performers. Countless festivals and ceilidhs. The choices of unique, exciting Nova Scotian talent are truly overwhelming.

Halifax celebrates its Winter Entertainment Season from November to May. Monthly themes, like Bon Appetit in February, Family Fun in March and Comedy month for April add to the appeal of visiting Halifax year-round. Hoteliers create exciting packages incorporating the themes, and include fine dining, theatre, concerts, shopping, museums, and spas. Log on to www.destinationhalifax.com/winter to find out what's on and what's hip and happening in Halifax in the winter. Make sure you sign up for the weekly e-newsletter targeted to your selected preferences. Plus, enter the monthly contests on-line for your opportunity to win great Halifax getaways. Check out the "Special Deals" - you're sure to find a package to suit your taste and budget.

Halifax - A Cultural Tapestry

As Canada's historic gateway to North America, Halifax oozes with culture and history. Buildings dating back to 1749 share waterfront vistas with technically wired office towers. Fashionable boutiques, whimsical craft shops and galleries line cobblestone walkways which entwine the heart of the city. Waterfront boardwalks are alive with local artisans. High fashion clothiers reside alongside one of the oldest formal Victorian gardens in North America. One of the most visited national historic sites in Canada, the Citadel, preserves the past while six degree granting institutions invest in the future. Culturally diverse eateries complement a multitude of traditional seafood restaurants bearing the freshest catch of the day. Halifax is Sun. Surf. Sailing. Sidewalk cafes. Forests. Boardwalks. Welcoming smiles.

Within moments you can move from the busy harbourfront to tranquil enjoyment of fishing villages, lighthouses, rugged coastline and pristine white sand beaches. Soft adventure and nature enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, kayaking, beachcombing, bird & whale watching, or coastal cruising expeditions. Whatever moves you - you'll find vacationing in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada to be more of an adventure than you ever imagined.

Destination Halifax is here to help you plan the perfect leisure getaways.

If you are planning to or thinking about a visit to Halifax we'll make sure you receive the provincial Doers and Dreamers Guide click to order and the Greater Halifax Visitors Guide click here to order. You can also find more information on this website by following the navigation bar on the top of this page.

For comprehensive information on leisure travel in the Halifax Regional Municipality visit the municipal site. HalifaxInfo.com

Industry representatives should contact us directly and speak to our leisure sales team.