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Top Halifax Experiences

Halifax, Nova Scotia is a diverse destination, however we do have a few specialties that bring travelers from far and wide. Our core Halifax travel experiences will help you plan what to do in Halifax during your time in the Maritimes, and introduce you to what makes Halifax, and the surrounding area, tick.

Nova Scotia travel has so much to offer. Check Destination Halifax for the latest Halifax travel information and make the most of your Maritime vacation.

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Fresh, local foods and wine paired with expert chefs makes Halifax a popular and unique culinary travel destination. From the oldest farmer’s market in North America to having some of the freshest seafood available, Halifax is a delight for your taste buds.		From comedy clubs to pubs playing traditional Maritime music, to major festivals like the TD Halifax Jazz Festival and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax entertainment delivers on lively options year-round.
Halifax offers outdoor activities to suit everyone – sea kayaking, rock climbing, snow shoeing, kilometers of hiking, sailing, surfing, skiing and golf, just to name a few. Or if running is more your style, the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon is the biggest annual race weekend in Atlantic Canada.		Home to one of the oldest Art colleges in North America, Halifax’s arts and culture scene is rich and alive. From art galleries, to live theatre, to the many cultural Halifax festivals, including the International Busker Festival and the Atlantic Film Festival, Halifax has got the scene covered.