CANADA HALIFAX DESTINATIONS I HALIFAX


This Nova Scotian city always gives you extra, finds Tamara Hinson


t’s the capital of Nova Scotia, but this seafaring city has all


too often been relegated to the status of overnight stop en route to the rest of Atlantic Canada – but not any more. Soaring visitor numbers are a clear sign that Halifax is now a destination in its own right. From its maritime history to its museum of immigration, this city, lapped by the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, has played a pivotal role in shaping Canadian culture. If you’re stuck for ideas for


how to add a couple of nights to any Atlantic itinerary, check out our guide to what to do in a weekend.


w DAY ONE 10.00: Mingle with locals over a late breakfast at Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, North America’s oldest continually operating farmers’ market. You’ll find delicious, local cuisine (make a beeline for Julien’s Pastry Shop – you won’t regret it) along with a wide range of handicrafts, including sea glass jewellery and watercolour paintings. For a blast of sea air, head to the rooftop, where you’ll find rainbow-hued Adirondack chairs.


11.00: Wander along the nearby boardwalk and you’ll find some of Nova Scotia’s best museums and galleries. It’s home to the


Halifax ferry terminal (the regular service to Dartmouth, across the water, is North America’s oldest saltwater ferry service). But stick to the boardwalk to learn about Halifax’s past at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, where exhibits focus on everything from the Titanic (many victims were buried in Nova Scotia) to the Halifax explosion, which flattened the city in 1917 when a munitions ship collided with another vessel in the harbour, resulting in one of the biggest explosions in history. Equally fascinating is the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, located on the National Historic Site which was the


Halifax Citadel


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