Halifax
Country: Canada · Region: Canada and New England · Currency: Canadian Dollar
Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada's largest city, featuring a rich maritime history centered around one of the world's great natural harbors. The compact, walkable downtown and waterfront offer abundant shops, restaurants, and historic sites.
Top sights
Halifax Citadel, Point Pleasant Park, Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower, Waterfront boardwalk, Victorian homes in South End, SS Mont-Blanc anchor monument
Things to do
- Halifax Citadel
- The main landmark on a high hill above the city that divides Halifax into three districts.
- Point Pleasant Park
- Park with 39 km of trails through dense forest and connecting National Historic Sites and various monuments.
- Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower
- Monument in the North End commemorating the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
- SS Mont-Blanc anchor monument
- Piece of the Mont-Blanc's anchor located over 3 km away from the 1917 explosion site.
Where to eat
- Downtown waterfront restaurants and bars
- Abundant excellent shops, bars, and restaurants with patios throughout the downtown and waterfront areas.
Bars and nightlife
- Downtown and waterfront bars
- Multiple bars with patios catering primarily to pedestrians in the downtown and waterfront areas.
Forecast for Halifax
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Weather in Halifax by month
Averages from 2015 to 2024, not a forecast. Within about two weeks of a date, the live forecast above is the one to trust.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F | 22°F | 6.0 in | 13 |
| February | 34°F | 20°F | 5.7 in | 11 |
| March | 39°F | 26°F | 5.2 in | 13 |
| April | 48°F | 34°F | 5.2 in | 13 |
| May | 57°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 10 |
| June | 65°F | 52°F | 5.7 in | 12 |
| July | 73°F | 61°F | 4.1 in | 11 |
| August | 74°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 11 |
| September | 68°F | 57°F | 4.1 in | 9 |
| October | 59°F | 48°F | 5.5 in | 10 |
| November | 48°F | 37°F | 5.6 in | 12 |
| December | 39°F | 28°F | 6.2 in | 13 |
Getting around
The downtown and waterfront are easily explored on foot; beyond the peninsula, public transit is limited, so a car rental is recommended for exploring the surrounding area.
What to eat
The downtown and waterfront areas have an abundance of excellent restaurants and bars with patios catering to pedestrians.
Tips
Get a 90-minute transfer ticket when using public transit to explore multiple areas on one fare, or take the ferry between Halifax and Dartmouth for scenic skyline views.
Best for
Maritime history, walkable downtown, historic sites
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