The Halifax region, focuses around Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia. It is the economic center of the province and often the first port of call. There are a variety of options and interesting places in the city. The area also offers many recreational opportunities with its beaches, parks and lakes.
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getting there
By plane
The 1 Robert L. Stanfield International Airport
(IATA: YHZ), located about 20-30 minutes north of downtown Halifax, has connections to most major cities in Canada, there are also international flights to the United States, to Iceland and after London.
By car
Highway 102 (sometimes too Bicentennial Highway or Bi-high) is the main road link to the Trans-Canada Highway 104 in Truro. The region is also the start and end point for the main roads through the Annapolis Valley (Hwy 101), towards South Shore (Hwy 103) and towards Eastern Shore (Hwy 7). Of Moncton it takes about 3 hours to get to Halifax from Charlottetown it's 3.5 hours to Halifax.
By bus
Halifax is one of the main hubs for the two bus companies Greyhound Canada and Maritime buswho the Atlantic provinces connect. From Halifax they offer daily bus services to other cities along Highway 102 and the Trans-Canada Hwy as well as to Charlottetown and a number of cities in New Brunswick.
By train
VIA Rail offers connections from Halifax to three times a week Montreal. The tour with a stop in Truro and Amherst takes about 22 hours.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
activities
kitchen
- lobster(Lobster) are on the coast of Atlantic provinces an essential part of the menu, but not all year round. The Lobster season depends on the coastal region.
- Maple syrup(Maple Syrup) is an integral part of North American cuisine. More than 80% of American production is produced in Canada, some also in the Halifax region.
