City Guide: Halifax
About Halifax
(From http://www.halifaxinfo.com) Halifax, the capital region of Nova Scotia, is a lively and colourful combination of urban and rural living at its best. Governor Edward Cornwallis and 2500 settlers created Canada's first permanent British town here in 1749 on the scenic shores of the world's second largest natural harbour. The historic downtown waterfront areas of Halifax and Dartmouth are perfect for discovering on foot, while the other communities around the harbour are accessible by public transit or car. Beyond the harbour, the Regional Municipality stretches both south and west along the South Shore, and east through the coastal villages of the Eastern Shore and the pastoral landscape of the Musquodoboit Valley. With five main post-secondary institutions, Halifax is a major draw for students from across Canada, which contributes to the city’s year-round vibrant feel.
Housing in Halifax
Looking for accommodations in Halifax? Visit: http://www.ancillaries.dal.ca/default.asp?mn=1.9.175.435&f=acc&aa=se http://www.msvu.ca/student_affairs/housing/OCH/index.asp http://140.184.59.141/ocho/ochApartmentSearch/ http://www.places4rent.com/finder.asp?LOCID=409 http://halifax.kijiji.ca/f-housing-W0QQCatIdZ34
Transit in Halifax
(From http://www.halifaxinfo.com) Metro Transit operates a full bus and ferry schedule within the Greater Halifax area. Bus and ferry rates (at the time of printing): $2.00 for adults, $1.25 for seniors and children aged 5 to 15. Children under 5 ride free. Transfers are available anywhere on the system (ask for one on boarding). Monthly passes and tickets can be purchased at participating merchants. Rates for the new MetroLink express bus service are $2.50 for adults, $1.90 for seniors/children or 50 ¢ with transfer or regular Bus Pass.
The Halifax/Dartmouth ferry departs every 15 or 30 minutes from each side of the harbour on weekdays and half-hourly on Saturdays and holidays. The Halifax ferry terminal is located at the foot of George Street. The Dartmouth ferry terminal is on Alderney Drive at the foot of Ochterloney Street. Another ferry runs between Halifax and Woodside (south Dartmouth) Monday to Friday, peak hours only.
Attractions in Halifax
Cathedral Church of All Saints 1320 Tower Road, Halifax http://www.cathedralchurchofallsaints.com/ Halifax Public Gardens 1606 Bell Road Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Z3 http://www.halifaxpublicgardens.ca/ Fairview Cemetery 3720 windows Street Halifax, Nova Scotia
Government House 1451 Barrington Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Additional information on Halifax’s attractions can be found at: http://www.cambridgesuiteshalifax.com/things_to_see.asp http://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/halifax-cdn-ns-nsh.htm http://www.halifaxkiosk.com/directory.php?categoryId=185
Where you can get some stuff for your place
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Events and festivals in Halifax
Check out the suppers, teas and shows of all sorts that take place in the 188+ communities! http://visitors.halifax.ca/events.shtml http://www.halifaxkiosk.com/halifax-events/