Halifax
in Nova Scotia, Canada
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Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (17 mi) - CFB Greenwood (70 mi)
- Digby / Annapolis Regional Airport (109 mi)
- Greater Moncton International Airport (115 mi)
- Charlottetown Airport (116 mi)
- Saint John Airport (122 mi)
- Summerside Airport (125 mi)
- Port Hawkesbury Airport (128 mi)
- Old Town Lunenburg (Unesco heritage, 20 mi)
- Landscape of Grand Pré (Unesco heritage, 33 mi)
- Joggins Fossil Cliffs (Unesco heritage, 73 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 44.646 and -63.573 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 44° 38' 45" and W -63° 34' 23"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - CAD
- Spoken languages:
- English, French, Inuktitut
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 08:16 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: America/Halifax
- UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 7:20 am and 4:40 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -35.022 and 116.916 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Peaceful Bay - References
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Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Discover Halifax
Halifax in Nova Scotia is a town in Canada about 594 mi (or 956 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital city.
Current time in Halifax is now 08:16 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports near Halifax, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Canada is Old Town Lunenburg in a distance of 20 mi (or 31 km), South. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Machias and Houlton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F
| Morning Temperature | 6°C / 43 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 7°C / 45 °F |
| Night Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 88% |
| Air Pressure | 1004 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Thursday, 21st of November 2024
8°C (47 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
9°C (48 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
5°C (41 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
Delta Hotels Barrington
Delta Hotels Halifax
Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel
Moore Suites at The Mary Ann
Halliburton House Inn
The Prince George Hotel
Moore Suites at Salter's Gate
Four Points by Sheraton Halifax
THE LORD NELSON HOTEL AND SUITES
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Province House (Nova Scotia)
Province House is where the Nova Scotia Legislature, known officially as the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, has met every year since 1819, making it the longest serving legislative building in Canada. The building is Canada's oldest house of government. Standing three storeys tall, the structure is considered one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in North America.
Neptune Theatre (Halifax)
The Neptune Theatre is the largest professional theatre company in Atlantic Canada with a capacity of 497 and is located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It performs a mixture of new and classical plays. The Neptune was originally opened on the site of a former cinema in 1963 during Canada's drive to create regional theatres. Its first Artistic Director was Leon Major, later to become the Artistic Director of Boston Lyric Opera and Cleveland Opera.
Maritime Centre (Halifax)
The Maritime Centre in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is an office building home to the regional telecommunications company Bell Aliant (formerly Maritime Telephone & Telegraph, from which it is named). The building is on the site of the former Capitol Theatre which was demolished in 1974 to make way for the construction of the present tower. Completed in 1977, the original structure had 14 stories; another seven floors were added in 1988.
St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is a Catholic cathedral located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The facade and spire are entirely of local granite, and its architectural design is said to have been inspired by Saint Martin in the Fields in London. Construction began in 1820 and it was finally consecrated on October 19, 1899. It was made a basilica in 1950 by Pope Pius XII. The basilica also boasts the tallest granite spire in North America.
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the provincial art gallery for the province of Nova Scotia. It is located in the central downtown region of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with a branch gallery in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The gallery was founded in 1908 as the Nova Scotia Museum of Fine Arts. It was renamed in 1975 as the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. In 1988 the gallery moved to the historic Dominion Building, built in 1865, designed by architects David Stirling and William Hay.
St. Paul's Church (Halifax)
St. Paul's Church is an evangelical Anglican church in downtown Halifax Nova Scotia within the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island of the Anglican Church of Canada. It is located at the south end of the Grand Parade, an open square in downtown Halifax with Halifax City Hall at the northern end. The church takes its name from Paul of Tarsus, the apostle famous for his conversion while travelling to Damascus.
Unnamed Hariri Pontarini Architects project
The Hariri Pontarini Architects project is a proposed "twin tower" project in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Construction has not yet started as they have just been approved by city council. They are two 27-storey towers that will cost approximately $150 million. The buildings, containing a hotel and condo residences, are situated on a slender block, formerly home to the TexPark complex. They were designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects of Toronto.
Halifax Public Libraries
Halifax Public Libraries is the public library system that serves the Halifax Regional Municipality of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was created in 1996 through a merging of the Halifax, Dartmouth Regional, and Halifax County library systems. It currently operates 14 branches and various home delivery services.
Halifax Farmers' Market
The Halifax Farmers' Market is the oldest continuously operating farmer's market in North America having been founded in 1750. Over the years the market has been held in many locations around Halifax, Nova Scotia including Keith's Brewery Building on 1496 Lower Water Street. In 2010 the majority of the cooperative members of the market moved to a new LEED certified building which is part of the Halifax Seaport and took on the name 'Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market'.
The Khyber
The Khyber (also, the Khyber Centre for the Arts) is a three story multipurpose arts centre located in a building owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality and is a registered Historical Property. Its current occupancy consists of the Khyber Arts Society and the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia.
Discovery Centre
Discovery Centre is an interactive science museum located in the Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is owned and operated as a not-for-profit charitable organization whose mission is to stimulate interest, enjoyment and understanding of science and technology. In October 2010, the Discovery Centre announced that it will move to the new offices of Nova Scotia Power in 2013.
Pizza Corner (Halifax)
Pizza Corner is an intersection in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the junction of Blowers St. and Grafton St. It is a local landmark originally consisting of three pizzerias: King of Donair, Sicilian Pizza and The European Food Shop. Completing the four corners is the Presbyterian Church of Saint David. All three pizzerias are known for their Halifax-style donairs, and the corner is a popular destination for hungry patrons of the local bars and pubs.
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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