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Bookmark & shareAs the mist lifts, the enigma of harborside Halifax is revealed.
Perched on one of the world's largest natural harbors, fog-bound Halifax has gone from old-salt port to deluxe destination, with its historic areas gussied up into sleek tourist precincts. More and more travellers are setting course for Nova Scotia's capital.
Fast Facts
Population
360,000
Currency
Name: Canadian Dollar
Code: CAD
Symbol: C$
Electrical Plugs
110-120V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: English, French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -4
Country Dialing Code
+1
Weights & Measures
Metric
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