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Halifax Region

The Halifax Region, focused on Halifax, the capital of , is the economic hub of the province and often the first point of entry. The city offers a diversity of things to do and places to go.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Halifax and Dartmouth.

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is the capital city of and the largest city in . The city's origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world's great natural harbours.

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is a city in the Halifax Region of , on the eastern shore of Halifax Harbour. has the nickname the "City of Lakes" due to its large number of lakes.

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is a community in the Halifax Region located near the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Peggy’s Cove and Bedford.

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Peggy's Cove is a hamlet and popular tourist spot in . It is both bleak and picturesque with its historic and still-used lighthouse standing watch over the village and the granite rocks and cliffs.

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is a former town and now a district of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is situated on the north west shore of the in the central area of the municipality.

is a residential community within the Halifax Regional Municipality, on Trunk 3 between and approximately 15 kilometres from Halifax.

Halifax Region

Latitude of center
44.992° or 44° 59′ 31″ north
Longitude of center
-62.9077° or 62° 54′ 28″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q17107607
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From French to Tatar—“Halifax Region” goes by many names.

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