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Halifax Metro Area Book
Exciting. Eclectic. Romantic. Halifax deftly blends the past with the present to produce a
skyline dotted with elegant 18th- and 19th-century architecture alongside ultra-modern
towers of glass and steel. The heart of Halifax is perfect for exploring on foot, with tree lined
streets, international restaurants, galleries, libraries and museums. Inviting sidewalk
cafés beckon you to while away a few hours amid park-like, waterfront, and historic settings
in the busy downtown, often with a backdrop of the bustling harbour, which entertains
ship traffic from every corner of the globe.
Halifax has been a significant port city ever since its founding in 1749. Indeed the
waterfront continues to be a hot spot, boasting some of the city’s most stimulating
entertainment and most fascinating historical landmarks. Take in the impressive displays and
dockside historic ships at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic before heading to the nearby
Historic Properties, where 19th-century privateers’ warehouses have been transformed into a
delightful array of specialty boutiques and restaurants. Day and night, the downtown area
pulsates with the rhythms of local music and the excitement that characterizes life in a
cosmopolitan centre. Here visitors can enjoy a boat tour of the harbour, savour a wealth of
entertainment or indulge in the excitement of a waterfront casino.