Halifax
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From centuries-old fishing villages to ancient forests to a vibrant downtown, the Halifax region boasts a variety of experiences for travellers. Over the following pages, you’ll find classic attractions, unique escapes, family fun, rich culture, and much more. Halifax is a dream destination for history buffs. Museums and historic sites abound. But while it’s always mindful of its history, Halifax is also a multicultural modern city, with thriving art, theatre, and music communities. With a reputation for hospitality, our community has a legendary history of welcoming visitors. Read on and discover all we have to offer.
Discovery Centre
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The map on page 41 shows the region’s approaches. From the north, Hwy. 102 brings you to downtown Halifax via Bayers Road. Hwy. 118 from Hwy. 102 connects with Hwy. 107 to the Eastern Shore and Hwy. 111 (the Circumferential Highway, circling Dartmouth). Hwy. 111 then leads to downtown Halifax via the MacKay Bridge. Hwy. 103 comes from Yarmouth via the South Shore. Hwy. 101 comes from Yarmouth via the Annapolis Valley. For information on highway conditions, dial 511 in Nova Scotia.
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 35km from downtown Halifax on Hwy. 102, and approximately 30km from downtown Dartmouth. Halifax Transit operates its MetroX service from downtown to Halifax airport. The #320 bus runs every 30 minutes during peak morning (6am–9am) and afternoon (3pm–6pm) times; it runs hourly for the rest of the day (with the first bus leaving downtown at 4:40am and the last arriving at the airport at 12:09am). Find schedule and fare information here: halifax.ca/ transportation/halifax-transit. Maritime Bus also provides service to Halifax airport. Shuttle services run from the airport to destinations such as Sydney, the Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth, Truro, and P.E.I. For more information, contact the Airport Visitor Information Centre at 902-873-1223 or hiaa.com.
getting here 6 | Greater Halifax Visitor Guide 2020
