Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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<br />Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is a beautiful and charming place to visit. Halifax offers breath-taking landscapes, quaint fishing villages, awesome beaches, and vibrant gardens. When you first set foot in Halifax you will be amazed at all there is to do, attractions to see, the fun entertainment that you can find and all the wonderful and unique events that abound throughout this remarkable city.
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<br />Attractions and Things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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! O+ X1 K0 s& R<br />If art in the form of historic and contemporary painting, prints, drawings, photographs, sculptures, decorative arts, video and a fine collection of other materials attracts you, then the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia will keep you entertained for hours if not days.
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! Q2 r% v% N) V* M) @, ?3 E. r" g, w<br />The Titanic may have sunk with all of its splendor and beauty, however, much of the items recovered and those lost in the sinking found their way to Halifax. As you venture through the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, you will be able to enjoy artifacts from the Titanic as well as many other awesome historical items.
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<br />Learning more about the natural history of Halifax, along with the animals, the weather, and the land itself will be more of an adventure at the Museum of Natural History, than what you ever read in textbooks. Take a journey and discover all you can about Sable Island and even the live bee colony while you stroll through the museum.
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<br />Love hiking and taking pleasure in the great outdoors while hiking or strolling along with a guided tour, then Chebucto Hiking Club can give you the type of vacation you enjoy. The walks include Northwest Arm, Halifax-to-Dartmouth, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg.
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<br />The lure of shopping has many people visiting the restored area of Hydrostone Market. This unique area of Halifax has 325 unique shops that were restored to look just as they did in 1920's. Not only will you enjoy the history and the European style shops and restaurants, but you may also find a bargain or two.
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- M7 I% Q" x8 ]<br />History abounds all around the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, which was the fourth in a series of forts built by the British to protect Halifax and completed in 1856. Visitors marvel and the Town Clock and are fascinated by the noon gun.
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. V* |) f+ r- U<br />Racing may be among your favorite things and Kartban has it all including indoor karting. You can just watch or join in for the excitement.
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<br />The majestic beauty of Halifax can be seen at the Halifax Public Gardens. Many attractions from the wrought iron gates, bandstand, the statues of Ceres, Diana and Flora, and the lovely fauna will have you relaxing in no time.
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<br />Desire a relaxing and uplifting experience from your hectic lifestyle? Then Spirit Spa is your answer. You can go alone or bring along your spouse for a couples massage. Rejuvenate your mind and soul while relaxing and enjoying all that the spa has to offer. You may even wish to book a time for your entire guests list to enjoy the tranquility that can be found in the Spirit Spa in Halifax.
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2 @/ m& w/ c+ u3 V8 Y<br />A great deal of history and delectable cuisine is what Peggy's Cove is all about. The lighthouse was originally built in 1868 and 100 years later, the Campbell family opened a five-table tea room and the Sou"Wester was born. Enjoy dining and shopping at the gift shop and be sure to look out at sea and remember Peggy.
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ier 21 has seen it all from immigrants, wartime evacuees, troops, war brides and their children and refugees beginning in 1928. Today, it is a famous museum for all those that have passed through and a wonderful reminder of the heritage of Halifax, Canada.
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<br />A step back in time to around 1816 has brought many visitors and even school field trips to the Ross Farm. This unique museum has so much to offer in how the world was in the early times of Halifax, how the people lived and their culture at the time. You may even meet one of the ancestors of the Ross family as a few still work the farm today.
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' n& O+ U. `. C5 b" z<br />Old dinosaur bones, a large sow-bug-like the size of a baseball bat, giant dragonflies, and the ancestor of the frogs can be seen at the Fundy Geological Museum. The museum has many activities and events throughout the year such as Project Prosauropod, where researchers are uncovering the 200 million year old skeleton of a prosauropod dinosaur.
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<br />Native and exotic animals roam the countryside at Shubenacadie Wildlife Park and you will be able to watch them in their own habitat. The favorite animals here are the Sable Island horses, but there is so much more to see. The children will enjoy getting up close and personal to these awesome animals.
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7 @8 e" b3 u: K: Z# g# G5 h9 r5 M6 H<br />A walk to the top of Gaspereau Vineyard will be breath-taking as you take in the beauty of the Gaspereau Valley and Gaspereau Vineyards. Wine tours are available and of course, you will be able to sip at the most flavorful wines that Halifax has to offer. Buy your favorite wine and take home a wonderful treat.
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<br />Domaine De Grand Pre is not just a vineyard and winery. The estate and courtyard alone is one that will entice you to visit and partake of the beauty and the majestic landscape. They have an exquisite restaurant available with many planned activities throughout the year where you will not only enjoy the wine, but the culture and landscape of this vineyard.
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<br />Many weddings and other special events have had the delightful wines from Jost Vineyard. Many people believe these exquisites wines are better than any they have ever tasted. Visit the vineyard and winery where these unique wines are created and taste for yourself the difference.
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. G' Z4 A7 H5 h/ z0 o" Z8 s<br />As you are now aware, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada has many things for you to do on your own or with your family, but you have only seen the beginning. Halifax has many unique and cultural entertainment spots and events that you will not want to miss while you are visiting.
