Halifax
The cultural hub of Atlantic Canada, Halifax features the perfect blend of cosmopolitan energy with the rural charm of a coastal village. Known for its
maritime setting, Halifax is located along Halifax Harbour, the second-largest natural harbor in the world. Halifax also boasts one of the world’s
longest downtown waterfront boardwalks at just under 4km or a 20 minute walk one way.
As both the capital city and largest city in Nova Scotia, Halifax is a top leisure and business travel destination, bursting with unique venues, attractions
and a variety of activities to appeal to everyone.
Groups can easily access Halifax via Halifax Stanfield International Airport, which is located geographically closer to Boston and New York than any ...
maritime setting, Halifax is located along Halifax Harbour, the second-largest natural harbor in the world. Halifax also boasts one of the world’s
longest downtown waterfront boardwalks at just under 4km or a 20 minute walk one way.
As both the capital city and largest city in Nova Scotia, Halifax is a top leisure and business travel destination, bursting with unique venues, attractions
and a variety of activities to appeal to everyone.
Groups can easily access Halifax via Halifax Stanfield International Airport, which is located geographically closer to Boston and New York than any ...

Things to Do

Saege Bistro
Saege Bistro is an inviting neighborhood eatery housed in a stone fireplace solarium with trickling waterfall that brings the outside in. The bistro's
award-winning creative fare includes such options as roasted butternut squash ravioli with hazelnuts and parmesan cream; curried pork tenderloin ...
award-winning creative fare includes such options as roasted butternut squash ravioli with hazelnuts and parmesan cream; curried pork tenderloin ...

Chives Canadian Bistro
Nestled in historic downtown Halifax, Chives Canadian Bistro incorporates elements of Canadian landscape and a French urban feel in its comfortable,
warm decor with long banquet seating and chalkboard menus. Entree choices include Nova Scotia lamb with squash and pumpkin risotto, toasted p...
warm decor with long banquet seating and chalkboard menus. Entree choices include Nova Scotia lamb with squash and pumpkin risotto, toasted p...

The Five Fishermen Restaurant and Grill
Known for its delicious seafood and historic atmosphere, The Five Fishermen Restaurant and Grill is located next to the World Trade &
Convention Centre. The restaurant is housed in an 1816 building that once served as the Church of England's National School and is said to experie...
Convention Centre. The restaurant is housed in an 1816 building that once served as the Church of England's National School and is said to experie...

da Maurizio
da Maurizio specializes in fine Italian dining along the historic Halifax waterfront. A long-time favorite with Halifax residents and visitors alike, da
Maurizio's elegant interior is accented with white linens and cozy lighting. Entree selections include homemade gnocchi sauteed with gorgonzola, m...
Maurizio's elegant interior is accented with white linens and cozy lighting. Entree selections include homemade gnocchi sauteed with gorgonzola, m...

Ryan Duffy's Steak and Seafood
Ryan Duffy's Steak and Seafood was once a speakeasy; it now operates as an award-winning restaurant in the Halifax Radisson Hotel and Suites. The
restaurant serves local Black Angus beef tenderloin and Alberta AAA short loins for its in-house, dry-aged cuts, as well as Ocean Wise-approved sea...
restaurant serves local Black Angus beef tenderloin and Alberta AAA short loins for its in-house, dry-aged cuts, as well as Ocean Wise-approved sea...

Saege Bistro
Saege Bistro is an inviting neighborhood eatery housed in a stone fireplace solarium with trickling waterfall that brings the outside in. The bistro's
award-winning creative fare includes such options as roasted butternut squash ravioli with hazelnuts and parmesan cream; curried pork tenderloin ...
award-winning creative fare includes such options as roasted butternut squash ravioli with hazelnuts and parmesan cream; curried pork tenderloin ...

Chives Canadian Bistro
Nestled in historic downtown Halifax, Chives Canadian Bistro incorporates elements of Canadian landscape and a French urban feel in its comfortable,
warm decor with long banquet seating and chalkboard menus. Entree choices include Nova Scotia lamb with squash and pumpkin risotto, toasted p...
warm decor with long banquet seating and chalkboard menus. Entree choices include Nova Scotia lamb with squash and pumpkin risotto, toasted p...

The Five Fishermen Restaurant and Grill
Known for its delicious seafood and historic atmosphere, The Five Fishermen Restaurant and Grill is located next to the World Trade &
Convention Centre. The restaurant is housed in an 1816 building that once served as the Church of England's National School and is said to experie...
Convention Centre. The restaurant is housed in an 1816 building that once served as the Church of England's National School and is said to experie...

da Maurizio
da Maurizio specializes in fine Italian dining along the historic Halifax waterfront. A long-time favorite with Halifax residents and visitors alike, da
Maurizio's elegant interior is accented with white linens and cozy lighting. Entree selections include homemade gnocchi sauteed with gorgonzola, m...
Maurizio's elegant interior is accented with white linens and cozy lighting. Entree selections include homemade gnocchi sauteed with gorgonzola, m...

Ryan Duffy's Steak and Seafood
Ryan Duffy's Steak and Seafood was once a speakeasy; it now operates as an award-winning restaurant in the Halifax Radisson Hotel and Suites. The
restaurant serves local Black Angus beef tenderloin and Alberta AAA short loins for its in-house, dry-aged cuts, as well as Ocean Wise-approved sea...
restaurant serves local Black Angus beef tenderloin and Alberta AAA short loins for its in-house, dry-aged cuts, as well as Ocean Wise-approved sea...
Weather and Seasonality
Halifax experiences four distinct seasons, including pleasant warm summers thanks to ocean breezes. Halifax Harbour never freezes, so the city's winters are
more moderate that most other Canadian cities. In fact, each year experiences an average of just 48 days below freezing. Springtime in Halifax brings an
average high of 9°C (48°F) and average low of 0°C (32°F), while summer months bring an average high of 24°C (75°F) and average low of 15°C (59°F). Fall
temperatures average around 17°C (61°F), while winter temperatures average around -3°C (26°F). Snow falls from November through April, with an average
annual snowfall of about 153 centimeters (60 inches).
more moderate that most other Canadian cities. In fact, each year experiences an average of just 48 days below freezing. Springtime in Halifax brings an
average high of 9°C (48°F) and average low of 0°C (32°F), while summer months bring an average high of 24°C (75°F) and average low of 15°C (59°F). Fall
temperatures average around 17°C (61°F), while winter temperatures average around -3°C (26°F). Snow falls from November through April, with an average
annual snowfall of about 153 centimeters (60 inches).
Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
---|---|---|
January | 29°/14° | Low |
February | 29°/14° | Low |
March | 36°/22° | Medium |
April | 47°/32° | Medium |
May | 57°/41° | High |
June | 67°/50° | High |
July | 73°/57° | High |
August | 73°/57° | High |
September | 65°/50° | High |
October | 54°/40° | Medium |
November | 44°/32° | Medium |
December | 34°/20° | Low |