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Downtown Halifax
The downtown core of Halifax is filled with exciting
shops and restaurants, national historic sites, urban gardens and
parks, and a nationally acclaimed and award-winning boardwalk area.
There’s lots to see and do within walking distance of downtown, and
throughout the year, there are many cultural and entertainment
events that take place around the city.
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Citadel Hill
Citadel Hill once protected Halifax and the Harbour;
now it’s home to some of the best views of downtown, the
peninsula and the waterfront. Citadel Hill is Canada’s most
visited historic site, and is home to the 78th Highlanders Pipe
and Drum Band. If you’re there at mid day, you can see the daily
firing of the Cannon to mark 12 o’clock noon.
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Pier 21
Pier 21 on the waterfront was the front door to Canada for over 1
million immigrants from 1928 to 1971. Now a national historic site,
Pier 21 is home to a museum, a gallery, and exhibits celebrating
this historic gateway. Pier 21 is often used a venue for visiting
foreign dignitaries and cultural events, and is a must see for those
interested in the history of Halifax, and Canada.
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The Public Gardens
The Public Gardens are located in the heart of the city, next to
Citadel Hill and Spring Garden Road. This royal botanical oasis is
filled with amazing flowers and gardens, pathways and ponds, and a
large population of ducks and other feathered friends. A favourite
for wedding and prom photos, it’s the perfect place to catch an
afternoon performance at the Gardens Bandstand.
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Point Pleasant Park
Point Pleasant Park is a great place for walking, jogging, cycling
and is a favourite of the local dog population. Walk through the
endless trails and pathways, and take a trip back in time exploring
the military ruins and buildings that once guarded the mouth of the
harbour and the Northwest Arm. The park is also home to “Shakespeare
By The Sea”, where you can see truly unique performances of the
Bard’s work and other plays in an outdoor setting.
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Halifax and Dartmouth Waterfront
Both sides of the harbour have vibrant and growing waterfront and
boardwalk areas, and it’s easy (and affordable) to take the ferry
across to either side.
On the Halifax side, there is an extensive boardwalk stretching from
the Halifax Casino through to Pier 21. Many water-based activities
are located in this section of the city, and if you’re lucky, there
may be tall ships docked alongside.
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The boardwalk is the perfect place for a stroll, and there are many
fine restaurants, bars and museums located in the area. enRoute
Magazine called Lower Water Street and the boardwalk “one of
Canada’s Coolest Neighbourhoods”, and it’s also home to the Halifax
Farmers Market, Keith’s Historic Brewery, Buskerfest and Jazzfest
venues and boardwalk concerts. Bishops Landing, a residential and
commercial development on the boardwalk has been recognized with the
“Excellence on the Waterfront Award” and the “Halifax Urban Design
People's Choice Award”.
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On the Dartmouth side of the harbour, Alderney Landing is a great
venue for outdoor concerts and shows. Conveniently located at the
ferry terminal, the Dartmouth waterfront is growing with many new
condominium and residential developments nearby and on the horizon.
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