INTRODUCTION:
The province of Nova Scotia, "Canada's ocean playground," is an eastern province of Canada, consisting of a peninsula jutting into the Atlantic and Cape Breton Island, totaling: 55,490 sq. km. (21,425 sq. mi.); and population of 1,000,000. However, the ocean is usually cold, and except for summertime, only wet suited windsurfers will venture in. Most of us prefer to watch whales (best area on the Atlantic Ocean to see them), sail (or watch the Bluenose II
sail), eat lobsters, and go fishing, inland or at sea. British settlers founded Halifax in 1749. Great Britain maintained a military base there for many years because of the city's strategic
location.THE CITY OF HALIFAX: is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia, and is a major sea port on the Atlantic Ocean. Halifax has five major academic institutions, a college for art and design, the Bedford Institute of Oceanography, several other research centers, and a large Department of National Defence Canadian Forces Base (Shearwater). Population (Metro): 380,000 (approx). City of Halifax (Area): 79.2 sq. km.
The metropolitan area is located on the southeastern coast of Nova Scotia. The population is concentrated around Halifax Harbour, a sheltered inlet penetrating nine kilometers inland from the Atlantic coast. It is the world's second largest natural harbor and remains open through the winter months when ice closes most other eastern Canadian seaports. The port handles about 11 million metric tonnes of cargo annually.
Halifax has a special flavour romantic, cultured and captivating. Founded in 1749, it's a friendly city with tree-lined streets, parks and green spaces that invite you to explore. Modern towers of glass and steel overlook graceful historic buildings, and broad boulevards cross narrow cobbled streets where you can almost hear the historic echoes of horse-drawn carts.
Halifax's downtown area is a bustling hub of commerce, education and culture. Sidewalk cafÈs create a lively international flavour. Vibrant shopping districts have something for even the most discriminating tastes. With five universities and two colleges, Halifax is a major centre of learning. In addition, a growing number of technology companies are calling Halifax "home".
Called "The City of Trees," Halifax is known for its many lovely parks. Point Pleasant Park offers harbour views and paths for biking, jogging or just plain strolling. The Public Gardens are a colourful oasis of Victorian floral splendour in the midst of the city. Inside the massive stone walls of the Halifax Citadel - Canada's most visited National Historic Site - uniformed re-enactors dressed in the kilts and feather bonnets of the 19th century Highland regiment that once garrisoned the fort, bring to life the sights and sounds of Halifax's military history.
At the heart of Halifax's romance lies the harbour. There's a feeling of being close to the seaäthe crisp tang of salt air, the ever-changing panorama of colour and light, and the excitement of a busy port that welcomes ships from around the world.
A walk along the waterfront is a perfect way to experience the city's seaside charm. Spend a day discovering the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, or explore the Historic Properties, stone warehouses that once held privateers' captured bounty and are now home to a colourful array of shops and restaurants.
Business
Aliant. Our telephone company.
NS Power.Our Power company.
The Greater Halifax Business Partnership. Lots of links to local industry.
Halifax Chamber of Commerce
Media and News
Halifax Herald Publishers of the daily papers, The Mail-Star and The Cronicle Herald.
CBC Nova Scotia Nova Scotia's Canadian Broadcasting Corp. website. Up to date news and weather around the region.
The Daily News Conrad Black's contribution to Halifax.
CKDU Halifax's only independant radio. Acts as a community station and is broadcast from Dalhousie University.
The Coast Halifax independant printed news and entertainment source. Local, Indie and Free for 10 years.
Entertainment
Halifax Locals. Webpage for local musicians to come together.
Gary Ewer's Easy Music Theory
Halifax Live Halifax entertainment listings.
Halifax Noise More Halifax Entertainment Listings and links.
Dal Arts CenterAs close to an Arts Center that we have.
Jazz East East Coast Canada's jazz association.
Musicstop Full service instument retailer, and repair service provider. My place of employment.
Neptune Theater Halifax's professional theater company.
ABI Productions For all you technical needs in the arts.
Khyber Art Center Halifax's independant art center.
Metro Center Large scale venue, hosts sporting events, concerts and lots of other large events. Seats 12000.
Highway 7 More Entertainment Links.
Other Interesting Sites
Halifax Commentary. This person has alot of good idea of how halifax and Nova Scotia aught to proceed into the 21st Century.
Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Youth Project of Halifax For young adults 25 and under.
Halifax Planetarium
Canada's oldest public planetarium.
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