Halifax
in Nova Scotia, Canada

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
44.646 and -63.573 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 44° 38' 45" and W -63° 34' 23"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - CAD
Spoken languages:
English, French, Inuktitut
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:12 AM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Halifax
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:20 am and 8:05 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.022 and 116.916 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Peaceful Bay
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Canada in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Canada.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Canada. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Discover Halifax

Halifax in Nova Scotia is a town in Canada about 594 mi (or 956 km) east of Ottawa, the country's capital city.

Current time in Halifax is now 11:12 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Halifax with an UTC offset of -3 hours. We know of 8 airports near Halifax, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Canada is Halifax / Stanfield International Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Canada is Old Town Lunenburg in a distance of 20 mi (or 31 km), South. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, Machias and Houlton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 51 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 40%
Air Pressure 1021 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Friday, 19th of April 2024

5°C (42 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

10°C (51 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton

Address
0,1 mi
1649 Hollis Street
B3J 1V8 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Delta Hotels Barrington

Address
0,3 mi
1875 Barrington Street
B3J 3L6 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Delta Hotels Halifax

Address
0,3 mi
1990 Barrington Street, Scotia Square
B3J 1P2 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
1919 Upper Water Street
B3J 3J5 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Moore Suites at The Mary Ann

Address
0,3 mi
Clyde ST 5481
B3J 0C4 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Halliburton House Inn

Address
0,3 mi
5184 Morris Street
B3J 1B3 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Prince George Hotel

Address
0,1 mi
1725 MARKET STREET
B3J 3N9 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Moore Suites at Salter's Gate

Address
0,1 mi
Salter ST 5150
B3J 0A1 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Four Points by Sheraton Halifax

Address
0,1 mi
1496 HOLLIS ST
B3J 3Z1 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


THE LORD NELSON HOTEL AND SUITES

Address
0,4 mi
1515 SOUTH PARK STREET
B3J 2L2 Halifax
Canada

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Province House (Nova Scotia)

Province House is where the Nova Scotia Legislature, known officially as the Nova Scotia House of Assembly, has met every year since 1819, making it the longest serving legislative building in Canada. The building is Canada's oldest house of government. Standing three storeys tall, the structure is considered one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in North America.

Located at 44.6479, -63.5734 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Legislative buildings in Canada, Nova Scotia House of Assembly, Palladian Revival architecture in Canada, National Historic Sites in Nova Scotia, Visitor attractions in Halifax County, Nova Scotia

Neptune Theatre (Halifax)

The Neptune Theatre is the largest professional theatre company in Atlantic Canada with a capacity of 497 and is located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It performs a mixture of new and classical plays. The Neptune was originally opened on the site of a former cinema in 1963 during Canada's drive to create regional theatres. Its first Artistic Director was Leon Major, later to become the Artistic Director of Boston Lyric Opera and Cleveland Opera.

Located at 44.6461, -63.5742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Theatres in Nova Scotia, Theatre companies in Nova Scotia, Buildings and structures in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Culture of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Music venues in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Maritime Centre (Halifax)

The Maritime Centre in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada is an office building home to the regional telecommunications company Bell Aliant (formerly Maritime Telephone & Telegraph, from which it is named). The building is on the site of the former Capitol Theatre which was demolished in 1974 to make way for the construction of the present tower. Completed in 1977, the original structure had 14 stories; another seven floors were added in 1988.

Located at 44.6444, -63.5719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in the Halifax Regional Municipality, WZMH Architects buildings, Terminating vistas in Canada

St. Mary's Basilica, Halifax

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is a Catholic cathedral located in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The facade and spire are entirely of local granite, and its architectural design is said to have been inspired by Saint Martin in the Fields in London. Construction began in 1820 and it was finally consecrated on October 19, 1899. It was made a basilica in 1950 by Pope Pius XII. The basilica also boasts the tallest granite spire in North America.

Located at 44.6444, -63.5732 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious buildings completed in 1899, 19th-century Roman Catholic church buildings, Churches in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Roman Catholic cathedrals in Canada, Roman Catholic churches in Nova Scotia, Gothic Revival architecture in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Basilica churches in Canada

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the provincial art gallery for the province of Nova Scotia. It is located in the central downtown region of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada with a branch gallery in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. The gallery was founded in 1908 as the Nova Scotia Museum of Fine Arts. It was renamed in 1975 as the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. In 1988 the gallery moved to the historic Dominion Building, built in 1865, designed by architects David Stirling and William Hay.

Located at 44.648, -63.5727 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Art museums and galleries in Nova Scotia, Visitor attractions in Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Crown corporations of Nova Scotia, Art museums established in 1908, 1908 establishments in Canada

St. Paul's Church (Halifax)

St. Paul's Church is an evangelical Anglican church in downtown Halifax Nova Scotia within the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island of the Anglican Church of Canada. It is located at the south end of the Grand Parade, an open square in downtown Halifax with Halifax City Hall at the northern end. The church takes its name from Paul of Tarsus, the apostle famous for his conversion while travelling to Damascus.

Located at 44.6475, -63.5747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Anglican churches in Nova Scotia, Heritage sites in Nova Scotia, Religious organizations established in the 1740s, 1749 establishments, Anglican congregations established in the 18th century, Churches in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Religious buildings completed in 1750, National Historic Sites in Nova Scotia, Churches on the National Historic Sites of Canada register

Unnamed Hariri Pontarini Architects project

The Hariri Pontarini Architects project is a proposed "twin tower" project in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Construction has not yet started as they have just been approved by city council. They are two 27-storey towers that will cost approximately $150 million. The buildings, containing a hotel and condo residences, are situated on a slender block, formerly home to the TexPark complex. They were designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects of Toronto.

Located at 44.6463, -63.5725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Proposed buildings and structures in Canada

Halifax Public Libraries

Halifax Public Libraries is the public library system that serves the Halifax Regional Municipality of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was created in 1996 through a merging of the Halifax, Dartmouth Regional, and Halifax County library systems. It currently operates 14 branches and various home delivery services.

Located at 44.6443, -63.5745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Education in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Public libraries in Nova Scotia

Halifax Farmers' Market

The Halifax Farmers' Market is the oldest continuously operating farmer's market in North America having been founded in 1750. Over the years the market has been held in many locations around Halifax, Nova Scotia including Keith's Brewery Building on 1496 Lower Water Street. In 2010 the majority of the cooperative members of the market moved to a new LEED certified building which is part of the Halifax Seaport and took on the name 'Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market'.

Located at 44.6476, -63.5718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Food markets in Canada, Culture of the Halifax Regional Municipality, Visitor attractions in Halifax County, Nova Scotia

The Khyber

The Khyber (also, the Khyber Centre for the Arts) is a three story multipurpose arts centre located in a building owned by the Halifax Regional Municipality and is a registered Historical Property. Its current occupancy consists of the Khyber Arts Society and the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia.

Located at 44.6457, -63.5735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Religious buildings completed in 1888, Buildings and structures in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Art museums and galleries in Nova Scotia, Museums in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Music venues in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Contemporary art galleries in Canada, Former Anglican church buildings

Discovery Centre

Discovery Centre is an interactive science museum located in the Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is owned and operated as a not-for-profit charitable organization whose mission is to stimulate interest, enjoyment and understanding of science and technology. In October 2010, the Discovery Centre announced that it will move to the new offices of Nova Scotia Power in 2013.

Located at 44.6461, -63.5735 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Science museums in Canada, Museums in the Halifax Regional Municipality

Pizza Corner (Halifax)

Pizza Corner is an intersection in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at the junction of Blowers St. and Grafton St. It is a local landmark originally consisting of three pizzerias: King of Donair, Sicilian Pizza and The European Food Shop. Completing the four corners is the Presbyterian Church of Saint David. All three pizzerias are known for their Halifax-style donairs, and the corner is a popular destination for hungry patrons of the local bars and pubs.

Located at 44.645, -63.5744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Pizza chains of Canada, Restaurant districts and streets

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