Halifax
One of the world's perfect places. With over 400 km of dramatic coastline, white
sand beaches, and one of the world's largest natural harbours, it's no wonder
life here revolves around the sea. But there's so much more.
From city streets to lazy afternoons by the ocean, it's all here in the Halifax
Regional Municipality.
Steeped in history, rich in culture, and refreshingly cosmopolitan. For over 250
years Halifax has been a world class place for business and pleasure. Premiere
meeting and convention facilities. Fine dining. Great music. Fashionable
boutiques. Whimsical craftshops. Cobblestone walkways.
The Halifax Regional Municipality is an international urban center with a rural
cachet. It bustles and thrives with all the energy and amenities of a capital
city but within minutes of the city's core, Halifax offers the small coastal
villages, country charm, and wilderness for which Nova Scotia is known.
It's so beautiful you won't want to leave. Start your tour of Nova Scotia and
Canada's Atlantic Coast with Halifax - Beautiful One Day... Perfect The Next.
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Things to Do: There are many things to see and do in Halifax. Visit Destination
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full listing.
October 2008 Halifax events.
Plan to arrive early or stay later to participate in some of the exciting events
happening around the City in October:
Halifax vs Louisbourg: The Final Siege Exhibit
July 01, 2008 - November 02, 2008
On May 29, 1758, the largest fleet of ships ever to set sail from Halifax left
the harbour and headed north. This British armada, comprised of 150 ships
carrying over 27,000 men, was bound for the French Fortress of Louisbourg to lay
siege. The campaign lasted two months before British forces achieved their first
major victory of the Seven Years War, a victory that would change the world, and
Halifax forever.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 424-7490
Website:
maritime.museum.gov.ns.ca
Nocturne: Art at Night
October 18, 2008
Nocturne: Art at Night is an arts festival bringing light, colour, art and
energy to the downtown streets of Halifax between 6pm and 12 midnight. Inspired
by the success and popularity of similar late-night arts festival occurring all
over the world. Nocturne will celebrate the dynamic and exciting arts community
here in Halifax, bringing together visual and performing arts with street-level
accessibility.
For more information, visit the website www.nocturnehalifax.ca
Downtown Halifax
Phone: (902) 424-7542
Website:
www.nocturnehalifax.ca
The Halifax Pop Explosion
October 21, 2008 -October 25, 2008
The Halifax Pop Explosion is Canada’s most respected emerging music, art, and
media festival and conference. Founded in 1993, the festival features the best
in emerging, new and innovative music, and fuses it with the unique perspectives
and exhibitions of art, media and pop culture, from Halifax, Canada, and around
the world.
Since its founding, the Halifax Pop Explosion has historically combined the
excitement of the global underground music scene with the booming Halifax indie
pop scene. In recent years, the Festival has expanded its programming to support
other genres within the independent music community as well. It now features
acts from hip hop and electronica to folk and alt-country to punk and hardcore
and everything in between. With shows all around town over three days there is
really something for everyone interested in the sounds of new music.
The Halifax Pop Explosion also continues to set the stage for a variety of
independent arts at the Independent Music and Art Fair, featuring public
readings by zine authors, film screenings, new media presentations, visual arts,
and more. Halifax Pop Explosion is Atlantic Canada’s premier new music showcase
and cultural festival.
Various locations
Downtown Halifax.
Phone: (902) 483-7283
Website:
www.popexplosion.com
Eastern Front Theatre presents Vimy
October 22, 2008 - November 09, 2008
Vimy by Vern Thiessen
Bravery. Honour. Sacrifice. Triumph. Legacy.
In 1917, the Battle of Vimy Ridge lasted four days and although Canadians
captured the strategically important ridge, the victory came at a terrible
price: 3,598 Canadians were killed and 7,000 wounded. Aided by a nurse from Nova
Scotia, four soldiers relive the terrible battle as they recuperate in a field
hospital.
Vimy is an award winning theatrical tour-de-force about a nation-defining
moment.
Alderney Landing Theatre
Dartmouth Waterfront beside the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal
Phone: 1-888-311-9090
Website: www.ticketpro.ca
Halifax Mooseheads vs Baie-Comeau Drakkar
October 23, 2008
Cheer on the Halifax Mooseheads hockey team as they take on the Baie-Comeau
Drakkar at 7pm.
Tickets are $14.50 adults, $10.75 students/seniors and $9 youth (12 and under)
taxes included. Service charges may apply.
Halifax Metro Centre
5284 Duke St, Halifax
Phone: (902) 451-1221
Website:
www.ticketatlantic.com
Getting to Halifax
Airlines
Airlines frequently have discounted fares for booking early. Check your airlines
regularly for specials.
WestJet –
www.WestJet.com
Air travellers can also purchase their WestJet tickets
through
www.offsetters.ca at no extra cost, with the online company investing
part of the partnership fee from the airline on making the flight climate
neutral.
The link takes you directly to the regular WestJet site, allowing you
to book your trip online as you would normally.
Westjet discount (10%) code: To receive the West Jet discount of 10% you MUST reserve by calling 1-888-493-7853 and quote discount code QC #5551. Do not book online as you will NOT receive your discount. Only calls to Specialty Sales are accepted.
Westjet discount (10%) code: QC #5551 (Must call 1-888-493-7853 to book)
Air Canada –
www.AirCanada.com – Carbon offsets can be purchased through Zerofootprint,
available through the Air Canada website.
Air Canada discount (10%) code:EYVDXW71
Halifax International Airport
The Halifax Stanfield International Airport is the Atlantic Canadian centre for
domestic, regional and international flight service. With over 600 flights a
week, you can travel by air to Halifax on direct flights from many Canadian,
U.S., European, and Caribbean destinations. US preclearance is also available at
the Halifax airport, making the trip home to the US a little easier.
Halifax is geographically closer to Boston (fly time 1.45 hours) and New York
(fly time 2.25 hours) than any other Canadian city and over one hour closer to
Europe than any other major North American city. There are over 20 daily flights
from Toronto (fly time 2 hours), 10 from Montreal (fly time 1.5 hours) and 11
from Ottawa (fly time 1.75 hours)
Once you arrive at our airport, located 30 minutes from downtown Halifax, you
will find limousine, car rental companies, taxi, and shuttle bus services to
transport you in comfort to your accommodations.
Airport Shuttle
Airporter Inc. provides shuttle service to and from various hotels in the Metro
Halifax area. Core hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to midnight daily.
Regular rates for the Airporter service are $18.00 (Canadian) one way. Children
under 10 years of age accompanied by an adult ride for free. For more
information call 902.873.2091.
Taxi and limousine
Taxi and limousine services are available curbside in the Domestic Arrivals area
for all arriving flights. A one-way trip to Halifax city center is $53.00
(Canadian) by taxi or by limousine.
For further information and to find out about the airlines servicing Halifax,
visit the
Halifax International Airport,
or
Flyhalifax.com
Arriving by Rail
VIA Rail Canada offers
trans-continental connection with Western Canadian cities, and some US
destinations. The Ocean links Montreal and Halifax overnight. You'll travel
hundreds of kilometres while you sleep in comfort. When you wake up, you are in
Atlantic Canada! The Ocean leaves Montreal in the evening, and travels along the
south shore of the St. Lawrence River. Continuing southwards across New
Brunswick and Nova Scotia, the train reaches Halifax in mid-afternoon. In the
other direction, the Ocean leaves Halifax in the afternoon, and arrives in
Montreal the next morning. The Ocean runs every day except Tuesday. VIA offers
learning vacations aboard VIA and culinary opportunities on route. The Halifax
Railway Station is approximately 1.6 km from the hotel.
Arriving by Car
The Trans Canada Highway enters Nova Scotia from New Brunswick, and provides a
connection to all points in the continental United States and Canada. The
Confederation Bridge links Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick and then Nova
Scotia by that same highway system. Various coach companies provide
transportation alternatives to Halifax from New York and Montreal and other
parts of Nova Scotia. Car Rentals are also available to explore the city or
Atlantic Canada at:
Avis Car Inc.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
National Car Rental
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