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Halifax Harbour
As well as being a busy port and bustling tourist destination, Halifax harbour is also the second largest natural ice-free harbour in the world.
The best way to explore and view Halifax Harbour is by ferry, which takes just 12 minutes to cross from Halifax to Dartmouth on the eastern side of the port. Several islands populate the Harbour, the nearest island being George's Island which is home to a small lighthouse. This lighthouse played a key role in the Harbour's defence system for almost 200 years and although not open to the public, it has been named a National Historic Site and the local heritage department is currently restoring its fortifications.
Further out in the Harbour is McNab’s Island which is accessible by ferry or boat. This Island was another important part of the Harbour defence system and also home to several generations of independent settlers.
Lawlor's Island lies close to the mainland, creating the eastern entrance to the Harbour and consists primarily of undeveloped protected woodland, home to wild deer and osprey.
Select another event:
The Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Halifax is one of Canada's top 5 "Smart" cities and is home to home to seven degree-granting universities, houses 8 major hospitals and has Canada's second largest scientific centre
Population:
372,679
Average household income:
$55,885
Unemployment rate:
5.6%*(below national average)
Source: www.statcan.ca
NOVA SCOTIA FACTS
Tourism is an important sector in the economy of Nova Scotia. Total tourism receipts exceed $800 million and over 30,000 are employed in the industry. More than a million persons visit the province each year, with almost one quarter of these coming from outside Canada.
Over 80 percent of Nova Scotia's population of 936,092 can trace their ancestry either wholly or partly to the British Isles. Those with French origin rank second with 18 percent of all residents having some French ancestry. The next largest groups by ancestry are German and Dutch.
