Halifax
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax is an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada and is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. It is a major business centre which is also known for its maritime history.
The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812.