About Halifax
Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia in Atlantic Canada. The city has a population of just over 400,000 living in the city centre and surrounding suburbs, stretched along 400km of beautiful coastline. The area has a more temperate climate than other areas of Canada. Whilst heavy snowfall is still common during the winter months, it does not compare to other areas of Canada, with the average January temperature only slightly below freezing. So if you’re thinking about moving to Canada but not sure you can handle the harsh winters, this may be a destination to consider!
Suburbs
When moving to Halifax, Canada, there are a variety of suburbs you may want to take a look at. Here’s a quick overview of just a few Halifax suburbs:
Spring Garden is a lively neighbourhood situated adjacent to downtown Halifax. There is plenty going on here, with a range of options for shopping and entertainment, and is also the location of the Halifax Central Library. This could be a great option for moving to Halifax, as lots of new housing has recently gone up.
North End is a notably multicultural and artistic district, who’s history is largely centred around community nodes. The area is home to a couple of commercial hubs, including Gottingen Street and Hydrostone.
Quinpool District is an important commercial centre within Halifax, but is also home to the West End neighbourhood, which is a popular area amongst the middle class, with good facilities such as great local schools.
Downtown Dartmouth is an exciting area with plenty of opportunities for dining out and shopping. The neighbourhood has grown in popularity as a residential location over recent years, and is another place to keep your eye on when moving to Halifax, Canada as the Dartmouth marine slips have been converted into the King’s Wharf housing area.
Getting Around in Halifax
Halifax Transit operates a regular bus service around the city and its suburbs, making it easy enough to get from one place to another. Express regional bus routes are also in operation for when you need to travel a little further, and a frequent ferry service runs between Halifax and Dartmouth to transport pedestrians across the harbour.
Things to do in Halifax
If you decide to make the move to Halifax, you won’t be short of things to do when you get there! It terms of museums and art galleries, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Black Sheep Gallery and the Canadian Museum of Immigration being just a few of the many cultural institutions on offer. You can even step back in time at the Memory Lane heritage village; an entire village dedicated to depicting local life in the 1940s.
Halifax Citadel is another great place to head at the weekend. Originally used as a military fortification, Citadel hill overlooks Halifax city centre and the harbour. As well as enjoying the views from the hill, you can explore the Citadel’s past by wandering round the fortification, and learn about the history through a variety of tours and events, including the opportunity to become a soldier for the day!
Interesting Facts
Now a famous landmark in the city, Halifax’s Old Town Clock has been running since 1803!
Halifax, Canada is geographically closer to Dublin, Ireland than it is to Victoria in British Columbia.
According to 2011 statistics, the average selling price of a property in Halifax was $259,060, which is one of the lowest averages in the whole of Canada. A handy fact to know if you’re planning a move to Canada!
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FAQ
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