About Halifax
Halifax, a picturesque and charming port city, is located on the province of Nova Scotia on the east coast of Canada. With a cozy population of 360,000, it offers an impressive array of entertainment, museums, galleries, historic sites, fine restaurants, colourful gardens and lively nightlife. Nearby there are charming seaside towns, sun-drenched beaches, sparkling coves and miles of rugged shoreline guarded by graceful lighthouses.
Getting to Halifax
By Air: The Halifax International Airport is the Atlantic Canadian centre for domestic, regional and international flight service. Halifax is geographically closer to Boston and New York 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, 10 from Montreal and 11 from Ottawa.
Flight Durations:
Boston 1.45 hours
Montreal 1.5 hours
Ottawa 1.75 hours
Toronto 2 hours
New York City 2.25 hours
London 6 hours
All Strategic Partners delegates receive complimentary shuttle service to and from the Halifax airport. Don't forget to provide us with your flight itinerary to ensure we'll be there to greet you. If you prefer to make your own arrangements you will find limousine, car rental companies, taxi, and shuttle bus services to transport you in comfort to your accommodations. Average costs: Limousine Service $43, Taxi Service $41, Shuttle $12 one-way, $20 return.
By Car: The Trans Canada Highway enters Nova Scotia from New Brunswick, and provides a connection to all points in the 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 alternates to Halifax from New York and Montreal and other parts of Nova Scotia.
By Rail: VIA Rail Canada offers trans-continental connection with Western Canadian cities, and some US destinations. The ‘Ocean’ links Montreal and Halifax by night. 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 through the Matapedia valley. 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.
The Weather
Nova Scotia is surrounded by sea, and if it were not for a narrow strip of land connecting it to New Brunswick, would be an island. Atlantic and Fundy waters are relatively cold and they keep the air temperature over southwestern Nova Scotia on the cool side in spring and summer. In January, these same waters moderate the harshness of winter. The warm 16C waters of the Gulf Stream create a prolonged fall from August through October, though there is the occasional brush with a dying Atlantic hurricane
For average temperatures check:
http://www.foundlocally.com/Halifax/Local/Info-CityInfo.htm
For Shopping, Entertainment & More
Many SP delegates have commented on the unique shopping available in and around Halifax. The area boasts an impressive array of local craftspeople. Fresh seafood is always a popular choice for dining in the area and there are a variety of entertainment options should Strategic Partners or the Atlantic Film Festival not offer enough to keep you busy. To get you started on finding out more, visit Where! Halifax.
Other Useful links
For more detailed information, visit:
http://www.halifax.worldweb.com/
