With its shopping malls and brusque tower blocks, the commercial and social heart of modern Halifax clambers up the steep hillside from the harbourfront, its narrow streets dotted with scores of bustling bars and restaurants. The city's main attractions - most notably the Art Gallery , with its eclectic collection of modern Canadian paintings, the Maritime Museum and the Georgian Province House - all huddle close together in the lower part of town beneath Halifax's star turn, the Vaubanesque Citadel . On a sunny day, a pleasant diversion is a trip to see a couple of the outer fortifications built to defend Halifax harbour, and you can also catch the ferry over to neighbouring Dartmouth , home of the old Quaker House .
The British were the first to develop Halifax, founding a base here in 1749 to counter the French fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island. When New France was captured shortly afterwards, the town became a heavily fortified guarantor of the Royal Navy's domination of the North Atlantic, a role reinforced when the British lost control of New England. The needs of the garrison called the tune throughout the nineteenth century: the waterfront was lined with brothels; martial law was in force till the 1850s; and most Haligonians, as the local citizenry are known, were at least partly employed in a service capacity.
Halifax International Airport is located 35km northeast of the city centre and has its own tourist information office (daily 9am-10pm). Airbus runs a bus shuttle service from the airport to the classier downtown hotels (daily: every 30min to 1hr from 7.30am to 11pm; 40min-1hr 15min depending on traffic; $12 single, $20 return). If you're not staying at one of these, ask the driver how near to your destination he will let you off; for downtown get off at the Delta Barrington Hotel , which is on Barrington Street at Duke, right in the centre. The taxi fare from the airport to the centre is around $40. The Acadian Lines bus terminal, 6040 Almon St, about 4km northwest of the centre just off Robie Street, houses the long-distance bus station and also DRL buses (for Yarmouth and the South Shore). Transit bus #7 connects the terminal with downtown. The VIA Rail station, Hollis Street at Cornwallis Park, handles just six trains in and out per week, connecting Halifax with Truro, New Brunswick, the Gaspé and Montréal. From the train station it's a fifteen-minute walk into the centre down Barrington Street, or else catch the #7 or #9 bus (every 15min during the week, hourly on the weekend).
Dalhousie University, St. Mary's University, NSCAD University, Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia Community College and more are just moments away from the Holiday Inn Express Halifax/Bedford by vehicle.
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 DELTA BARRINGTON , 1875 BARRINGTON ST - Halifax, NS, Canada
The Delta Barrington In Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, Has Plenty Of Character In Its Mid-rise Brownstone Building Near The Harbor In Downtown Halifax. Whether Guests Are In Town For Business, Culture Or Laughs At The Annual Spring Halifax Comedy Fest, Visitors Can Enjoy The Convenience Of The Delta Barrington's Service And Location. An Exclusively Pedestrian Street Borders The Hotel, And The Area Boasts Lively Restaurants And Historic Pubs. The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Located Only A Few Blocks Away, Highlights Canada's Important Role In The 19th-century British Empire.
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 FUTURE INNS HALIFAX , 30 FAIRFAX DRIVE - Halifax, NS, Canada
Future Inns Halifax Is Conveniently Located In Clayton Park West, Just 20 Minutes South Of The Halifax International Airport And 15 Minutes West Of Downtown Halifax. Adjacent To Bayers Lake Business And Shopping District, 20 Minutes From Golf, Within 1 Hr Drive To Picturesque Towns Of Peggys Cove, Lunenburg, Mahone Bay And Wolfville. Rooms Are New, Spacious And Comfortable, Complete With Opening Windows, A/C, Two Queen Beds, Work Desk And Complimentary High-speed Internet Access.
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 CAMBRIDGE SUITES HALIFAX , 1583 BRUNSWICK ST - Halifax, NS, Canada
Whether Plans Include A Business Trip, A Leisurely Vacation Or An Extended Stay, The Cambridge Suites Is The Perfect Solution. Our Suites Provide Not Just A Room But A Place To Live, A Place To Work, A Place To Hold Small Meetings, A Place To Relax. Each Suite Has A Dining Area; Work Place Complete With Microwave, Fridge, Toaster, Kettle, Iron And Board, Mini Bar, Coffee Maker, Dishes And Cutlery, A Delicious Complimentary Continental Breakfast Is Served Each Morning.
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THE CITADEL HOTEL HALIFAX , 1960 BRUNSWICK STREET - Halifax, NS, Canada
The Citadel Halifax Is Located 39 Kilometers From Halifax International Airport. This Hotel Takes Pride In Exceptional Service And Hospitality, And They Provide A True Maritime Experience. This Hotel Is Close To All Downtown Attractions, As Well As A Variety Of Restaurants, Bars And Entertainment. Guests Will Enjoy Added Accessibility Via The Pedway System.
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THE HALLIBURTON , 5184 MORRIS STREET - Halifax, NS, Canada
Within A Stroll Of Halifax's Waterfront, The Halliburton House Inn Is One Of Halifax, Nova Scotia Downtown's Historic Boutique Hotel. Located Close To Museums, The Convention Center, Parks, Public Gardens, Popular Shops And Cafes, And Maritime-style Pubs, This Hotel Is A Great Choice For Travelers Wanting A Bit Of History.
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 FOUR POINTS SHERATON HALIFAX , 1496 HOLLIS STREET - Halifax, NS, Canada
The Four Points By Sheraton Halifax Is A Deluxe Hotel Situated 35 Kilometers From Halifax International Airport. This Is The Newest Hotel In Downtown Halifax, Having Opened Its Doors In September Of 2001. The Hotel Is Located In The Heart Of The City, Within Walking Distance To Spring Garden Road's Famous Shopping District, Neptune Theatre, Halifax's Renowned Historic Waterfront, Downtown Business District, World Trade And Convention Center, And The Halifax Metro Center. The Four Points By Sheraton Halifax Is Connected To The Maritime Centre And Features A 7,300 Square Foot Mural Of Historic Halifax In The Unique Open-air Courtyard. The Four Points By Sheraton Halifax Is A 100% Smoke Free Hotel And Features 178 Rooms, Indoor Parking, As Well As An Onsite Restaurant And Bar.
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RAMADA PLAZA HOTEL PARK PLACE , 240 BROWNLOW AVE - Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Views Of The Harbour And Downtown Halifax Are But Two Reasons Visitors Have To Stay At Ramada Park Place Plaza In Dartmouth, N.s. Guests Can Enjoy Daily Trips On The Dartmouth Ferry, Take A Brief Stroll To Quaker House, Enjoy The Shubenacadie Canal Or Gaze At The City's Scenic Parks. This Pet Friendly, 178-Guestroom Hotel Provides An Indoor Pool, Room Service, Safe Deposit Box And A Restaurant. High-speed Wireless Internet And Mini Bars Are Available In Some Rooms.
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 HOWARD JOHNSON MARANOVA HOTEL , 65 KING STREET - Dartmouth, BC, Canada
The Howard Johnson Maranova Hotel & Suites Dartmouth Is Located In Downtown Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, With The Dartmouth Halifax Ferry One Block Away. An Eight-minute Ferry Ride Will Take Tourists To The Heart Of Halifax. Hotel Amenities Feature 79 Standard And Home-office Guestrooms And Suites, With Kitchenettes In All Guestrooms. Selected Guestrooms Have Harbor Views.
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Holiday Inn Select HALIFAX-CENTRE , 1980 ROBIE STREET , HALIFAX , B3H3G5
Take a video tour of this hotel!Welcome to the Holiday Inn Select Halifax Centre, the preferred hotel in the Halifax area. We are rated a four-star property by Canada Select and a three-diamond by CAA/AAA. This newly-renovated, full-service hotel and our friendly and professional staff will ensure your stay is both comfortable and enjoyable. Our cordial, service-oriented team takes great pride in our commitment to providing 100% Guest Satisfaction. Our spacious rooms, exceptional value, central location and exceptional service makes us the premier choice for any traveler to the Halifax area.
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Holiday Inn Express HALIFAX-BEDFORD , 133 KEARNEY LAKE RD. , HALIFAX , B3M4N9
The Holiday Inn Express Halifax/Bedford is conveniently located at Exit 2 off Highway 102. Our hotel has easy access to all the businesses and attractions in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
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 A-1 LAKEVIEW BED & BREAKFAST , 370 WEST PORTERS LAKE ROAD - Porters Lake, NS, Canada
A-1 Lakeview B&B Is An Exquisite, Contemporary B&B, Which Takes Advantage Of The Magnificent Views And Surroundings Of Porters Lake. Guests Can Wake Up In The Morning To A Room Full Of Sunlight, And The Wonderful Aroma Of Breakfast Being Cooked. After Enjoying The Hearty Meal, Guests Are Welcome To Roam The Land And Quietly Relax On The Outdoor Sundeck With A Book, Stroll Through The Gardens For Some Fresh Air, Or Sip On A Cool Drink.
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