The Halifax Regional Municipality is an urban area on the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia
Canada. The area is sometimes known as "HRM", or simply
"Halifax", although the latter is actually technically incorrect.
The population in
2006
was 372,679.
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The world’s most scenic rail ride. A journey on Canada’s transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the lines span 3974 miles, taking in not only several of North America’s finest cities but also some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, including the spectacular Rocky Mountains.
Rail travel for all budgets This comprehensive guidebook gives information for all budgets, from the cheapest rail tickets with shoestring accommodation in the cities along the route to the most luxurious guided tours.
· City guides and maps the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in 10 major stops along the lines: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Jasper, Calgary, Churchill and Vancouver
Product Description: Title: Forest Scenes and Incidents in the wilds of North America, being a diary of a winter's route from Halifax to the Canadas, and during four months residence in the woods on the border of Lakes Huron and Simcoe.
Publisher: British Library, Historical Print Editions
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.
The HISTORY OF COLONIAL NORTH AMERICA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection refers to the European settlements in North America through independence, with emphasis on the history of the thirteen colonies of Britain. Attention is paid to the histories of Jamestown and the early colonial interactions with Native Americans. The contextual framework of this collection highlights 16th century English, Scottish, French, Spanish, and Dutch expansion.
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Product Description: Place: Halifax Country: Canada Map type: City Map for download to an ebook reader. More information: The eBook with the map contains index of streets (hypertext).
DESCRIPTION: Halifax Regional Municipality, (commonly referred to as Halifax or HRM), is the capital city of Nova Scotia, and a major economic center in eastern Canada. Its harbor is one of the world's best, deepest and safest and serves as a major transportation hub for Atlantic Canada and the Eastern Seaboard.
A visit to Halifax and its surrounding Nova Scotiaareas include spectacular scenery with beautiful gardens, rugged shorelines and sandy beaches. For nature lovers, hiking, camping and birdwatching are favorite activities.
Not to be missed are the historic heritage sites, galleries and shops, museums and many parks, thus its nickname the City of Trees.
Halifax is well known as an entertainment capital and home to vibrant nightlife.
On December 6, 1917 the world's largest man-made explosion (before the atomic bomb) occurred in Halifax Harbor; over 1,600 people were killed; another 9,000 were injured and maimed. The founder of the Cunard (Cruise) Line, Samuel Cunard, (a Haligonian) is a Halifax native Nova Scotia is the half-way point between the Atlantic coast of Europe and the Western coast of North America and is on the same latitude as Bordeau, France and South Oregon, USA.
FAST FACTS: 1. On December 6, 1917 the world's largest man-made explosion (before the atomic bomb) occurred in Halifax Harbor; over 1,600 people were killed; another 9,000 were injured and maimed. 2. The founder of the Cunard (Cruise) Line, Samuel Cunard, (a Haligonian) is a Halifax native 3. Nova Scotia is the half-way point between the Atlantic coast of Europe and the Western coast of North America and is on the same latitude as Bordeau, France and South Oregon, USA.
ATTRACTIONS : 1. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site The present day Citadel is operated by Parks Canada and is considered to be one of the most important historic sites in Canada.
Restored to represent the mid-Victorian period, the Citadel features living history programs including the 78th Highland Regiment, the Royal Artillery, Soldier's Wives and Civilian Tradespersons.
The Citadel offers an educational and enjoyable heritage experience. Guided tours, an audio-visual presentation and modern exhibits communicate the historical themes of the Citadel's commemoration as nationally significant in Canadian history.
2. Pier 21 Serving as a tribute to the immigrants who have enriched Canada's culture by calling this country their home, Pier 21 is Canada's equivalent of New York's Ellis Island.
Between 1928 and 1971, more than one million immigrants were processed in this historic waterfront building.
After a complete restoration, Pier 21 reopened in 1991. Its many exhibits portray the confusion and hope of those arriving at the pier. A multimedia show in a theater shaped as a ship, recaptures the crossing of the Atlantic.
3. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic The Maritime Museum, located on the Halifax waterfront, is the oldest and largest maritime museum in Canada. Its many exhibits include: the shipwreck treasures of Nova Scotia, the Navy, convoys, Days of Sail, Sable Island and lifesaving, Titanic, the tragic 1907 Halifax Explosion, the Age of Steam, and the restored ship chandlery of William Robertson and Son.
Learn about the colorful history of Samuel Cunard, the Nova Scotia native who founded Cunard Steam Ship Co., and whose first ship, the Britannia, sailed from Liverpool, England to Halifax harbor on its maiden voyage.
The Maritime Museum is one of the most valuable historical, cultural and educational institutions in Canada.
The world’s most scenic rail ride. A journey on Canada’s transcontinental railroad ranks as one of the greatest rail experiences in the world. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific, the lines span 3974 miles, taking in not only several of North America’s finest cities but also some of the most dramatic scenery on earth, including the spectacular Rocky Mountains.
Rail travel for all budgets This comprehensive guidebook gives information for all budgets, from the cheapest rail tickets with shoestring accommodation in the cities along the route to the most luxurious guided tours. · Fully revised 4th edition updated and with new mapping · Rail travel for all budgets where to get the best deals · Mile-by-mile route guide what to see along the route; with 25 maps · Railway history the rail link that created modern Canada · City guides and maps the best sights, recommended hotels and restaurants in eight major stops along the lines: Halifax, Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary
Product Description: The Halifax Citadel was a great bastion of the British Empire, the impregnable shield of the "Warden of the North".
Today it is one of Canada's most famous landmarks: every year thousands visit the star-shaped fortress, watch the traditional firing of the noon-day gun and roam the ramparts and the fortified buildings where British soldiers were once garrisoned. They watch the re-enactment of military exercises by men and women in authentic 19th-century military uniforms, and enjoy the music of the pipe band in the Parade. This richly-illustrated history conveys the lively martial pageantry of this unparalleled attraction.
This book offers background on the Halifax Citadel and its history, exploring the lives of soldiers and their families stationed in Hailfax in the 19th century.
Product Description: This compelling trip is not only a celebration of the automobile, but also an examination of its effects on our cities and our lives. Provides a delightful travel and history guide to Canada as it was and is.
Product Description: Take a tour of Canada's east coast with this appealingly illustrated guide, and experience attractive inns and genuine hospitality.
Historic Inns of Canada's East Coast is a beautiful and reliable full-colour guide to historic, charming and welcoming places to stay throughout Canada's three Maritime provinces. Each unique inn is featured in a colour spread that includes handsome photographs of the exterior and interior, commentary on the inn and its environs, and helpful information on rooms, rates, facilities and features. Also included is a handy map and a suggested itinerary that covers the best features of the Maritimes.
Historic Inns of Canada's East Coast is an indispensible guide to gracious accomodations on the nation's Atlantic seaboard.
Product Description: The Halifax Regional Municipality encompasses the cities of Halifax, Dartmouth, and Bedford, and several towns and villages; lakes, rivers, and streams, part of the Shubenacadie Canal, and an intricate and beautiful coastline. Beautiful, well-tended, easily accessible trails throughout the region offer outdoor pleasure to all, and Trails of Halifax Regional Municipality outlines gentle excursions for people of all abilities. Michael Haynes has selected 25 representative trails. Haynes gives careful, detailed information about each in a "Trails-at-a-Glance" chart and in synoptic form at the head of each trail description. As well as describing the trail and illustrating it with maps and photographs, Haynes includes sidebars on features unique to the trail or region.
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