Remnants of a maritime past provides the setting for a surprisingly urban presence in Halifax. Salty and urbane, learned and plain-spoken, Halifax is large enough to have the trappings of a capital city, yet small enough to retain the warmth and convenience of a small town.

Halifax Harbour, the second largest natural harbor in the world, bustles with activity day and night and flavors the rest of the city with its presence. Pubs, shops, museums, parks, and public gardens buzz with activity. Jazz, buskers, outdoor festivals, and cultural and sporting events are plentiful. Galleries, concerts, theater, and fine dining combine to make the twin cities a destination for any season, with a mix of big-city life and small-town charm.