Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Halifax
Table of Contents
References & Edit History Related Topics
Images
Halifax Halifax Halifax Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Halifax explosion of 1917 Dalhousie University Anglican Church of Canada Halifax, N.S.
For Students
Halifax
Halifax summary
Quizzes
Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz
The twin spires of the Grossmunster are a distinctive feature of Zurich's cityscape: the popular panoramic view shows Zurich Downtown Switzerland, with Lake Zurich and the snow-capped Alps in the background.
A Capital Idea
Read Next
The United States pavilion, World's Fair, Montreal, by Buckminster Fuller built n 1967. The structure is now known as the Montreal Biosphere and houses an environmental museum inside the original geodesic dome. Reflection
11 Architectural Wonders to Visit in Canada 
Banff National Park. Aerial view of Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Aerial perspective.
Canada: 10 Claims to Fame
Discover
Nelson Mandela, undated photo.
15 Nelson Mandela Quotes
New York NY/ USA- November 23, 2018 Hordes of shoppers throng the Macy's Herald Square flagship store in New York looking for bargains on the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday.
Why Is It Called Black Friday?
airplane in flight (plane, aircraft, flying)
7 Puzzling Plane Disappearances
Salem Witch Trials. Photogravure after the painting by Walter McEwen titled - The Witches - circa 1890s.
How Rye Bread May Have Caused the Salem Witch Trials
Artist interpretation of space asteroids impacting earth and moon. Meteoroids, meteor impact, end of the world, danger, destruction, dinosaur extinct, Judgement Day, Doomsday Predictions, comet
Major Mass Extinctions
Close up of praying mantis walking on stone ground against a blurred background in Japan
6 Animals That Eat Their Mates
San Francisco, California/USA-1/18/20: Womens March at Civic Center marching with signs of political protest regarding equality also embracing 2020 presidential candidates and celebrating equality
How Does the U.S. Government Define the Difference Between a Protest and a Riot?

Halifax: Related Content

verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://www.britannica.com/facts/Halifax-Nova-Scotia

News •

Scaffolding signals a summer patio return for downtown Halifax wine bar • June 13, 2025, 8:16 AM ET (CBC)
New Halifax plan examines how downtown soccer stadium fits with neighbouring projects • June 12, 2025, 5:41 AM ET (CBC)
'Much prettier' scaffolding will allow Halifax wine bar to open patio for 1st time in years • June 12, 2025, 5:41 AM ET (CBC)
Halifax hospital aims to prevent unplanned C-sections through 'empowering' technique • June 12, 2025, 1:56 AM ET (CBC)
Halifax mayor's move to pause bike lane construction defeated • June 10, 2025, 1:21 PM ET (CBC)

Photos

Halifax
Halifax
Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax explosion of 1917
Dalhousie University
Anglican Church of Canada
Halifax, N.S.
See All Images →

Related Topics and References

Topics

Related Quizzes and Features

Quiz
Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz
The twin spires of the Grossmunster are a distinctive feature of Zurich's cityscape: the popular panoramic view shows Zurich Downtown Switzerland, with Lake Zurich and the snow-capped Alps in the background.
A Capital Idea