Top Halifax Travel Experiences Celebrate The Diversity Of The Region

HALIFAX, NS -- From the local culinary scene, to Halifax outdoor activities to arts & culture offerings and nonstop of Maritime music and entertainment, there is a Halifax travel experience for everyone.

For foodies, fresh local foods and Nova Scotian wines makes Halifax a unique and popular culinary destination. The diversity of Nova Scotia cuisine is celebrated in the eclectic region of Halifax. The city's culinary leaders showcase their talents by carefully crafting menus showcasing Nova Scotian ingredients like freshly-caught seafood and an abundance of produce from apples to artichokes. Wine-pairing menus will be featured at many Halifax restaurants during the Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival (September 16-October 17).

The region offers the perfect geography for outdoor activities. Some of the many highlights of a Halifax outdoor experience include surfing at Lawrencetown Beach or exploring the rocks at Peggy's Cove. Adventurers will love rafting the highest tides in the world on the Shubenacadie River and sea kayaking on picturesque St. Margaret's Bay. Take in a round of golf at one of the many golf clubs in the Halifax region, or cruise the Halifax Harbour aboard a Tall Ship. No visit to Halifax is complete without a stroll through the Public Gardens, North America's oldest formal Victorian Gardens in the heart of the city.

Rooted in Acadian, Mi'kmaq, Scottish and African Nova Scotian foundations, the Halifax, Nova Scotia region offers rich and diverse cultural experiences. From exploring the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia or taking a trip back in time at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, the city's arts and culture experience engages and entertains visitors and locals alike. There are more than a dozen Halifax art and cultural festivals year round, including the Atlantic Fringe Festival (September 2-12), the 30th Annual Atlantic Film Festival (September 16-25), and Nocturne: Art at Night (October 16).

There's an impressive array of live music, theater and more making the Halifax entertainment scene one of the hottest in the country. From pubs featuring emerging local talent to hosting world-renowned musicians such as Paul McCartney and Keith Urban, entertainment options are endless. Enjoy live professional theatre at Neptune Theatre's Fountain Hall, experience chamber orchestra at Symphony Nova Scotia or take in one of the many performances from local, Canadian and international pop music acts at Halifax Pop Explosion (October 19-23).

For more information on unique Halifax travel experiences or to book one of the many Halifax vacation packages, visit www.destinationhalifax.com.

Destination Halifax is a partnership of the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia, the World Trade and Convention Centre, and participating industry members. Since its inception in 2002, Destination Halifax has operated with a goal of promoting the Halifax Regional Municipality as a year-round destination of choice for business and leisure travelers.