Beach near Halifax, Canada

Halifax Travel Guide

Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax is Nova Scotia’s capital and a city of 359,111 people on Canada’s Atlantic coast. Its harbour location gives the city a direct connection with the surrounding coastline and nearby beaches.

Most air travellers arrive through Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Beaches close to the city include Penhorn Lake Beach, 4.0 kilometres away, Albro Lake Beach at 4.3 kilometres, and Maugher Beach at 6.2 kilometres. Further options include Cow Bay Beach, 11.7 kilometres away, and Conrad's Beach near West Lawrencetown, 15.5 kilometres away.

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Local time

359,111

Population

2,873 miles away

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Weather in Halifax

Fri

26°

Sat

20°

Sun

21°

Know before you go

Pays in CAD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Canada for various service industries. The standard amount is usually 15-20% for good service.

Best time to visit Halifax

Jan

2°13

Feb

1°12

Mar

5°14

Apr

10°12

May

14°10

Jun

19°12

Jul

24°13

Aug

23°12

Sep

21°9

Oct

16°11

Nov

8°10

Dec

3°13

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Halifax

  • Penhorn Lake Beach

    4 km away

  • Albro Lake Beach

    4.3 km away

  • Maugher Beach

    6.2 km away

  • MacCormacks Beach

    7.8 km away

  • Noonans Beach

    9.9 km away

  • Cow Bay Beach

    11.7 km away

  • Bracketts Beach

    13.1 km away

  • Conrad's Beach

    Conrad's Beach

    15.5 km away

Things to do in Halifax

  1. Scotiabank Centre

    stadium arena

    0.3 km

  2. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

    art gallery

    0.1 km

  3. HMCS Sackville

    history museum

    0.1 km

  4. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

    museum

    0.2 km

  5. Pier 21

    museum

    1.2 km

  6. Halifax Citadel

    fort

    0.5 km

  7. Naval Museum of Halifax

    history museum

    2.1 km

  8. Seaview Memorial Park

    park

    4.6 km

Getting there

Halifax Stanfield International Airport · 26.8 km

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