Join Us in Halifax in October

Join Us in Halifax!

Bailliage du Canada – Chapître du Canada 2022 (October 20 - 22, 2022)

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Halifax - Nova Scotia’s City by the Sea. If you like a mix of energetic city and beautiful scenery, Halifax is the perfect place for you.

Founded in 1749 and the site of the first British town in Canada, visitors have been falling in love with Halifax for more than 250 years. Situated on a peninsula alongside one of the world's largest deep water harbours, Halifax combines the international essence of a major port city and naval base with the culture and heritage of one of Canada’s most historic communities.

early 1800s. Its hilltop setting provides a commanding view of the city and harbor. The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, completed in 1856, is a symbol of Halifax’s role as a principal naval station in the British Empire, and it is the fourth in a series of forts on the site. Visitors can tour the impressive star-shaped masonry structure with a defensive ditch, earthen ramparts, musketry gallery, powder magazine, and garrison cells.

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Home to the 78th Highland Regiment, Halifax’s starshaped fortress has presided over the city since the

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Explore the Waterfront and Downtown

The waterfront and historic settings in the busy downtown area serve as a backdrop to the busy harbor, with its never-ending worldwide ocean traffic.

In the heart of the downtown you'll find art galleries, museums, churches, shopping, sidewalk cafés and friendly nightclubs. Stroll the boardwalks and see ships from around the world.

The rolling hills of the city rise up from the harbour and the historic central district to the upper ramparts of the Halifax Citadel, a star-shaped fortress that offers visitors splendid views of the city and waterfront. During the day, the Historic Properties site is filled with shoppers drawn to the merchandise offered for sale in these picturesque buildings and tiny boutiques. By night, it serves as the city’s center of entertainment.

Hugging the harbour for 10 city blocks from Pier 21 to Casino Nova Scotia, this gentle path takes you past historic sites, shops, restaurants and attractions. You’ll come across Cable Wharf with all its restaurants and shops.

Downtown Halifax mixes the past with the present— stately 18th and 19th century architecture side-byside with modern skyscrapers of steel, glass and concrete. Many of the downtown attractions are within walking distance of each other, making this sophisticated urban centre the perfect spot for a walking tour.

There's no better shopping east of Montreal than you'll find in Halifax. Well-appointed shops offering the latest fashions, fine art, crafts and gifts sit sideby-side with stylish bistros and rooftop cafés. Browse eclectic boutiques or the Maritime flavour in the restored heritage buildings of Historic Properties that house food and retail stores. Stretching over three square blocks, these timber-frame buildings and stone warehouses were originally built in the late 1700s and early 1800s to safeguard the stolen treasure captured by privateers.

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Experience the Beauty of the Seaside

If you seek peaceful nature scenes, head out of the downtown for nearby communities and let yourself be romanced by the sea.

Take advantage of the tours provided by the National meeting organizing Committee to see beautiful seaside harbours and lush vineyards.

Everyone is drawn to the ocean—the crisp tang of salt air, fresh breezes, and an ever-changing panorama of colour and light. Nature has blessed the area with charming fishing villages, sandy beaches, rugged shorelines, and colorful gardens.

Join Us In Halifax! Chapître du Canada 2022 — October 20 - 22, 2022

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