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Nicknamed "the city of trees," Halifax is a cosmopolitan city of sophisticated charm. As Nova Scotia's capital, it is elegant, lively and romantic. In addition to all the stores, theatres and art galleries you would expect, the city has managed to retain much of the special ambience of a coastal village.

Architecture fans will love the way Halifax has boldly combined different styles. The stark lines of modern buildings and the tall lines of sailboat masts successfully blend with the heavier cast of 18th and 19th-century buildings.

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia boasts impressive regional, national and international collections, while contemporary trends among the province's artists are exhibited at the Mary E. Black gallery in the Nova Scotia Centre for Craft and Design. Glass in all its forms can be seen at the cottage glassblowing industry of Nova Scotian Crystal, the only one of its kind in Canada.

Discover history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and see the magnificent period ships moored along the quay. Explore former privateers' warehouses that today house shops and restaurants. Lastly, the casino, in a prime waterfront location, exerts its pull on those who like to tempt fate. Also, if you prefer a more marine adventure, the oldest seagoing ferry (in service since 1752!) will take you to Dartmouth, where you can stroll along the peaceful, sunny paths of the Shubenacadie canal.

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