Halifax Facts
Halifax Web site:
http://www.halifax.ca
Population: 383,528
Location: Eastern Canada
On Canada’s Atlantic coast.
Climate: Temperate. Four distinct seasons. Mild summers, cool winters.
Halifax sits at the edge of the continent — the commercial hub of Atlantic Canada.
The region offers a balance of history, heritage, culture, entertainment and shopping. It is an internationally-known centre for recreation and the arts, a popular tourist destination, a hub for new high-tech industry, and a centre for higher education.
Halifax features:
- The fastest growing population in Atlantic Canada
- One of the world’s best locations for business, according to a recent KPMG survey
- A growing high-tech economy
- Canada’s most educated residents – 63% have a university degree or trade school diploma
- Several of Canada’s most respected universities
- Many beautiful parks and historic sites