Halifax Region Municipality

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