Halifax
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Halifax

Province: Nova Scotia

Country: Canada

Halifax by the Numbers:

Population: 370,000

Elevation: 476 feet

Average Winter Temperature: 22 degrees F

Average Summer Temperature: 65 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Electricity: 110 volts, 50 cycles, AC

Time Zone: GMT-4

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 902

Did You Know?

A port city, Halifax has a longtime military history and was a key navel base during World War I and World War II. In 1917 the majority of the city was destroyed when the "Mont Blanc," a cargo ship carrying a glut of explosives, collided with the Belgium relief ship "Imo."

Orientation:

Halifax is located on the eastern tip of Canada. It is located approximately 2 hours by air from New York and Toronto.