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Address: Post Code: Tel No: Currency Canadian Dollar (CAD) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Visa Requirements Visas are not required for British nationals, Americans, Australians and the majority of EU nationals Address: Post Code: Tel No: Language English (French in Quebec) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Timezone GMT -4 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Weather An eastern-maritime climate, with short, warm summers and cold winters Address: Post Code: Tel No: Dialling Code 001 Address: Post Code: Tel No: Electricity 110V (standard North American two-pin plug) Address: Post Code: Tel No: Health and Safety There are no specific health requirements for visitors to Canada, but good medical or travel insurance is strongly recommended. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Flights to Halifax arrive at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Airporter runs a shuttle service from the arrivals terminal to most downtown hotels (CAD18). Taxis and private limousine services (CAD53) are available outside the arrivals hall. Journey time 45 minutes. Address: Post Code: Tel No: Citadel Hill Citadel Hill: Overlooking the city, the citadel that now stands at this formerly strategic naval point is now a National Historic Site. It has been restored to its original state, and is brought alive through a living history programme which employs real soldiers and civilians to recreate the past. The cannon is fired daily at noon. Address: Citadel Hill, Halifax Post Code: Tel No: Pier 21 Also known as Canada's Immigration Museum, Pier 21 (1055 Marginal Rd, 001 902 423 4045), celebrates the stories of some of the 1.5 million immigrants who passed through the Pier between 1928 and 1971. Highlights include the World War II exhibits in Exhibition Hall. Address: 1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia Post Code:B3H 4P6 Tel No:001 902 423 4045 Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Take a tour of Halifax's great maritime heritage at The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (1675 Lower Water St, 001 902 424 7490). The MMA collection features surviving vessels and artifacts from the last 200 years, including the biggest collection of artifacts from the Titanic, as Halifax was the closest major port to where the great ship sank. Address: 1675 Lower Water Street Post Code:B3J 1S3 Tel No:001 902 424 7490 Quick Lunch - Little Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar Feast on fresh seafood fried in Belgian beer batter at Little Fish Restaurant & Oyster Bar, a bijoux restaurant near the waterfront. Address: 1740 Argyle Street Post Code: Tel No:00 1 902 425 4025 Top Table - Bish The smartest place to eat fish is Bish , which serves the best-dressed catch in town. Reservations are recommended at this high-class waterfront restaurant which spills onto a pretty terrace in summer. Address: 1475 Lower Water Street Post Code: Tel No:00 1 902 425 7993 Cheap Eat - Harbourside Market Harbourside Market is situated in one of the waterfront's most historic properties, and is the place to pick up fresh fish and baked goods at low prices. Address: 1869 Upper Water St Post Code: Tel No:00 1 902 422 3077 On Business - Four Points by Sheraton A short walk from the World Trade and Convention Centres, Four Points by Sheraton features modern conference facilities and meeting rooms for up to 150 people. Book now Address: 1496 Hollis St Post Code:B3J3Z1 Tel No: Lap Of Luxury - Prince George Hotel Connected to the World Trade and Convention centres, the Prince George Hotel has 203 modern guest rooms, which are arguably the most luxurious in the city, and a fine hotel restaurant that attracts locals and guests alike. Book now Address: 1725 Market St Post Code:B3J3N9 Tel No: Cheap Sleep - The Waverley Inn The Waverley Inn is a traditionally decorated bed and breakfast set in an atmospheric Victorian building. European-style feather beds and antique décor make it a stylish but good value stay. Book now Address: 1266 Barrington St Post Code:B3J1Y5 Tel No: Coffee And Chat - Cheapside Café Cheapside Café in the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (1723 Hollis Street, 00 1 902 425 4494) is a colourful, laid-back and arty setting for pastries and cappuccinos. The artistry extends to the dishes, and the Sunday brunch comes highly recommended. Address: 1723 Hollis Street Post Code: Tel No:00 1 902 425 4494 Formal Presentation - Alderney Landing Cultural Convention Centre For stylish meetings, book the Alderney Landing Cultural Convention Centre (Dartmouth Waterfront, 00 1 902 461 4698). There's a fully-equipped 285-seat theatre for presentations, and the smaller reception spaces overlooking the harbour will also make a good impression. Address: Dartmouth Waterfront Post Code: Tel No:00 1 902 461 4698 Evening Drinks - Mosaic Social Dining Mosaic Social Dining (1584 Argyle St, 00 1 902 405 4700): This chic cocktail bar has plenty of quiet corners for business discussions, whispers and secrets shared over plates of gourmet snacks if you get peckish. Address: 1584 Argyle St Post Code: Tel No:00 1 902 405 4700 Print City guides Halifax Montreal Ottawa Toronto Lowest fares Departure airport -please select- Aberdeen (Dyce) Belfast City Dublin East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford London Heathrow Manchester Norwich
