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Combine culture and cuisine. The perfect couple’s getaway is waiting with theatre, dining and discounted accommodations. Visit the website of Neptune Theatre, Halifax’s long-standing performance venue, and explore the package options for a weekend in the city.

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Halifax Metro Region

Halifax MetroOld world charm, new world pulse

Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital city, was founded in 1749, and is brimming with history. Halifax, Nova Scotia is home to an historic waterfront, galleries, museums, theatres, restaurants, pubs, shopping and entertainment of all descriptions.

Take a Halifax tour of 18th and 19th century architecture, the massive star-shaped Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, or the bustling harbour featuring the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and Pier 21 National Historic Site. Be sure to check out the "best of" lists below to help you plan your Nova Scotia vacation in the Halifax Metro Region.

Bagpiper at Pier 21 National Historic Site, Halifax Nova Scotia
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2010-08-11
Sissiboo River Cottage
A unique and lovely place. What a find. A gorgeous post-and-beam cottage in a private spot on the ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-08-06
What a lovely province you have
Hello, My wife and I are from Ohio . We took a vacation to your lovely province in 2006. We spent ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-07-16
My piece of Nova Scotia Paradise
Getting close to 30 years ago I had the opportunity to spend 2 summers working at the Keltic Lodge ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-07-06
WET & WILD RIDE
I recently returned to Nova Scotia for a delayed honeymoon and meet the family for my new husband. ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-05-09
Lunenburg
My father took my older brother and I on the train from Oshawa to Halifax. We arrived in Halifax at ...

(Source: Favourite Places in Nova Scotia)
2010-09-01
Kejimkujik Seaside Adjunct
If you love to be at one with nature, Kejimkujik Seaside offers a beautiful place to explore for a day.  With beautiful trails, a white beach awaits you and if you are lucky the seals might be waving from the...

(Source: Nova Scotia, my Oyster)
2010-09-01
White Point Beach
White Point Beach..it's rustic, it's charming, it's wonderful!

(Source: Nova Scotia, my Oyster)
2010-08-31
Really.... we should all go whale watching!
Regardless of how you spend your days it's hard not to be envious of our whale watch tour operators around the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Sample these recent posts & see if you feel the same way!!

(Source: The Bay of Fundy)
2010-08-31
Cape George Lighthouse
An afternoon drive along the Mini Cabot Trail to Cape George gives breathtaking views and a "must visit" to the lighthouse.

(Source: The Right Coast, Nova Scotia)
2010-08-10
Arisaig: Part of The Mini Cabot Trail
Well known to fossil hunters, this small village was founded by Scottish immigrants in the 1700's.

(Source: The Right Coast, Nova Scotia)