The City of Halifax, established 1749, has amalgamated 1996 to the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). The HRM contains the four previous municipalities of Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax County and is the Capital of Nova Scotia. Downtown Halifax is home to approximately 200 restaurants and bars, providing an interesting array of world cuisine. There are also over 60 sidewalk cafes that open in the summer months. The nightlife is made up of bars and small music venues as well as Casino Nova Scotia, a large facility built partially over the water.

The Fundy Tidal Interpretive Centre is only 1 hour from Halifax and 20 minutes from Truro. Step inside the centre and learn about the history of the Maitland/South Maitland area (as ship building and railway communities) and the tidal bore phenomenon. Also enjoy the view from our observation deck overlooking the powerful Shubenacadie River and/or our walking trail. Our trail is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy nature at its finest, maintained by Ducks Unlimited Canada, it offers a great look at marsh ecosystems and wildlife. We are also the only Visitor Information Centre in East Hants, so make sure to stop in - we can provide you with any information you need, locally or provincially.