Halifax
Fun Facts
HalifaxProvince: 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.
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