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Halifax Regional Municipality is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada, making it the seat of the provincial Crown. The municipality is commonly called HRM or informally, Halifax.

The population in 2006 was 372,679; the urban area of HRM had a population of 282,924, giving the municipality the largest urban area in the Atlantic Canada and largest population centre in Canada east of Quebec City.

HRM's urban area is a major economic centre in eastern Canada with a large concentration of government services and private sector companies. Major employers and economic generators include the Department of National Defence, various levels of government, and the Port of Halifax. Agriculture, fishing, mining, forestry and natural gas extraction are major resource industries found in the rural areas of HRM.

AquAventures Acadie Ltd.
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Paddling is a unique way of discovering the spectacular coastal scenery of Nova Scotia. Explore for a day or two the beautiful coastlines of Shad Bay, Blind Bay or Prospect Bay, so close to Halifax and yet so remote. Or discover in a multi-day tour (3 day...
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Seawatch B&B
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Located 20 minutes from downtown Halifax on a quiet country road, SeaWatch B&B is only feet from Halifax Harbour. You will enjoy a panoramic view of one of the largest natural deep-water harbours in the world, where whales and ships of all sizes are often...
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Double Decker Tours
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Come visit Halifax, the oldest English speaking city in Canada and board our authentic British Double Decker bus at any designated pickup point, and enjoy all the sights and sounds of Halifax, from yesterday and today, at your own pace. Your ticket is ...
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Moonlight Beach Inn
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
What is most special about Moonlight Beach Inn, is that it is surrounded by hundreds of acres of very beautiful, protected, preserved coastal wilderness areas on a 2.5 km beach. It is not in the middle of crowded, highly developed commercial districts ...
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A-1 Lakeview Bed and Breakfast
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
A-1 Lakeview Bed and Breakfast is an exquisite contemporary modern B & B which takes advantage of every opportunity to open up to the views and surroundings of Porters Lake. Relax and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of the lake in the lounge are...
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CafÃƒÂ© Chianti
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Whether you are here for a business lunch, dinner celebration, or have just dropped in for a drink, our aim is to bring you unique freshly prepared food, quality drinks and friendly informal service. If anything is not to your satisfaction, please let us ...
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Bluenose II Preservation Trust
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Bluenose II Preservation Trust is a volunteer organization established to preserve and operate Bluenose II for the people of Nova Scotia. The purpose of the trust is to preserve the schooner and ensure that the legacies of traditional seamanship skill...
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Five Fishermen
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
An easy stroll from any of Halifax's major hotels, The Five Fishermen offers the finest in Nova Scotia seafood. Enjoy a relaxed evening in a nautical setting of brass, timber and stained glass. Our famous complimentary steamed mussels and salad bar are a ...
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FID
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
FID celebrates food and its enjoyment, fusing intimate space with contemporary Franco-Asian cuisine. Chef Dennis Johnston insists on market-fresh ingredients and an innovative menu for the heart of Fid, while maitre d' Monica Bauche's carefuly chosen w...
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La Perla
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
La Perla is not only an encounter in fine dining, it is a dream come true for owner Pearl MacDougall. Working side by side with her son, Chef James MacDougall, La Perla has emerged as one of Canada's finest dining destinations. La Perla offers authenti...
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Prospect B&B
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Welcome to Prospect B&B. This Bed and Breakfast is a restored century old oceanfront convent originally built by one of the early Premiers of our Province. All rooms have queen beds, private ensuite baths, in-room color cable television, free movie chan...
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Blue Diamond Tours
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Established in 1997, Blue Diamond Tours started with shore excursion tours for cruise ship pax, and since that time has continued to do various assignments for a variety of operators. Generally these tours travel within a 90 mile radius of Halifax and inc...
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Welcome Inn Halifax
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Welcome Inn Halifax. Make yourselves at home while enjoying all that Halifax has to offer. Our rooms feature queen beds, colour cable television, private ensuite four piece baths, jacuzzi tubs, private balconies and fireplaces. Rooms offer data ports. Ph...
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Anchors Gate B & B
Located in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
A travelers home away from home. Ocean view of scenic Shad Bay. Home decor in a "Nautical theme" Anchors Gate B&B is situated on beautiful Shad Bay, a deep but calm bay in the community of Bayside. Being 4kms from the open ocean, the bay provides shelt...
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