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Halifax, Nova Scotia is one of the most unique and scenic cities in the world. Its citizens have invented benzene, lobbied for standard time zones (Sir Sanford Flemming) and built some of the greatest ocean liners in history (Samuel Cunard) . From its port and large harbor it was as responsible for winning World War II as any other in the world.

Here are some great reason to visit Halifax:

1. Music and Nightlife: Two of Canada’s most famous music programs – Sing-a-long Jubilee and Don Messer’s Jubilee were filmed weekly in Halifax. Stars such as Anne Murray got their start on these programs and this talents spills out into the local pubs, lounges and restaurants. Music isn’t just a pastime, it’s a good time!

2. Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo: One of the greatest collections of marching, pipe and drum and military bands in the world gather for a 10-day festival at the beginning of July.

3. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: There’s no other museum in the world that features relics from the RMS Titanic, the 1917 Halifax Explosion (the greatest man-made blast before Hiroshima) and the World War II convoy deployments, including the HMCS Sackville, the only corvette (U-boat killer) in extsitence and a ship that sent two U-boats to the bottom f the sea.

4. Halifax Citadel: One of the only star-shaped British forts left in existence sits atop the hill in Halifax complete with red-coated members of the 78th Highland Regiment and complete museum.

5. World-Class Restaurants: Some of the world’s most delicious seafood is cooked daily at dozens of great restaurants.

6. Accommodations: From 5-star hotels to quaint bed-and-breakfasts Halifax has a location for staying that’s close to the action.

7. The BestTours: From Grayline’s “Hop-off Hop-on” double-decker tours to all-day Peggy’s Cove excursions and a romp around the harbour on the “Harbout Hopper” no one does tours like the fine Halifax operators.

8. Titanic Graves: When the great Titanic went down the recovered bodies were brought to Halifax. Many of those are buried at Fairview and Mount Olivet Cemeteries. Many tours include a visit.

9. The Weather: Few other oceanside cities have both the fresh air and sunshine of Halifax.

10. The People: In many instances Halifax has been named the most friendly town in North America. “Haligonians,” as they are called, love to show off their town.

Kim Kinrade invites you to to his website and blog on the many wonders of Nova Scotia, Canada’s Atlantic Playground. http://www.traveltonovascotia.com There is so much to see and do in Nova Scotia within a small area that it has become an optimum destination for many travelers.