Modern Day Halifax

*General Information* -Introduction -Physical Landscape -MAPS!! -Quick Facts *History of Halifax* -Halifax: 1749-1917 -The Halifax Disaster *City Structure* -residential patterns -elite diffusion -modern planning issues -Africville *Modern Day Halifax* -demographic information -current culture `^external links` `^information sources` `^ALL the maps!` `^Macalester College Geography Department`	Life and Culture in Halifax - Haligonians take great pride in the heritage and culture of their city. Influences of many different cultures and ethnicities are seen throughout Halifax. Because of Halifax's rich history there are many historical sites and museums in the city. - Many public parks and gardens also are scattered throughout the city. Public beaches along the coast, as well as biking trails and hiking paths in the Halifax area allow for many recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. - The Neptune Theatre and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia are two very well renowned art centers in Halifax. - Many festivals take place in Halifax throughout the year. The most famous being the "Tattoo", the largest annual indoor show in North America. Over 2000 military and civilian performers from around the world perform music, comedy and drama at the "Tattoo". - Halifax's main shopping district is focused along Spring Green Road, in an area several blocks from the waterfront. Historic sites and museums, as well as the Halifax Habourwalk, line Halifax's waterfront. The recreational areas along the harbor and the preservation of the waterfront signify the influence citizens have had upon the planning of Halifax's downtown in the last 20 years. - Halifax has a number of pubs, theatres and restaurants which attract residents and tourists into the downtown area at night. Halifax is also home to the `Halifax Mooseheads` (external link) hockey team and a well-known rock band, `Sloan`(external link). - Halifax's public transit system is comprised of a bus and ferry system. Ferries depart from Halifax's harbor every 15-30 minutes to both Dartmouth and Woodside. Halifax's international airport is located 20 miles northeast of the city. - Halifax is continuing to develop in the 21st century. One example of this is `The Greater Halifax Partnership` (external link), an organization created to help new technological businesses grow and develop in Halifax. The Greater Halifax Partnership hopes to make Halifax "Canada's smart city". The continuing development of businesses and tourism in Halifax will continue to gain recognition for the city. If these developments continue and suceed it is likey that Halifax will become more prominent in the world system in the future.

General Information

History of Halifax

-Halifax: 1749-1917

-The Halifax Disaster

City Structure

-residential patterns

-elite diffusion

-modern planning issues

-Africville

Modern Day Halifax

-demographic information

-current culture

^external links

^information sources

^ALL the maps!

^Macalester College Geography Department

Life and Culture in Halifax

- Haligonians take great pride in the heritage and culture of their city. Influences of many different cultures and ethnicities are seen throughout Halifax. Because of Halifax's rich history there are many historical sites and museums in the city.

- Many public parks and gardens also are scattered throughout the city. Public beaches along the coast, as well as biking trails and hiking paths in the Halifax area allow for many recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

- The Neptune Theatre and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia are two very well renowned art centers in Halifax.

- Many festivals take place in Halifax throughout the year. The most famous being the "Tattoo", the largest annual indoor show in North America. Over 2000 military and civilian performers from around the world perform music, comedy and drama at the "Tattoo".

- Halifax's main shopping district is focused along Spring Green Road, in an area several blocks from the waterfront. Historic sites and museums, as well as the Halifax Habourwalk, line Halifax's waterfront. The recreational areas along the harbor and the preservation of the waterfront signify the influence citizens have had upon the planning of Halifax's downtown in the last 20 years.

- Halifax has a number of pubs, theatres and restaurants which attract residents and tourists into the downtown area at night. Halifax is also home to the Halifax Mooseheads (external link) hockey team and a well-known rock band, Sloan(external link).

- Halifax's public transit system is comprised of a bus and ferry system. Ferries depart from Halifax's harbor every 15-30 minutes to both Dartmouth and Woodside. Halifax's international airport is located 20 miles northeast of the city.

- Halifax is continuing to develop in the 21st century. One example of this is The Greater Halifax Partnership (external link), an organization created to help new technological businesses grow and develop in Halifax. The Greater Halifax Partnership hopes to make Halifax "Canada's smart city". The continuing development of businesses and tourism in Halifax will continue to gain recognition for the city. If these developments continue and suceed it is likey that Halifax will become more prominent in the world system in the future.