• One of the oldest cities in North America, established in 1749.
• The worlds second largest natural harbour.
• Located on the eastern coast of Nova Scotia.
• Ideally located for travel to Eastern Canada, Eastern US and Europe.
• Loaded with festivals through out the year, Halifax is a festival city.
• An estimated population estimated of 360,000.
• In Halifax you pay 13% HST on most goods and services.

• Four distinct seasons, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter
• Spring time brings foggy mornings, known as “sea fog”  
• Warm and Sunny days from May to September
• Approximately 5.25 hours of sunshine per day
• Spectacular fall colours
• Typical wintertime snow cover is 10 to 18 cm

Canadian English is mainly spoken in Halifax, which is based on British English with many interesting expressions.  The majority of people in Halifax were born and raised in Canada and have English as their mother tongue.  It is a great city to learn English and discover the history of Canada.
In addition services by the Canadian Federal government are provided in both English and French.