History & Culture - Halifax

Imagine standing atop a cliff watching the brilliant red sunset. The sky a plethora of different colours consisting of rich hues of purples, reds and blues. Read more…

Walk through the history of Africville, from a thriving village on the banks of the Bedford Basin to the relocation and demolition of the community. Read more…

Explore the rich cultural history of the largest indigenous black community through the vast collection of stories and memorabilia that includes community life, religious life, military service… Read more…

Bedford Institute of Oceanography is a world-class multi-disciplinary research institutes in oceanography and one of the world’s largest oceanographic establishments. Read more…

The Army Museum at the Halifax Citadel has more than 70,000 military artifacts that showcases the military history of Atlantic Canada. Read more…

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is Canada’s sixth national museum. Read more…

Named in honour of Reverend M. W. Burke-Gaffney , S. J (1896-1979), and its Dr. Ralph M. Read more…

Explore the extensive civilian and military aviation history of Atlantic Canada depicted at the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum. Read more…

Explore historic and contemporary Nova Scotian, national and international paintings, sculptures, drawings, and other art works, housed in two renovated heritage buildings in downtown Halifax and Yarmouth. Read more…