Description:

Halifax was founded by the British navy in 1745 as a base to patrol the North Atlantic and to place pressure on the nearby French possessions of Acadia and Quebec. It has an excellent harbour, and is still the main base for the Canadian naval fleet. The city is also the eastern terminus of the Trans-Canada rail network and a major harbour for shipping goods to Europe. For modern travellers, it is also a major port call for cruise ships and its airport is convenient for flights from Europe. The urban area is actually two separate cities, with Halifax on the western side of the harbor and Dartmouth on the eastern side. Both are shown in excellent detail on this map.

Updated edition Oct 2023