When to Go in Halifax
Edit ThisHalifax is a city with a lot of history and excellent views of the
ocean and no matter when you go you will have to make sure you soak up
all this city has to offer. From a native's point of view though, July is
the absolute best time of the year to make the trip north.
Summer Months: July is Prime Time
In a city with average daily high temperature ranging anywhere from 0 C to 23 C, Halifax is actually milder than you might expect due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Although there is less sunshine in Halifax than in other Canadian cities the summers are pleasantly warm. Halifax has on average one hundred days of mist or fog per year!
Events During the Month of July
The beginning of July starts out with Canada Day. The day is marked by plenty of parties, concerts, parades and fireworks. The harbor comes alive with all the tall sailing ships coming to port. You can see the sails spot the blue skies with gorgeous color and vivacity.
The biggest event to look forward to in July is the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. No its not a tattoo artist convention either. The Tattoo is a week long festival filled with bands, choirs, drill teams, gymnasts and many other entertainers. Ticket prices for the 2009 Tattoo ran from $29 CAD to $62 CAD. You can find a lot of wonderful information about the Tattoo at http://www.nstattoo.ca .
Another wonderful festival taking place in Halifax during the month of July is the Halifax Highland Games and Scottish Festival. The Highland Games is a five day Scottish cultural celebration with entertainment for the entire family. Highland dancing, bagpipes, arts and crafts, and heavyweight competitions are just some of the things you can enjoy. Don’t forget to taste the wonderful Scottish food while you are there.
There are two wonderful events going on in July that revolve around food. The first is the Strawberry Social at Cole Harbor Heritage Farms. You will enjoy fresh strawberries, shortcake, lemonade and tea. The other food event going on in Halifax during July is Home Town Tea. Visit Lower Sackville on Tuesdays to enjoy an afternoon tea party all month long.
With all the wonderful things to do during the month of July, Halifax is a trip you can not pass up. The parades, parties and festivals will keep your whole family entertained for your entire trip and the beautiful sail boats in the harbor will make a perfect backdrop to those family vacation photographs.
Summer Months: July is Prime Time
In a city with average daily high temperature ranging anywhere from 0 C to 23 C, Halifax is actually milder than you might expect due to its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Although there is less sunshine in Halifax than in other Canadian cities the summers are pleasantly warm. Halifax has on average one hundred days of mist or fog per year!
Events During the Month of July
The beginning of July starts out with Canada Day. The day is marked by plenty of parties, concerts, parades and fireworks. The harbor comes alive with all the tall sailing ships coming to port. You can see the sails spot the blue skies with gorgeous color and vivacity.
The biggest event to look forward to in July is the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. No its not a tattoo artist convention either. The Tattoo is a week long festival filled with bands, choirs, drill teams, gymnasts and many other entertainers. Ticket prices for the 2009 Tattoo ran from $29 CAD to $62 CAD. You can find a lot of wonderful information about the Tattoo at http://www.nstattoo.ca .
Another wonderful festival taking place in Halifax during the month of July is the Halifax Highland Games and Scottish Festival. The Highland Games is a five day Scottish cultural celebration with entertainment for the entire family. Highland dancing, bagpipes, arts and crafts, and heavyweight competitions are just some of the things you can enjoy. Don’t forget to taste the wonderful Scottish food while you are there.
There are two wonderful events going on in July that revolve around food. The first is the Strawberry Social at Cole Harbor Heritage Farms. You will enjoy fresh strawberries, shortcake, lemonade and tea. The other food event going on in Halifax during July is Home Town Tea. Visit Lower Sackville on Tuesdays to enjoy an afternoon tea party all month long.
With all the wonderful things to do during the month of July, Halifax is a trip you can not pass up. The parades, parties and festivals will keep your whole family entertained for your entire trip and the beautiful sail boats in the harbor will make a perfect backdrop to those family vacation photographs.
