Halifax, a city founded by the British in 1749 on the ancestral land of the Mi’kmaq, and further shaped by the French, Black Loyalists, and Acadians, holds a significant place in Canadian history. The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site overlooking the harbour stands as a reminder of the region's extensive military legacy where today the kilted 78th Highlanders and Royal Artillery still stand guard. Throughout its rich maritime heritage, the city has been a prominent commercial port, transportation hub, and communication center for Atlantic Canada, which continues to drive the city's economy. Incorporate history into your Halifax Private Tour.
Halifax, a city founded by the British in 1749 on the ancestral land of the Mi’kmaq, and further shaped by the French, Black Loyalists, and Acadians, holds a significant place in Canadian history. The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site overlooking the harbour stands as a reminder of the region's extensive military legacy where today the kilted 78th Highlanders and Royal Artillery still stand guard. Throughout its rich maritime heritage, the city has been a prominent commercial port, transportation hub, and communication center for Atlantic Canada, which continues to drive the city's economy. Incorporate history into your Halifax Private Tour.
