Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the capital city in the Province of Nova Scotia.
According to the 2016 Canadian Census, Halifax had reached a population of 403,131 making it the largest urban area in the Atlantic region.
The urban area of Halifax is a major economic centre in eastern Canada with a large concentration of government services and private sector companies. Halifax serves as the business, banking, government and cultural centre for the Maritime region. The largest employment sectors in the city include trade, healthcare and social assistance, professional services, education, and public administration.
Halifax is a major cultural centre within the Atlantic provinces. The city has maintained many of its maritime and military traditions, while opening itself to a growing multicultural population. The municipality's urban core also benefits from a large population of post-secondary students who strongly influence the local cultural scene. Halifax has a number of art galleries, theatres and museums, as well as most of the region's national-quality sports and entertainment facilities.