Canada & New England
Halifax, Nova Scotia
A star-shaped citadel above one of the world's great natural harbours.
Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia, built around one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Ships dock beside the waterfront boardwalk and Pier 21, once Canada's main gateway for immigrants arriving by sea. Above the city stands the star-shaped Citadel, and the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove is a short drive along the coast.
- Halifax Citadel
- Peggy's Cove
- Pier 21
- Titanic history
What Halifax is known for
Halifax Citadel
A star-shaped hilltop fort completed in 1856, where a gun is still fired at noon.
Peggy's Cove
A fishing village with a lighthouse perched on wave-worn granite, about an hour from the city.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
A waterfront museum with exhibits on the Titanic and the Halifax Explosion of 1917.
Quick facts
- Country
- Canada (Nova Scotia)
- Currency
- Canadian dollar
- Language
- English
- Port type
- Dock
- Game route from Miami
- about 1,476 nautical miles
Halifax in the game
Unlocks at Explorer Level 4. Arrive to collect the stamp, then pass four missions and gather all five souvenirs to become a Port Master.
Port Trivia
Five questions about this destination.
Harbor Pilot
Steer through ten gates. The closer to the centre of each, the more it scores.
Souvenir Match
Flip cards and pair up local souvenirs.
Souvenir Hunt
Spot the listed keepsakes hidden on the quay.
Souvenirs to collect
- Model schooner
- Tartan scarf
- Peggy's Cove lighthouse
- Maritime fiddle
- Pewter anchor
Nearby ports
Canada & New England
Bar Harbor, Maine
A small harbour town at the edge of Acadia National Park.
Canada & New England
Saint John, New Brunswick
Canada's oldest incorporated city, on a bay with the highest tides on Earth.
Canada & New England
Portland, Maine
Lobster boats, cobbled wharves and one of America's most photographed lighthouses.
Destination information is a general guide and can change. Voyages in Port Hopper World are simulated and are not real itineraries.