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Oct 28, 2026
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Halifax tourism numbers continue strong upward trend in 2026
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The average daily room rate of $229 placed Halifax in the middle of the range among comparable Canadian cities.
The United States and Europe each accounted for four per cent of visitors but 39 per cent of tourism spending.
What we can really bring is that 25 minutes from downtown you can be in an isolated beach.
March is the second busiest month for travel by Atlantic Canadians, with 151,000 room nights booked in 2025.
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Halifax tourism numbers continue strong upward trend in 2026
President and CEO of Discover Halifax says the city has arrived as a tourist destination
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By George Myrer
Published Oct 28, 2026
Halifax tourism numbers have grown at a record clip in 2026. In June, thousands of people filled the stands for the Sail GP races in the Halifax Harbour.
Halifax’s popularity as a tourism destination continues to grow this year, with record-setting visitor numbers and spending.…
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