Halifax: Beechville, Nova Scotia

Halifax has served as a major Atlantic port in Nova Scotia since its founding in 1749. Set on the broad Halifax Harbour, the provincial capital faces Dartmouth across the water and looks toward the approaches of the Atlantic. The star-shaped Halifax Citadel, a 19th-century fortification on Citadel Hill, recalls the city's long military importance. Along the waterfront, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 interprets the journeys of nearly one million immigrants who arrived in Canada between 1928 and 1971. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Halifax and Nova Scotia relate to their Atlantic surroundings.

Built around Atlantic fisheries and seaborne trade, Nova Scotia grew into a maritime province whose communities remain closely tied to the water. Its peninsula and Cape Breton Island face the Atlantic, while the Bay of Fundy shapes much of the western coast and is known for some of the world’s highest tides. Halifax, the provincial capital, is home to the star-shaped Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, recalling the city’s strategic role as a harbour. Mi’kmaq culture is fundamental to the province’s identity, alongside Acadian and Gaelic traditions. Explore further points of interest through webcams across Nova Scotia.

Canada has served as a frontier between French and British colonial powers since the 17th century. The world’s second-largest country extends from Atlantic shores to the Pacific and Arctic coasts, with the Canadian Shield, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River shaping its vast geography. First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples are central to Canada’s identity, while Ottawa’s Parliament Hill represents its federal political life. French remains the official language of Quebec, adding a distinct dimension to the country’s public culture. See how Canada connects across North America by browsing webcams in neighbouring regions.