Scenic beauty. Thriving culture. A vibrant city. That’s Halifax.

As Nova Scotia’s capital city, Halifax is the business centre of Atlantic Canada, and the largest region - both geographically and by population. It’s also the most culturally diverse. People from over 89 countries around the world live in Halifax.

We have professional theatres, amateur and professional sports teams, six universities (the most per capita in Canada), art galleries, and a symphony (the only fully professional symphony orchestra in Canada east of Quebec City).

5000 volunteers? We’re up to the challenge. Halifax has had a long and impressive history of hosting major international conferences, sporting events, and special events, such as the G7 Summit in 1995, the 2006 Juno Awards, and the 2008 World Men's Hockey Championships.

It’s Halifax’s chance to shine. We invite you to come to Nova Scotia to compete, contribute, and celebrate the 2011 Games.