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Halifax Harbour
Where in the World is Halifax Harbour?
Find out where the largest ice-free and most studied port in the world is located.
The Origin of the Halifax Harbour
From splitting continents, to raging ancient rivers, to gringing glaciers, all of these events played an important part in the development of the Harbour. Explore the geological history of the Harbour.
Shaping the Harbour through Modern Geological Processes
Even today, the port is influenced by natural processes. Experience the effect of currents, hurricanes and methane out degassing on the ocean floor.
Human Effects on the Harbour
Humans have also made their mark on the Harbour, and not all of it above the water line. Venture into the depths of the Harbour to see how humans have left their mark on the Harbour's floor.
The Science Behind the Harbour
The Halifax Harbour is one of the most well studied harbours in the world. But, how do scientists look beneath the water and rock to discover why the harbour is the way that it is?
Clean-up and Collaboration
Halifax Harbour recieves approximately 170 million liters of raw sewage per day from a total of 50 outfalls. Find out what Natural Resources Canada and its partners are doing to clean up the Harbour.
Busting Harbour Myths
Is there really a tunnel to George's Island, a curse on the Halifax bridges or a crater from the famous Halifax explosion? Find out the truth behind these Halifax Harbour myths.
