The City of Trees welcomes you with a pleasant city crowned by the star-fortress of Citadel Hill, a National Historic Site, with its iconic Halifax Town Clock overlooking the downtown. The city rises from Halifax Harbour, still an important international port, however the area or wharves and warehouses known as the Historic Properties now host a thriving neighborhood of restaurants bars, galleries and shops. Outside the town, visitors are encouraged to explore the reconstructed French Fortress of Louisbourg, as well as the scenic lighthouse route and picturesque Peggy’s Cove.