The Port of Halifax – the capital of Nova Scotia province, is the second largest natural harbour in the world and it generates over 1.7 billion US dollars in annual economic benefit from cargo and cruise business. Annually, the port welcomes more than 130 ships from more than 9 cruise lines between the months of May and October.On arrival you will be greeted by the skirl of bagpipes of the 78th Highlanders, who perform a traditional dockside greeting that won the port the awards “Best Port Welcome” and “Most Receptive Port” in 2002. More recently, in 2018 the port also won the “Top-Rated US & Canada Cruise Destination” by Cruise Critics, based entirely on passengers` reviews. The port has more than 2000 feet (611 metres) of continues berth space from Pier 20 to Pier 24 and can accommodate up to five vessels at any given time. Pavilion 22 is the name of the cruise passengers-handling facility, where you can find a large indoor market, selling the finest handcrafts of Nova Scotia. There are also public phones, tourist information desks, free WiFi. Along all the piers there are also cafes, galleries, offices, a farmer’s market and a microbrewery. Adjacent to Pavilion 22 is the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21. Pavilion 20 is the other passenger-handling facility with large open space, perfect for gathering of tour groups. Right outside of the terminals you can find public parking, tour buses and taxis. The port is 36km (22 miles) from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, about 34 min driving distance. It’s a pleasant and short walk along the boardwalk from the cruise piers to some of the city’s attractions – Alexander Keith’s Brewery is less than a mile away, about 10 minutes walking distance in the historic area of Halifax.