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CRUISING TO
HALIFAX,
NOVA SCOTIA
Photo tour*
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HALIFAX,
NOVA SCOTIA
Photo tour*
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Pier 21 is Canada' immigration museum.
The Public Garden includes floral
displays, specimen plants, memorials
and a bandstand. A large model of
the Titanic still sails one of the
ponds (right).
displays, specimen plants, memorials
and a bandstand. A large model of
the Titanic still sails one of the
ponds (right).
Above left: St. Paul's Church is the
oldest building in Halifax.
Above right: Province House.
Left: Halifax City Hall and the Old
Parade Ground.
Right: Halifax has the only monument
in North America relating to the
Crimean War, honoring the siege of
Sevastopol.
oldest building in Halifax.
Above right: Province House.
Left: Halifax City Hall and the Old
Parade Ground.
Right: Halifax has the only monument
in North America relating to the
Crimean War, honoring the siege of
Sevastopol.
The Halifax Clock Tower dates from the early 1800's.
At the top of the hill overlooking the harbor is the Citadel, a large Victorian fortress. At right, re-enactors prepare to fire a
canon to mark noon.
canon to mark noon.
One of the most popular excursions out of the city is to the small fishing village of Peggy's Cove (above). The lighthouse contains a
post office, making it a popular place from which to purchase and send postcards.
post office, making it a popular place from which to purchase and send postcards.
FOR MORE INFORMATION*
Nova Scotia Official Tourism Website
Halifax Regional Municipality Visitor Information
Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Costa Cruises
Cunard
Holland America
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
P&O Cruises
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
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Nova Scotia Official Tourism Website
Halifax Regional Municipality Visitor Information
Carnival Cruise Lines
Celebrity Cruises
Costa Cruises
Cunard
Holland America
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
P&O Cruises
Princess Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
*These links are solely for the reader's convenience. They are
independent of Beyondships and Beyondships accepts no responsibility for
the accuracy of any information contained therein nor does it accept any
responsibility for any service or product offered on or through those sites.
The Cruise Pavilion is located outside of
downtown Halifax. Its neighbors are, the
aforementioned container port and a rail yard.
However, this area does include the Pier 21
historic site, which is where nearly one
million immigrants arrived between 1928 and
1971. In addition, in front of the complex
buildings is a larger than life statue of Sir
Samuel Cunard, founder of Cunard Line,
who was born in Halifax.
Although the Cruise Pavilion is outside of the
populated area, it is not far from downtown
Halifax. As a result, on a pleasant day, quite a
few passengers choose to walk from the ships
into downtown Halifax. To accommodate
such journeys, the city has constructed a
pedestrian boardwalk that follows along the
edge of the water. Along the way are
restaurants and sometimes street performers
and local festival activities. Halifax has quite
a few festivals including a film festival, a jazz
festival and a military tattoo.
downtown Halifax. Its neighbors are, the
aforementioned container port and a rail yard.
However, this area does include the Pier 21
historic site, which is where nearly one
million immigrants arrived between 1928 and
1971. In addition, in front of the complex
buildings is a larger than life statue of Sir
Samuel Cunard, founder of Cunard Line,
who was born in Halifax.
Although the Cruise Pavilion is outside of the
populated area, it is not far from downtown
Halifax. As a result, on a pleasant day, quite a
few passengers choose to walk from the ships
into downtown Halifax. To accommodate
such journeys, the city has constructed a
pedestrian boardwalk that follows along the
edge of the water. Along the way are
restaurants and sometimes street performers
and local festival activities. Halifax has quite
a few festivals including a film festival, a jazz
festival and a military tattoo.
PLACES OF
INTEREST
INTEREST
As one enters the more populated area, there are
boats and small ships tied up along the waterside.
These include boats offering various tours as well as
commercial vessels. There is also HMCS
Sackville, a Canadian Navy corvette that served in
World War II. The ship has been restored and
visitors can get an idea of what it was like on a small
ship escorting convoys and battling U-Boats.
A little further along the boardwalk is the
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. This museum
has exhibits documenting Halifax’s maritime heritage
including an exhibit on the Titanic tragedy, which
includes artifacts from the lost ocean liner. Halifax
was the base of operations for the recovery efforts
following the ship wreck and thus there is a strong
connection between the tragedy and the city.
Another exhibit documents another tragic event
that occurred in Halifax harbor a few years after the
Titanic disaster. During World War I, Halifax was a
staging point for convoys taking troops and supplies
to the battlefields in Europe. In 1917, a French
munitions ship and a Belgian relief ship collided in
the harbor. The collision set off a fire that ignited the
ammunition that resulted in the largest man-made
explosion prior to the nuclear age. 2,000 people
were killed and another 9,000 injured as a large
portion of the city was devastated. The 1,000-pound
anchor of one of the ships was hurled over two miles.
boats and small ships tied up along the waterside.
These include boats offering various tours as well as
commercial vessels. There is also HMCS
Sackville, a Canadian Navy corvette that served in
World War II. The ship has been restored and
visitors can get an idea of what it was like on a small
ship escorting convoys and battling U-Boats.
A little further along the boardwalk is the
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. This museum
has exhibits documenting Halifax’s maritime heritage
including an exhibit on the Titanic tragedy, which
includes artifacts from the lost ocean liner. Halifax
was the base of operations for the recovery efforts
following the ship wreck and thus there is a strong
connection between the tragedy and the city.
Another exhibit documents another tragic event
that occurred in Halifax harbor a few years after the
Titanic disaster. During World War I, Halifax was a
staging point for convoys taking troops and supplies
to the battlefields in Europe. In 1917, a French
munitions ship and a Belgian relief ship collided in
the harbor. The collision set off a fire that ignited the
ammunition that resulted in the largest man-made
explosion prior to the nuclear age. 2,000 people
were killed and another 9,000 injured as a large
portion of the city was devastated. The 1,000-pound
anchor of one of the ships was hurled over two miles.
Near the Maritime Museum is the Historic
Properties District. These are a series of iron and
stone warehouses and waterfront properties that were
at one time slated for demolition. However, a
developer intervened and converted them into a series
of restaurants, bars and shops. They lend the
downtown area a pleasant antique ambiance.
One can follow the boardwalk further along the edge
of the water past some modern office buildings until it
ends at the large Casino Nova Scotia. Next door is
HMCS Scotia, the home of the Canadian Navy’s
Atlantic fleet.
Properties District. These are a series of iron and
stone warehouses and waterfront properties that were
at one time slated for demolition. However, a
developer intervened and converted them into a series
of restaurants, bars and shops. They lend the
downtown area a pleasant antique ambiance.
One can follow the boardwalk further along the edge
of the water past some modern office buildings until it
ends at the large Casino Nova Scotia. Next door is
HMCS Scotia, the home of the Canadian Navy’s
Atlantic fleet.
Most passengers, once they have toured the Historic
Properties District, choose to go inland and explore
downtown Halifax. At this point, the city is built on the
slope of a hill so one has to do some climbing.
Toward the base of the hill is the Art Gallery of
Nova Scotia. This is a museum that features works by
Canadian and, in particular, Nova Scotian artists. It has
some 2,000 works in its permanent collection.
Not far way is Province House, the seat of the
Nova Scotian legislature. Other points of note include
St Paul’s Church, built in 1750, the oldest Protestant
church in Canada, and the Old Dutch Church, which
dates from 1756.
Properties District, choose to go inland and explore
downtown Halifax. At this point, the city is built on the
slope of a hill so one has to do some climbing.
Toward the base of the hill is the Art Gallery of
Nova Scotia. This is a museum that features works by
Canadian and, in particular, Nova Scotian artists. It has
some 2,000 works in its permanent collection.
Not far way is Province House, the seat of the
Nova Scotian legislature. Other points of note include
St Paul’s Church, built in 1750, the oldest Protestant
church in Canada, and the Old Dutch Church, which
dates from 1756.
Climbing higher up what becomes
a rather steep hill, one arrives at the
Clock Tower. It was built on
orders for the Duke of Kent, Queen
Victoria’s father, who was the
military commander of Halifax
around the turn of the 18th into the
19th centuries. Reportedly, he did
not want his men to have any excuse
for not being on time.
At the top of the hill is the
Citadel, a great star-shaped stone
bastion. There have been forts on
this site since 1749 but the current
fortress was constructed in 1856,
primarily to defend the port against a
possible American invasion. Today,
the fortress has been restored to the
way it was in Victorian times. Re-
enactors dressed as members of the
78th Highland Regiment put on
military displays. Similarly, 19th
Century Royal Artillerymen shoot off
a large canon each day at noon.
a rather steep hill, one arrives at the
Clock Tower. It was built on
orders for the Duke of Kent, Queen
Victoria’s father, who was the
military commander of Halifax
around the turn of the 18th into the
19th centuries. Reportedly, he did
not want his men to have any excuse
for not being on time.
At the top of the hill is the
Citadel, a great star-shaped stone
bastion. There have been forts on
this site since 1749 but the current
fortress was constructed in 1856,
primarily to defend the port against a
possible American invasion. Today,
the fortress has been restored to the
way it was in Victorian times. Re-
enactors dressed as members of the
78th Highland Regiment put on
military displays. Similarly, 19th
Century Royal Artillerymen shoot off
a large canon each day at noon.
If one is still in a Victorian mood, on the other side of the hill below the Citadel is the Halifax Public Gardens. This 17-
acre Victorian-style park includes fountains, duck ponds and formal floral displays.
The Public Gardens is bordered on its far side by a cemetery. Following the movie Titanic, the city’s cemeteries became
tourist attractions as they are the final resting place of some of the victims of the Titanic disaster.
acre Victorian-style park includes fountains, duck ponds and formal floral displays.
The Public Gardens is bordered on its far side by a cemetery. Following the movie Titanic, the city’s cemeteries became
tourist attractions as they are the final resting place of some of the victims of the Titanic disaster.
Not everyone who comes to Halifax confines their visit to the city proper. One very popular excursion is the
Lighthouse Route along the province’s south shore. This takes one through forests and old fishing towns. The most
popular stop is Peggy’s Cove. Set on a rocky shore and dominated by a lonely looking lighthouse, the small village
looks like an artist’s rendition of an idealized maritime village. It can, however, become rather crowded with visitors.
It is difficult to predict just when the leaves will change color in the fall. When the leaves change depends on such
things as whether the summer has been dry or wet. However, the Halifax area is quite scenic regardless.
Lighthouse Route along the province’s south shore. This takes one through forests and old fishing towns. The most
popular stop is Peggy’s Cove. Set on a rocky shore and dominated by a lonely looking lighthouse, the small village
looks like an artist’s rendition of an idealized maritime village. It can, however, become rather crowded with visitors.
It is difficult to predict just when the leaves will change color in the fall. When the leaves change depends on such
things as whether the summer has been dry or wet. However, the Halifax area is quite scenic regardless.
. Visitors can go aboard HMCS Sackville and get an
idea of life on a warship patrolling the North Atlantic
during World War II.
idea of life on a warship patrolling the North Atlantic
during World War II.
Along the boardwalk one sees small craft and several
restored vintage ships. Left is CSS Acadia.
restored vintage ships. Left is CSS Acadia.
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has an extensive
exhibit about RMS Titanic.
exhibit about RMS Titanic.
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* This photo tour and the accompanying commentary should only be viewed as a general guide that is based upon one writer's research
and experiences. Accordingly, readers should do their own research prior to their journey. Beyondships is not affiliated with any of the
entities depicted or mentioned herein and assumes no responsibility for their actions and for the products and/or services they provide.
Nor is inclusion in this photo tour a recommendation of the entity shown, its products, services or facilities.
and experiences. Accordingly, readers should do their own research prior to their journey. Beyondships is not affiliated with any of the
entities depicted or mentioned herein and assumes no responsibility for their actions and for the products and/or services they provide.
Nor is inclusion in this photo tour a recommendation of the entity shown, its products, services or facilities.
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