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Saturday, October 12, 2013

My City......Halifax Nova Scotia

Some of the Victorian Homes of Halifax
Some street art with our connection to the sea

My city has been host to many Tall Ship Festivals
I have been fortunate to have done a lot of traveling but always look forward to coming home to Halifax, which besides being one of the oldest cities in North America with all that history, we have many parks/gardens and green spaces, award winning waterfront area plus a vibrant downtown.....I love my city!
Part of the Armouries
One of the historic buildings in Point Pleasant Park (190 acres) that is in the southend of the city. Owned by the Government of Canada it is "leased " to Halifax for a ceremonial 1 Shilling each year





One of  three gravesites for some of the Titanic victims buried in Halifax ( 209 in total)
Historic Properties was built during the Napoleonic Wars and sometimes was used for smuggling and privateering that added  to some of our "rich" history. Today its a gathering place for locals and tourists alike ( we are hosts for over 130 Cruise Ships per year)
Park of the 3km of Boardwalk
More Victorian Homes in Halifax with "Bermuda" colors to highlight the architecture
Part of Historic Properties
Public Gardens ........which is of the Victorian Era and opened in 1867
Historic Properties
Section of the Historic Brewery Market
 Government House which is home to the Queens representative
More boardwalk on the Halifax Harbor
The Old Town Clock
Saint Marys Basilica
Store front to one of the many restaurants downtown
Part of the moat system surrounding the British Fort........Halifax Citadel
Part of the Historic Downtown
Main entrance to our Public Gardens
Dalhousie campus........one of five Universities in my city

1 comment:

  1. Great write up buddy! So much history and such a beautiful city!

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