Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

#Halifax_Canada
Halifax is the largest city (500,000 citizens) east of Montreal & it is the economic engine that drives this part of Canada with its transportation hub, many IT companies, head offices of large corporations, banking sector, shipyards, east coast Canadian Navy based here, tourism, etc
With five universities within the city centre & being one of the oldest areas in North America you have a great mix of youthful energy / history 

KeyTip; many things to see in this beautiful & walkable city are for free; The Boardwalk on the Waterfront, Central Library, Point Pleasant Park, Public Gardens, Art Gallery, Historic Properties, Old Town Clock and so on

#Halifax_Historic_Properties were constructed during the Napoleonic Wars as the local businessmen (Enos Collins for one) defied the blockade to bring American supplies to the British 
These properties helped made Halifax prosperous.... but not all the trading with these ships were legal, but also for smuggling & privateering
But this just adds to the rich history & stories as a seaport 😄

 

Some of the beautiful Victorian Homes located on Halifax peninsula

Located in the heart of the city is The Public Gardens that opened in 1867 ( read my blog on this amazing place)

Free one hour horticultural & historical tours during the summer season at The Public Gardens

Located at the southend of Halifax is Point Pleasant Park (190 acres) 
When the British left our area they sold the land to the Government of Canada who now leases it to our city for a ceremonial 1 Shilling ( less than one cent )
Today us locals use it for long nature walks, watching live theatre (Shakespeare by the Sea) our Bluenose Marathon runs some of its course through here, watching the mighty ships we receive enter our port ( one of the largest natural harbours in the World) and so on

You cannot miss on top of our city the Halifax Citadel Fort (4th version was completed in 1856) 
It was occupied by British forces until 1906 (who built all their forts same way) in a star shape so the soldiers would have angles for shooting their muskets & cannons,
so because of its defense setup the Citadel was never attacked

Also every summer the 78th Highland Regiment & Royal Artillery do reenactments of their drills, marching & also the noon day gun.... a tradition for over 200 years (it is loud)
 Plus all are dressed in the period correct uniforms so you are reliving history  

Opened in 1899 the Saint Marys Cathedral Basilica is a Gothic Revival design located on Spring Garden Road

Three city blocks of Barrington Street has now been designated a Historic Area preserving buildings like these.

The vibrant Halifax Boardwalk (4kms or 2.5miles) has everything you want; pubs, historic buildings, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic ( a must for you Titanic followers) shopping for local artisans or just strolling the harbour & taking in the salty ocean air   

A great mixture of old & new in Halifax in which any new development has to keep the facade of the historical building, but can add new sections to the top

Alexander Keiths Brewery is one of the oldest in North America ( 200+ years) 
This is a MUST tour, besides going through tunnels & having samples in a underground pub 😀
You will learn the history of Mr Keith as a Mayor of Halifax, Businessman & Freemason

We do get Tall Ship Festivals occasionally, so what better way for me to take a picture but in their elements.....Fog & Mist