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Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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Halifax, with a population of 400,000, is the capital of
Nova Scotia. It is known for its maritime history,
entertainment venues, and characteristic pubs. In its
vicinity lie several charming waterfront
communities and maritime heritage
sites. Our first post-Covid trip was a return to this
lovely area.
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Halifax is dominated by the hill-top Citadel, a
star-shaped fortress built in 1797, and its Old Town Clock Tower.
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At the Citadel National Historic Site, tours and costumed
reenactments capture the life of the soldiers and their families.
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The Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk extends 3 km
along the harbour. It is the hub of tourist attractions
including Casino Nova Scotia, the farmers' market, the
Maritime Museum and unique shops, pubs and buskers.
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Historic structures in Halifax include Government
House, St. Mary's Basilica, and Grand Parade Square with the
Cenotaph and St. Paul's Church. |

Argyle and Grafton Streets form the historic
heart of downtown Halifax known for shopping, nightlife,
theater, live music and al fresco dining.
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Founded in 1818,
Dalhousie University is one of Canada's oldest universities
attracting 20,000 students from around the world to its 13
faculties.
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The Canadian Museum at Pier 21, at the location
of the original ocean liner and immigration shed, has displays
about 400 years of immigrant experience.
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A ferry crosses Halifax Harbour to Dartmouth, a
larger municipality with its own attractions, waterfront
boardwalk, museums and galleries. |

The Lighthouse Trail is a scenic route along the
shoreline near Halifax. There are multiple viewpoints to see
charming fishing communities such as Prospect Point seen here.
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Lupines grow wild in fields and along highways everywhere in the Maritimes, in full bloom in June and July.
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Nova Scotia is home to 160 historic lighthouses, the most famous
being Peggy's Point on St. Margarets Bay in the
historical community of Peggy's Cove.
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Peggy's Cove is a picturesque fishing village along a narrow
inlet on wave-washed boulders. |

The Sailors' Memorial
is dedicated to the thousands who have
served in war and peace. |

The Emigrant by Armando
Barbon pays tribute to the thousands of immigrants who
entered Canada at Halifax.
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The Volunteers by Marlene Hilton Moore honours
the women who aided the WWII effort. |
Several statues throughout Halifax honour its long maritime and
military history.
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Within a one-hour drive of Halifax, are several scenic coastal
villages, such as Chester seen here. |

The view across the harbour of three side-by-side churches in Mahone Bay has
become an iconic image of Nova Scotia.
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The town of Lunenburg is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for
its brightly painted British Colonial buildings built in the
1750s. It has an impressive maritime museum.
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Historic homes in Lunenburg have been beautifully
restored. Horse-drawn wagons take visitors along the streets.
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St. John Anglican Church and the nearby Lunenburg
Academy have a distinctive architectural style.
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A
former rum-running and ship-building town, Lunenburg is famous
for its tall-ship schooners, such as the Bluenose on the
Canadian dime. |