Halifax is large enough to have the trappings of a capital city yet small enough that many off its attractions can be seen on our tour. This city is the best shopping location east of Montreal. Halifax is awash with an interesting history and photo-worthy scenery. Here are some of our targets for this tour.
We will visit the Halifax Citadel first started in 1750 and perfected between 1826 and 1856. The old downtown of Halifax grew up in the shadow of the Citadel Fortress. The modern version is a museum where kilted reenactors drill and carry on old traditions. One such tradition is the noon cannon fired every day at noon. We may have time to witness this.
Halifax Public Gardens is on our list. It is our botanical garden and one of the oldest formal Victorian gardens in North America. This city oasis had its start in 1753 as a private garden. Today, elaborate paths wind among ponds, trees and flower beds revealing an astonishing variety of plants from all over the world. The centerpiece is a gazebo erected in 1887 for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. We will stop, if you wish, for a pleasant walkthrough.
Next is the journey along scenic route 333 to the destination of Peggy’s Cove. Route 333 winds along many bays and inlets. Photo ops abound on this Seascape Excursion.
Arriving at Peggy’s Cove, we will drive to the iconic lighthouse for a walkabout. Among the attractions at Peggy’s Cove are the stone carvings of the late William DeGarth which depicts “Toil,” “Bounty” and “the Spiritual Aspect” of the fishing community. His 10-year effort brings life out of stone. While at Peggy’s Cove you will have time on your own. One of the options at the cove is to try one of the maritime delicacies called “the lobster roll.” This combines your walkabout with an unforgettable gastronomical stop and allows for more tour time. We can also visit a simple granite marker that commemorates the Swissair Flight 111 which crashed into the waters near Peggy’s Cove in 1998.
On our way back to Halifax, we will visit the Fairview Lawns Cemetery. This cemetery is the final resting place of 121 victims of the Titanic disaster. Leaving the Titanic memorial cemetery, we will pass under the McKay Bridge, one of two suspension bridges that link Halifax to Dartmouth. This brings us to the closest point of the Halifax explosion. After a brief discussion, we’ll make our way past some major economic points of the city and return you back to your ship or hotel.
This is designed to be a five-hour tour but the itinerary must be customized to fit into that time slot. The estimated touring time is 6 hours if you stop at a restaurant.
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