Tour the Metro Area - Nova Scotia

9 Halifax Metro Area
Tour the Metro Area
Exciting. Eclectic. Romantic. Halifax deftly blends the past with the present to produce a
skyline dotted with elegant 18th- and 19th-century architecture alongside ultra-modern
towers of glass and steel. The heart of Halifax is perfect for exploring on foot, with treelined
streets, international restaurants, galleries, libraries and museums. Inviting sidewalk
cafés beckon you to while away a few hours amid park-like, waterfront, and historic settings
in the busy downtown, often with a backdrop of the bustling harbour, which entertains
ship traffic from every corner of the globe.
Halifax has been a significant port city ever since its founding in 1749. Indeed the
waterfront continues to be a hot spot, boasting some of the city’s most stimulating
entertainment and most fascinating historical landmarks. Take in the impressive displays and
dockside historic ships at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic before heading to the nearby
Historic Properties, where 19th-century privateers’ warehouses have been transformed into a
delightful array of specialty boutiques and restaurants. Day and night, the downtown area
pulsates with the rhythms of local music and the excitement that characterizes life in a
cosmopolitan centre. Here visitors can enjoy a boat tour of the harbour, savour a wealth of
entertainment or indulge in the excitement of a waterfront casino.
Visitor Information Centres
Bedford K7, 490-5111
Dartmouth K7, Alderney Landing
490-4433
Elmsdale J8, 883-1132
Enfield J7, 873-2028
Halifax K7, Argyle at Sackville
490-5946
Halifax K7, Scotia Square 490-5963
v Halifax International Airport K7
873-1223, Open year-round
v Halifax K7, Waterfront
424-4248, Open year-round
Sackville K7, 869-4299
Most Visitor Information Centres
are open mid-May to mid-October
(subject to change). Call the above
numbers or 1-800-565-0000.
v Provincial Visitor
Information Centre
www.halifaxinfo.com
www.halifa x.ca/visitors
Historic Properties, near the waterfront
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Approaches
The travelways of Nova Scotia enter the metropolitan
area at a number of points.
Route 1, the Evangeline Trail, enters the
Halifax Regional Municipality near Mount
Uniacke and passes through Upper, Middle,
and Lower Sackville en route to Bedford.
You may also be entering the area via Highway
101. At Exit 4 on Highway 102, near
Bedford, you have the option of proceeding
through Bedford and on to Halifax via
Route 2 or Dartmouth via the Bedford
Bypass and Route 7, or following Highway
102 directly into Halifax.
Halifax boardwalk is always
busy with activity.
Crossing the harbour on the ferry is a
wonderful way to view the beautiful waterfronts
of both cities. Visit the restored Historic
Quaker House, the oldest house in Dartmouth.
The Shubenacadie Canal Park invites
nature lovers to stroll quiet, sun-dappled
paths along the Shubenacadie Canal, the
ambitious canal system that once linked Halifax
with the Bay of Fundy.
Halifax is well-loved for its many parks,
especially the Halifax Public Gardens, a 17-
acre tribute to Victorian elegance and beauty.
Excellent theatres and sensational music, from
blistering Celtic beats to superb symphony,
typify an entertainment scene that is more
vibrant and varied than that of a city twice
the size. The area offers top-notch shopping,
from the specialty stores and exclusive boutiques
of Spring Garden Road to some of the
largest malls in Atlantic Canada.
Route 322, the Marine Drive, enters Dartmouth
from the east. You can proceed to
downtown Dartmouth on Pleasant Street,
Route 322, or turn right on Highway 111,
the Circumferential Highway, which bypasses
downtown Dartmouth and leads to
Halifax via the A. Murray MacKay Bridge.
Route 333, the Lighthouse Route, enters
the metropolitan area from Peggy’s Cove
on Prospect Road. On the outskirts of Halifax,
a right turn on Route 3, the St. Margaret’s
Bay Road, leads to downtown Halifax
via the Armdale Rotary. A left turn on Route
3 leads to Exit 2 of Highway 103; a right
turn here brings you into Halifax via Highway
102 and Bayers Road.
Founded in 1749 by Governor Edward Cornwallis
and his company of 2,500 settlers, Halifax
has a long and memorable history as a
bastion of British strength in the New World.
Built to counteract the growing strength of
the French in North America, Halifax was recognized
the world over for its strategic importance
and excellent ice-free harbour.
The Halifax Citadel, an award-winning
National Historic Site of Canada, is an excellent
place to begin a tour of downtown Halifax.
Built between 1828 and 1856, the
massive star-shaped Citadel was one of the
largest British fortresses on the continent,
and its hilltop setting provided a commanding
view of the city and harbour. This was
the crown jewel in the Halifax defense system,
with other fortifications located on McNab’s
and George’s islands in the harbour.
During the summer months, perioduniformed
soldiers drill and 9bagpipers play
on the historic parade, and guards in sharplypleated
MacKenzie tartan kilts stand sentry
at the gates. Guided tours are available. At
midday, cover your ears—the firing of the
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Public Gardens
Halifax Farmers’
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Pier 21 National Historic Site
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Halifax International
Airport
Don’t Miss!
Halifax
Dartmouth
Atlantic
Playland
(Lucasville)
101 Fultz
House
Museum
Lower
Sackville
Bedford
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Bedford
Basin
Halifax
Halifax Citadel
Neptune Theatre
Art Gallery of N.S
Discovery Centre
Crystal Crescent
Beach Park
Dartmouth
Halifax
Harbour
York
Redoubt
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111
Atlantic Canada
Aviation Museum
Shubenacadie Canal
Black Cultural Centre
for Nova Scotia
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Quaker Whalers’ House
Museum of Natural History
Eastern Passage
Maritime Museum
of the Atlantic
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Art Gallery
of Nova Scotia
Introduce yourself to
Nova Scotia’s folk art
and maritime art.
International Tattoo
Capture the spirit as a cast of
thousands entertains you:
military bands, singers,
acrobats & more.
Halifax Citadel
National Historic
Site of Canada
Cover your ears for the
noon gun!
Maritime Museum of
the Atlantic
Learn about Nova Scotia’s
marine history—the Navy,
Days of Sail, Titanic and more.
Black Cultural Centre
for Nova Scotia
Trace the roots of Nova
Scotia’s Black communities
dating back to the 1600s.
Casino and Historic
Properties
Try your luck, then browse the
shops, pubs and restaurants.
Neptune Theat re
Enjoy fine performances in our
“jewel box of a theatre.”
Pier 21
Experience the stories of
Canada’s immigrants.
Museum of Natural
History
Dig into dinosaur lore, unearth
the facts about flora and fauna.
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Beaver Ba n k Road
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Annapolis
Valley
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Hammonds
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Kearney Lake Rd.
To South
Shore
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Rawdon
Be aver Bank - Windsor Junction
G lendale Drive
Sackville Dr.
Bedford
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Bicentennial Drive
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Bedford Highway
West Arm Drive
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St. Margaret’s
Bay Rd.
Exhibition
Park
The Queen Mary II visits Halifax Harbour.
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Rocky Lake Rd.
Bedford Bypass
Road
To Sambro
Dartmouth Rd.
Bedford Basin
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Fall River
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Waverley
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Barrington Street
North St.
Windmill Rd.
Quinpool Rd.
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To
Halifax
International
Airport and
Truro
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Waverley Road
Victoria
Rd.
Robie St.
West
Burnside Drive
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Wyse Rd.
Woodland Ave.
South Park St.
Passenger
Ferry
Lower Water Street
Spring Garden
Arm
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Marginal Rd.
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4A
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Cogswell St.
Rainnie Dr.
Prince Albert Road
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Pleasant Street
Passenger Ferry
Pier 21
Citadel
Hill
Sackville St.
Public
Gardens
Drive
Braemar
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Dartmouth
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Brunswick St.
Spring Garden Rd.
Halifax
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Old
Town
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Halifax Harbour
Main
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Duke St.
City Hall
Street
Street
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McNab’s
Island
Barrington St.
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Province
House
Hollis St.
Montague Road
Lower Water St.
Cole Harbour Rd.
Shearwater
noon-day gun is a Halifax tradition dating
from the late 1800s. (See p. 83.)
From atop Citadel Hill, the panorama of
city and harbour is a sight to be seen. There
is an excellent view of one of the city’s most
famous landmarks, the Town Clock, which
was constructed in 1803 upon the request of
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. The hills of
historic Halifax descend to the second-largest
natural harbour in the world, now a busy
international port that regularly welcomes
ships from around the world.
Like many port cities, much of Halifax’s
livelihood and indeed its culture
are centred on its waterfront.
Halifax
Harbour
Historic
Properties
Ferry
Terminal
Maritime
Museum
of the
Atlantic
Cherry
Brook
Forest Hills Drive
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To
Eastern
Shore
To Cole
Harbour,
Lawrencetown
Caldwell Road
Eastern
Passage
To
Cow
Bay
Starting on Marginal Road,
follow the harbour’s edge
through a delightful series of
open-air plazas, parks, historic
sites and waterfront attractions.
Pier 21 is the last remaining immigration
shed in Canada; here a
million immigrants, refugees,
war brides and children began
their lives as Canadians. Their
stories are kept alive in multimedia
presentations and genealogical
records (see p. 84).
At the corner of Salter and
Lower Water streets, take a tour
of Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia
Brewery, an historic stone building
which has been restored to
its original purpose of making
beer (see p. 85). The building
also houses a farmers’ market
on Saturdays, when it becomes
a busy centre of activity with live
music, international foods and
a selection of the province’s best
produce and crafts.
Across from The Brewery, join
up with the waterfront boardwalk,
which skirts the old seawall
lined with massive seagoing
tugboats and winds through
Summit Plaza and Sackville
Landing. The bronze statue of a
World War II sailor stands at
Sackville Landing to honour the
thousands of sailors who have
passed through the port of Halifax.
Nearby, a simple monument
remembers the wartime contributions
of the Merchant Marines,
thousands of whom perished
while bringing critical supplies to
Europe during World War II.
A little further on, the Maritime
Museum of the Atlantic
(see p. 84) commemorates the
city’s vital link with the sea and

Dining on the waterfront boardwalk.
inally built in the late 1700s and early 1800s
to safeguard the booty captured by ruthless
privateers. One of the buildings was the
centre of operations for adventurer, privateer
and businessman Enos Collins. In his later
years, Enos Collins founded Nova Scotia’s
first bank, and on his death in 1812, Collins
was reportedly the wealthiest man in all of
British North America.
By day, Historic Properties bustles with
tourists and shoppers drawn to the picturesque
buildings and specialty boutiques. By
night, it is the city’s epicentre of entertainment.
Whether you’re strolling the waterfront,
dining in a fine restaurant, sipping ale
at a pub or testing your fortune at the harbourside
casino, everywhere the air simply
crackles with excitement.
And that’s not the half of it. Halifax’s historic
downtown area offers a myriad of other
sights and sounds within walking distance.
Just two short blocks uphill from the Historic
Properties, visitors will discover a group
of elegant, Italianate buildings built by
wealthy merchants after the block was razed
by fire in 1859. This is the Granville Mall,
and it now contains a delightful array of
interesting shops, businesses, and the Nova
Scotia College of Art and Design University,
whose founders include Anna Leonowens,
the governess for the King of Siam in The
King and I. The Anna Leonowens Gallery,
which is open to the public, features the work
of students and visiting artists (see p. 85).
At the corner of George and Hollis
streets, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
(see p. 85) has an impressive collection of
over 10,000 pieces of contemporary Nova
Scotian, Canadian, British and European artwork.
The museum itself is a testament to
the quality of its collection; its ornate facade,
created in 1864, features an excellent 4-m
(12-ft) sandstone carving of Britannia.
Uphill from the Art Gallery is Province
House (see p. 84), the seat of provincial
government. This building is valued as one
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.
seafaring life. The museum proudly displays
over 20,000 maritime artifacts. Be sure to
visit the displays commemorating the catastrophes
of the Halifax Explosion and the
“unsinkable” Titanic.
One of the museum’s most recognized
treasures rests dockside. Visitors can board
the elegant CSS Acadia, Canada’s first hydrographic
vessel and also one of the first ships
to extensively chart the Arctic Ocean floor.
The HMCS Sackville, the last of the World
War II convoy escort corvettes, has been
restored as a memorial to all those who
served in the Canadian Navy. When in port,
the world-famous schooner Bluenose II
docks at the Maritime Museum and offers
sailing tours of Halifax Harbour (see p. 85).
Further north, Cable Wharf boasts enticing
restaurants, shops, and the manufacturing
site for Canada’s only mouth-blown,
hand-cut crystal. Visitors to the display room
can observe the artisans at work, shaping
and detailing these sparkling works of art
(see p. 86). Beside Cable Wharf Theodore
Too, the full-sized replica from the TV series
Theodore Tugboat, welcomes children and
adults alike to educational tours of the harbour.
Cable Wharf is also the departure point
for harbour tours, nature tours, deep-sea
fishing excursions, a water taxi, and a ferry
to lovely McNab’s Island. Once a vital part of
the harbour defences and home to almost
a hundred military families, McNab’s is now
peopled solely by summer visitors who make
day-trips to explore the wooded trails and
historic ruins, stroll amid the abundant wildflowers,
and bask in the tranquility.
Just past Cable Wharf is the terminal for
the oldest saltwater ferry system in North
America, in operation since 1752. It is a
delightful and inexpensive way to view
the harbour and its waterfronts, bridges
and skyline.
The waterfront boardwalk is liveliest near
Historic Properties (see p. 86). Stretching
over three square blocks, these timber-frame
buildings and stone warehouses were origof
Canada’s finest examples of Georgian
architecture.
Nearby, at Barrington and Prince streets,
stands St. Paul’s Anglican Church (see p.
84). Built in 1750, just a year after the
founding of Halifax, St. Paul’s is the oldest
building in the city and was the first Anglican
church in Canada. As you step through
the front doors, glance upwards to see the
shaft of wood that was blasted into the wall
by the force of the Halifax Explosion in 1917.
The church offered itself as an emergency
hospital during the disaster, and has preserved
the embedded piece of wood as a
powerful reminder of the tragedy that
claimed over 2000 lives.
At the corner of Sackville and Argyle
streets, you can experience world-class performances
at Neptune Theatre (see p. 86).
Just down the hill, on Barrington Street,
people of all ages can have lots of fun
exploring the fascinating world of science
at the Discovery Centre (see p. 85).
Another fascinating glimpse into the city’s
colourful past can be found in its oldest
cemetery, the Old Burying Ground, located
at the corner of Barrington Street and Spring
Garden Road (see p. 84). In use from 1749
to 1844, it is now maintained as a public
museum park. Interpretive signs help locate
stones of historic significance.
A stroll up Spring Garden Road to South
Park Street leads through one of the most
exciting and attractive shopping districts in
Halifax. Well-appointed shops offering the
latest fashions, fine art, crafts and gifts vie
for attention with stylish bistros and rooftop
cafés. At night the neighbourhood is abuzz
with pedestrian traffic, as people anticipate
a delightful evening of excellent music, food
and entertainment at one of the many
restaurants, theatres, pubs or jazz clubs.
Visitors looking for a few moments of
blissful serenity will find it across South Park
Street in the cool oasis of the Halifax Public
Gardens (see p. 85). Since it was established
as a civic garden in 1867, this has
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The annual Multicultural Festival on the Dartmouth waterfront.
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been a haven of meandering paths, sun-kissed
fountains, lively duck ponds and formal Victorian
flower beds.
A short stroll from the Gardens is the
Museum of Natural History on Summer
Street. This highly popular facility features
displays on the province’s flora, fauna and
geological history, from dinosaurs to eagles
and life on the ocean floor. The museum
also presents traveling exhibits and displays
on the history of indigenous peoples (see
p. 84).
Beyond Downtown
Halifax
One of Halifax’s most beautiful and architecturally
interesting buildings is St.
George’s Round Church on Brunswick
Street. Built in 1799–1800, the church was
clearly influenced by Prince Edward, Duke
of Kent, who had a fascination with round
buildings. After extensive fire damage in
1994, the church was restored using 19thcentury
techniques. Nearby, the charming
Little Dutch Church, built in 1756, was
the first Lutheran Church built in Canada.
In the beautiful setting of Admiralty
House on the Stadacona Base, naval history
is presented at the Maritime Command
Museum (see p. 84).
Nova Scotia Archives and Records
Management, at the corner of Robie Street
and University Avenue, is a storehouse for
Nova Scotian public and private documents
of historical significance, as well as audiovisual
and genealogical materials, photographs
and old newspapers (see p. 86).
253 One of the city’s favourite parks, the
Sir Sandford Fleming Park, overlooks the
sailboat-dotted Northwest Arm. The land
for the park was donated to Halifax in 1908
by Sir Sandford Fleming (1827–1915), who
was the creator of Standard Time, designer
of Canada’s first postage stamp, and engineer
of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The
park’s distinctive tower, locally known as
“The Dingle,” was built in 1912 to commemorate
the first elected assembly in the
British Empire, which was first convened at
Halifax on 2 October 1758. The park features
walking trails, canteen facilities and
beaches (see p. 86).
A scenic drive out Purcell’s Cove Road
leads to York Redoubt National Historic
Site of Canada, built in 1793 under the
direction of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
Today the park’s commanding view of the
entrance of Halifax Harbour makes it an ideal
place to enjoy an afternoon picnic. The historic
fortifications, which include tunnels,
powder houses and enormous muzzleloading
cannons mounted along the battery,
are in excellent condition (see p. 84).
Continuing from York Redoubt, Purcell’s
Cove Road winds through the salty and
romantic fishing villages of Portuguese
Cove and Ketch Harbour. Take the turnoff
just before Ketch Harbour to visit the
Chebucto Head Lighthouse, which stands
on a ruggedly beautiful headland from which
whales are often sighted in July and August.
This coastline is rich with tales of tragic
shipwrecks, bloodthirsty privateers and bold
sea adventures. Not far from Ketch Harbour,
the oldest continually operating lighthouse
in North America stands on rocky
Sambro Island. First erected in 1758, the Sambro
Island Light has endured over two hundred
years of this seafaring history and today
continues to guide ships into the safety of
Halifax Harbour.
Continuing on, a left turn on Sandy Cove
Road leads to a pleasant view of Sambro
Island and the Sambro Island Light.
And finally we come to one of Halifax’s
favourite summertime getaways, which lies
just beyond the village of Sambro. Follow
The trails of Shubie Park
are for all seasons.
the signs to Crystal Crescent Beach’s three
secluded coves with turquoise-blue water,
fine white-sand beaches and beautiful
natural surroundings.
Discovering
Dartmouth
Dartmouth has a long and rich history as a
prosperous city. It was established in 1750,
just a year after the founding of Halifax, and
was officially amalgamated as part of the
Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996.
Dartmouth is most appreciated for the
fact that its development areas have not eliminated
the presence of nature but have
worked hard to complement it, and this is
what has made it so popular with nature
lovers, cyclists, walkers and paddlers. Aptly
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lakes provide opportunities for kayaking,
windsurfing, canoeing and swimming. Lake
Banook is a world-class paddling course,
where weekly and championship regattas are
held. Dartmouth features many parks and
walking trails and easy access to the unspoiled
coastal beauty of the Eastern Shore.
To reach Dartmouth from Halifax, visitors
can drive over the harbour on either the
Angus L. Macdonald Bridge or the A. Murray
MacKay Bridge. Others may wish to take the
longer scenic route around the harbour
through Bedford, or cross the harbour by ferry.
The Dartmouth waterfront park is a great
place to start exploring this historic and
dynamic city. Boardwalks stretch out to the
east and west of the ferry terminal, providing
visitors with an excellent view of McNab’s
Island, George’s Island and the two bridges.
At ¥Alderney Landing, a multipurpose facility,
you might shop at the market in the
morning and see an original play at Alderney
Theatre in the evening. The Peace Pavilion
reflects in its architecture the virtues of
equality, unity, order and reason. The pavilion
displays historically or culturally significant
stones and bricks contributed by countries
all over the world.
The Shubenacadie Canal, which in the
1800s connected Halifax Harbour with the
Bay of Fundy through an intricate, 115-km
(70-mi.) course of lakes and locks, terminated
in Dartmouth near the junction of
Alderney Drive and Portland Street.
A group of Quakers moved their Nantucket
Island whaling business to Dartmouth
after the American Revolution. The Quaker
House on Ochterloney Street, built in
1786, is representative of their residences
during their years of living and working here.
In summer, guides in period costume offer
tours of this charming house and share
details of Dartmouth’s fascinating early history
(see p. 83). Further along Ochterloney
Street is Dartmouth’s oldest church, Christ
Church. The weather vane atop the steeple
depicts Halley’s Comet.
Another of Dartmouth’s historic houses
is Evergreen House (c 1867) on Newcastle
Street, once the home of renowned folklorist
and writer Dr. Helen Creighton, who
collected thousands of stories and songs
from rural and coastal Nova Scotia and preserved
them for future generations. The
Dartmouth Heritage Museum is located in
Evergreen House, with exhibits displaying
Dartmouth’s history from pre-colonial times
to the present. The museum also provides
gallery space in support of current visual arts
and culture. (See p. 83.)
207 Route 207, Portland Street, begins at
the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal and stretches
through Cole Harbour to the Marine Drive.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Cole
Harbour was a major supplier of produce to
Halifax markets. The Cole Harbour Heritage
Farm Museum preserves and promotes
Cole Harbour’s natural and cultural
history (see p. 83).
The Black Cultural Centre for Nova
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Scotia, at the corner of Route 7 and
Cherrybrook Road in Westphal, is a key cultural
facility dedicated to preserving and promoting
Nova Scotia’s Black history and
culture. Blacks have played an important role
in Nova Scotia’s history since the first Black
person, Mattieu da Costa, arrived in 1606.
The centre’s museum highlights historic
influxes of Black settlers—the Black Loyalists
who fled the American Revolution, the
Maroons from Jamaica in 1796, and the
American slaves after the war of 1812—and
features travelling art and cultural exhibits
that celebrate the contributions and achievements
of Blacks worldwide (see p. 85).
318 Among Dartmouth’s most popular
attractions are the broad tree-shaded trails
that border the banks of the beautiful
Shubenacadie Canal, weaving through the
forest and linking up with the extensive fitness
trail along Micmac and Banook lakes.
The canal-side trails, mostly wheelchairaccessible,
run for 2.5 km (1.5 mi.) on each
side. Water still cascades over restored locks,
and interpretive signs posted along the canal
detail the construction of the locks.
Exploring Bedford
& Sackville
Bedford, which wraps around the quiet
north end of the harbour between Halifax
and Dartmouth, is one of Atlantic Canada’s
fastest-growing communities. The tree-lined
Bedford Highway, which follows the harbour
shore for most of its length, is peppered
with artists’ studios, restaurants, and
many unique shops and businesses.
On the Bedford Highway lies Hemlock
Ravine Park, a beautiful natural expanse
which is a reminder of one of Nova Scotia’s
great love stories. The park grounds were
once part of an estate built by Prince
Edward, Duke of Kent, for his beloved
French mistress Julie St. Laurent. Because
of his royal position, Edward was forbidden
to marry her. When he later returned to England,
he married a German princess and
fathered Queen Victoria. The park’s gentlywinding
paths meet at the heart-shaped
Julie’s Pond—a special gift to her from
Edward. The estate’s only surviving building,
the music rotunda located across the highway,
is not open to the public.
Mount St. Vincent University Art
Gallery features travelling exhibits of local,
national and international artists, as well as
a permanent collection of works by regional
artists (see p. 84).
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Experience
urban energy in
Metro Halifax
“What I love about Halifax is the
energy, the feeling you get here
that’s so unique. It’s such a vibrant
city, with modern buildings, contemporary
architecture and lots to
do, but it’s all steeped in such history.
You’ll see incredible Greek
Revival architecture right next to a
modern glass building, it’s fascinating.
And the spirit, the soul of
this city is simply intoxicating. Of
course, as a port city we have our
fair share of bars, pubs, taverns,
and clubs. If you’re into theatre,
fine dining or martinis, the city
offers all that too, more than you
might think. And then, during the
day, you can visit one of our amazing
museums, stroll the beautiful
boardwalk along the harbour,
shop, or do whatever moves you.
It’s all here. What’s particularly
great about Halifax is that we
have all this incredible urban life
in such a compact, very walkable
city. You really can’t miss.”
Dennis Campbell
Ambassatours
Visit novascotia.com to watch
videos of this and other exciting
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Halifax is known for its great shopping.
Scott Manor House, in the heart of Bedford,
dates back to the earliest days of British
settlement. The house was built in 1770 as
a later addition to the fortifications constructed
by Captain John Gorham in 1749.
This gambrel-roofed mansion has been furnished
with period antiques and opened to
the public as a museum (see p. 83).
Yachting, rock climbing, lawn bowling,
canoeing and hiking are popular summer
sports in Bedford. Admiral DeWolf Park on
the waterfront is the site of special events
and activities that continue all throughout
the summer. ¥A visitor information centre
is located on the Bedford Highway in the
former Moir’s Mill Pumphouse, a Provincial
Heritage Property.
In ¥Sackville, the Fultz House Museum
contains artifacts and displays detailing the
extensive agricultural development and rich
cultural past of the Sackville–Beaver Bank
area (see p. 83).
Beyond Bedford
and Sackville
Outside Sackville, Route 2 leads to
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Waverley, situated on one of the
series of lakes and watercourses forming
the old Shubenacadie Canal system. Waverley’s
history as an early gold-mining community
is remembered at the Waverley
Heritage Museum (see p. 83).
The growing community of Fall River
offers accommodations, service stations and
a variety of shops. On the right is the Old
Guysborough Road, 3 km (2 mi.) from the
Atlantic Jazz Festival, Halifax
shimmering lakes of the Waverley Game
Sanctuary. Exit 6 from Highway 102 provides
access to the Atlantic Canada Aviation
Museum (see p. 83) and to the Halifax
International Airport. There are ¥ visitor
information centres located at both places.
At Grand Lake visitors can stop for a
rest at Laurie Provincial Park, which has a
campground, picnic facilities and a boat
ramp beside the still waters of Grand Lake.
Past Grand Lake, travellers will come upon
Oakfield, site of Oakfield Provincial Park,
a picnic park with a small beach.
Near Enfield, turn right on Highway 102
to return to the Halifax International Airport
and to Halifax itself. Route 2 continues
on through Shubenacadie to Truro, on
the Glooscap Trail.
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Come see the
original skyscrapers.
The largest gathering
of Tall Ships in North
America July 13-23 .
www.tallshipsnovascotia.com
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high definition movies!
fun for everyone!
live science shows!
interactive exhibits!
Marketplace Halifax Metro
902-492-4422
www.discoverycentre.ns.ca
1593 Barrington Street, Halifax NS
EASTERN PASSAGE
Come
visit
one
of Halifax’s newest
and oldest destinations.
Just fifteen minutes outside
Halifax, Fisherman’s Cove is a
200-year-old fishing village
set against a beautiful seaside
backdrop. Our charming
community offers a new Marine
Interpretive Center which
houses a fresh and salt water
aquarium, collectibles from
local artisans, shopping, trips to
McNabs Island, great food and
much more. Just follow Route
111 to 322 south (Pleasant St.) to
Shore Road in Eastern Passage.
Fisherman’s Cove
30 Government Wharf Road
Box 443
Eastern Passage, NS B3G 1M7
Tel: (902) 465-6093
Fax: (902) 465-6899
E-mail: info@fishermanscove.ns.ca
www.fishermanscove.ns.ca
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Halifax
Citadel
national historic site
of canada
High above Halifax sits a star-shaped citadel.
Explore a time when Halifax played a key
role as a naval station in the British Empire.
Experience the pageantry and music of the
78th Highlanders. Enjoy a guided tour
of the fort and visit our fascinating exhibits.
The Artists at Clayworks have
produced functional wares, gallery
pieces and commissioned works for
over 25 years. We continue to be
inspired by the spirit and energy of
the Maritimes. A visual experience.
Visit with us.
629 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2L6
(902) 445-4453 www.clayworks.ca
Open Mon-Sat, 10-5
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While in Halifax, take time to explore our other
national historic sites: York Redoubt, Fort McNab and
Prince of Wales Tower. Open daily, May–October. Entry fee.
For more information call (902) 426-5080 or to receive your
free Parks Canada Vacation Planner call 1 888 773-8888
www.pc.gc.ca
HMCS SACKVILLE
CANADAʼS NAVAL MEMORIAL
AND MUSEUM
THE LAST
REMAINING
WORLD WAR II
CORVETTE
at Sackville Landing, next to the
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St., Halifax, NS
Open 7 days a week
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Nominal admission
Summer Tel: (902) 429-2132
Winter Tel: (902) 427-0550 (ext. 2837)
Fax: (902) 427-1346
E-mail: secretary@hmcssackville-cnmt.ns.ca
Internet: www.hmcssackville-cnmt.ns.ca

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S T A Y
IN THE HEART OF IT
Marketplace Halifax Metro
Waterfront activities, shopping, dining, night clubs, theatre – all just
steps away from the Radisson. Book today and enjoy everything
downtown Halifax has to offer.
HALIFAX-DOWNTOWN • Radisson Suite Hotel Halifax
1649 Hollis St., Halifax, NS B3J 1V8 • 902-429-7233
www.radissonhalifax.com • 1 800 333-3333
Garden South Park Inn
DOWNTOWN HALIFAX
A Victorian
Heritage Home
with a
Modernized Flair
Air-Conditioned
Rooms
Wireless Internet in
All Rooms
Complimentary
Continental Breakfast
Parking Available
1263 South Park Street,
Halifax, NS
Tel: (902) 492-8577
Fax: (902) 492-1462
1-877-414-8577
E-mail: reserve@gardeninn.ns.ca
Website: www.gardeninn.ns.ca
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•located across from the Public Gardens
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1515 SOUTH PARK ST. HALIFAX N.S.
800.565.2020/902.423.6331
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1583 BRUNSWICK ST. HALIFAX N.S.
800.565.1263/902.420.0555
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800.565.1567/902.425.1986
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Your complete
Nova Scotia experience
starts here.
[Lay back. Relax.It’sall here.]
pool
full-service
restaurant
& lounge
friendly
staff
walking
distance to
amenities
fitness room
over 260
fully-equipped
guestrooms
excellent
service, value
great family
packages
Ideally located in the heart of downtown Halifax and next to the Halifax Metro Centre and the World
Trade and Convention Centre, the Citadel Halifax Hotel provides convenient access to the best the
city has to offer in attractions and entertainment. Our hotel features 266 guestrooms and suites,
equipped with all the latest amenities and designed with guest comfort in mind. With superb service
and friendly, professional staff, we ensure that your Nova Scotia experience is complete.
1960 Brunswick Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2G7
For reservations, call 902-422-1391 or
1-800-565-7162
www.citadelhalifax.com
In the heart of historic Halifax, our bed
& breakfast style inn includes thirty-four
uniquely decorated, air conditioned guest
rooms, featuring canopy beds, European
style feather beds, ensuite baths, oversized
jacuzzi baths, fluffy terry-robes and beautiful
Victorian period antiques. As our guest
you will enjoy complimentary breakfast,
wireless internet and on-site parking.
EARLY MORNING DEPARTURES OR
LATE NIGHT ARRIVALS?
• Located 3 minutes from Halifax International Airport
• Airport shuttle is complimentary 24 hours a day
• 151 well appointed guest rooms
• Complimentary wireless high-speed internet
• Licensed restaurant/ lounge
• Indoor/outdoor pools, whirlpool, sauna
• Complimentary local, 1-800 and calling card calls
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Reservations Toll Free 800 667 3333 t 902 873 3000 f 902 873 3001
60 Sky Boulevard, Goffs, N.S. B2T 1K3 www.airporthotelhalifax.com

178 elegant
guest rooms
Family menu
Complimentary
Parking
108’ waterslide
and indoor pool
complex
Complimentary
scheduled
shuttle service
to Halifax
Waterfront
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With this brochure
10 % off our rate
of the day*
Approved
240 Brownlow Avenue
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Tel: (902) 468-8888
Toll-free Canada: 1-800-561-3733
www.ramadans.com
reservations@ramadans.com
* Reservation required, guest must show this Guide at
check-in. 10% discount is based on best available
non qualifying rate of the day per day, plus taxes, per room.
Limited availability. Rate not applicable to groups.
Rate effective: 01/01/07 to 31/12/07. Suites additional $50.
SAND INTO CRYSTAL
NOT QUITE WATER INTO WINE,
BUT IT’S KINDA COOL TO WATCH.
Come watch Canada’s only mouth-blown,
hand-cut crystal being made right before your
eyes. Our retail showroom is open to
visitors year round.
Located on the Halifax Waterfront
(Lower Water Street at the foot of George)
1.888.977.2797
www.NovaScotianCrystal.com
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We want your vacation stay at the Four Points by
Sheraton Halifax to be an entire mind and body experience.
Relax in one of our 177 luxurious smoke free guestrooms
and suites, enjoy dinner and drinks on the Niche
restaurant patio, soak in our jacuzzi and unwind in
our indoor pool and fitness centre all while our friendly and
professional associates look after everything you desire.
Guests will also enjoy complimentary
high-speed internet, an outdoor
courtyard featuring an 8 300 sq. ft.
mural, concierge service, and SPG
Points awarded.
After refreshing your mind and
body at Four Points by Sheraton
Halifax, you may not want to leave.
Located downtown at the corner of Hollis and Salter.
Reservations: 1.866.444.9494 Phone: 902.423.4444 www.fourpointshalifax.com
Four Points by Sheraton is owned by Fortis Properties Corporation and operated under license by Clocktower Hotel Limited Partnership
EXPERIENCE
NOVA SCOTIA HOSPITALITY
DELTA STYLE
...and discover why Delta is the hotel
of choice for visitors to Halifax
Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Halifax,
both Delta Barrington and Delta Halifax feature a full
range of amenities including indoor pools, modern exercise
facilities, well-appointed guestrooms and high speed internet.
Our popular restaurants serve the best of Maritime
cuisine complete with a generous portion of our
world renowned Maritime hospitality.
Joined by the downtown link pedway, we
offfer our guests convenient access to shopping, the
historic waterfront, and Halifax’s famous nightlife.
Choose Delta Hotels. At the centre of the action!
Your room is ready
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For reservations and information call 1-800-268-1133 (toll free)

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AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATIONS In the Heart of Halifax
Dalhousie University offers single and double traditional style residence accommodations conveniently located in
the city’s south-end and downtown areas. Onsite food outlets, an outstanding athletic centre, parking and locations
within minutes of city attractions means we’ve got all your needs covered.
Available mid-May to late August.
SIMPLICITY AND CONVENIENCE.
Reservations: 902-494-8840 • Toll Free: 1-888-271-9222 • Fax: 902-494-1219
Email: accommodations@dal.ca www.dal.ca/confserv
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2688 Joseph Howe Drive, Halifax
902.479.1700 1.877.246.3244
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1-800-565-0700
www.futureinns.com
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More for Less
at SMU
Stay at Saint Mary’s University Tourist
Accommodations at a price you can enjoy.
Rates start at $40 per night for single rooms!
Choose from our university residence singles
and twins or self-contained apartments
sleeping four guests. Try our single travel
suites with cable television, shared minikitchenette
and private washroom accessed
through a semi-private hallway. Local phone
service and parking is free!
For your affordable alternative, contact us at:
Conference Services
Saint Mary’s University
5865 Gorsebrook Avenue
Halifax, NS
B3H 3C3
Toll-free: 1.888.347.5555
Office: 902.420.5486
Fax: 902.496.8118
Email: stay@smu.ca
Web: www.smu.ca/conferences
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NOVA SCOTIA WINE
Producer of Canada’s
Wine of the Year 2000
Bringing the Art
of the world to Nova Scotia
and the Art of
Nova Scotia to the world
Atlantic Canada's premier art museum
Open 7 days a week 10am to 5pm,
Thursday until 9pm
1723 Hollis Street, Historic Downtown
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Phone 902-424-7542
VISIT ONLINE at www.AGNS.gov.ns.ca
Marketplace Halifax Metro
Winery Store Daily Tours Deli-Bar Gift Store
Call Toll-free 1-800-565-4567
www.jostwine.com
Located off the Sunrise Trail in Malagash
our new location!
AGNS Western Branch
341 Main Street
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Phone 902-749-2248
VISIT ONLINE at www.AGNS.gov.ns.ca
Greg Forrest, Molecule, 2005, Steel, Gift of the Artist,
Collection of AGNS. Photo by Steve Farmer.
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Marketplace Halifax Metro
Discover your ideal
summer vacation on a
Holland America Line
cruise to Nova Scotia,
with ports of call to
Halifax & Sydney.
May to October 2007
Canada &
New England Cruise
Endless Options
21 Departures,
ranging from 7 to 15
days, spanning summer
and fall. Sailing from
four convenient
home ports: Boston,
Montreal,
Ft. Lauderdale and
New York. 7 day
summer cruises
are the perfect
family vacation.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
For ocean scenery at its best, nothing rivals Nova
Scotia’s south shore. Here find craggy coastlines,
fabled Peggy’s Cove, and the striking German village
of Lunenburg, so meticulously restored it has been
designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back in
Halifax the ramparts of the Citadel and a museum
commemorating the Titanic await your inspection.
Sydney, Nova Scotia
A hundred thousand Gaelic welcomes await you in Nova
Scotia, latin for “New Scotland.” The Port of Sydney is
the gateway to Cape Breton Island, rated World’s Most
Scenic Island, and 4th Best Island in the World! The Island
is rich and delightful in sights and sounds; with highland
villages to visit, the scenic and renowned Cabot Trail to
explore, golden inland seas to sail and the Fortress of
Louisbourg to inspect—where every barn, barracks and
pipe-and-drum corps appears just as it did when King
Louis’ troops occupied the site in 1744.
Atlantic Canada & Quebec
Exciting adventures and brilliant scenery;
from the rocky shores of Acadia National Park to
the rolling green hills of Prince Edward Island.
Lobster bakes on the beach and whale watching in
Saguenay Fjord. These summer cruises are ideal
for anyone who loves the outdoors.
More Ashore
Your Holland America Line
Canada & New England
cruise provides an
experience rich in
fascinating ports of call –
Bar Harbor, Newport,
Atlantic Canada
& Quebec.
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To request a brochure for more information call 1-877-SAIL HAL ext. 701
or visit www.hollandamerica.com/cne

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Opening April 2007
5120 Salter Street
Halifax, NS
902-428-1900
1
great city.
2 amazing locations
in downtown Halifax.
Now Open
1599 Grafton Street
Halifax, NS
902-422-0493
www.marriott.com
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