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- Robert DBrooklyn, New York4,725 contributionsHigh atop a hill in the centre of the city is the Halifax Citadel. It is actually the fourth fort the British built on this site. I was welcomed by a soldier and a guard. Inside the Citadel is the excellent Army Museum, located in the former barracks..
Some of the people shown in the Army Museum are well known. During World War I, the Jewish Legion was formed by Britain. They trained at Camp Edward in Nova Scotia. One of those soldiers was Private David Green, who later became David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae was a physician during World War I. He wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields", which is recited across Canada on Remembrance Day (November 11).
There was an exhibit about the fortress and the city titled "Fortress Halifax: A City Shaped by Conflict". One of the exhibits was a panoramic map of Halifax in 1879 with the Citadel in the middle. To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, they had a special exhibit titled "Storm the Beach: D-Day Experience".
You can easily spend several hours here seeing all of the exhibits.Written December 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SuzyQu15Brooklyn, NY1,611 contributionsWe started walking the waterfront after a visit to the Maritime museum, which was excellent by the way. It was a beautiful day, perfect for walking. There are several casual, take out food places to grab a bite and sit outdoors at the many tables available. Of course, the view is beautiful. Other hotels and an immigration museum, as well as the place to pick up a harbor tour.Written November 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeff KPittsburgh, PA2,372 contributionsMy wife and I really enjoyed this museum. We toured their slavery exhibit and then took their English- speaking tour @ 2:00. The tour was offered hourly when we visited. The tour was very good and you can catch a 22-minute film once your tour ends. The film as also well done. After that we toured a number of the exhibits. They were very informative and interesting.
I think we spent about an hour and a half here. We could have stayed a little longer but were running behind schedule.
Recommended.Written November 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CdnMinkManitoba, Canada189 contributionsThe reason for the visit was the Titanic site. Neat rows of headstones, some with more than names on them, caused one to reflect heavily on the horrors these folks had to have gone through , sadly avoidable, on that fateful night. Moments of reflection are unavoidable at a place of such history, and the value of life is driven home. God rest the souls of the departed....Written October 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jmsmasIllinois353 contributionsThis was a really cool tour, and there were many men along the boat explaining the ships ins and outs. Who knew a cat could rank higher than a person?? A great tour with great info, thank you to those who have kept and continue to keep her restored. It was wonderful to see both volunteers and active military keeping her story alive.Written September 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA18,506 contributionsIt's a nice market, not big, but you can find things to buy. Best is that it is part of the lovely Harbourside development of a long boardwalk with terrific views of the harbor, plus some good museums.Written August 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK8,501 contributionsWell worth a visit. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is a Catholic cathedral located in the centre of Halifax and is the largest Catholic church in the Archdiocese. Consecrated on 19 October 1899, it was made a basilica in 1950 by Pope Pius XII. The St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica boasts the tallest granite spire in North America. The spire has a height of 189 feet (58 m).Written September 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK8,501 contributionsStarted in 1749, same as the colony, there are many old grave stones to look at. Some notable folk are buried here. Not in use any more, Worth half an hour of your time, free to get in. In the centre of town so easy to get toWritten September 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK8,501 contributionsSet on the side of the hill which the citadel tops, the Old Town clock was built by the British to help the garrison keep time! It had had much restoration work done on it over the past 200+ years it has been runningWritten September 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK8,501 contributionsSt. Paul's Church was built in 1749, the same year as the Halifax colony started. The construction is based on the ground plan of Gibbs' Marybone Chapel in London, with later additions such as a larger tower. Well worth 30 minutes to have a look around. It is the centre of Halifax so easy to get to on foot.Written September 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA18,506 contributionsThese are old warehouses from the 19th Century that have been converted to new uses, mostly for tourism. You will find them as a part of the Harbourside walk area. Shops, places to eat. Handsome buildings.Written August 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK8,501 contributionsThe island dominates the view from the Halifax waterfront, Georges Island named after King George II. Fort Charlotte, named after King George's wife Charlotte, is on the island.
During the Seven Years' War, two thousand French sailors were imprisoned on the island after the British victory in the Battle off Cape Race, Newfoundland. During the American Revolution the 84th Regiment of Foot (Royal Highland Emigrants) were stationed at the fort to protect the harbour from American Privateers. Numerous American privateers were held prisoner in the fort throughout the war. The Georges Island Lighthouse was established on the island in 1876. The original wooden tower burned down in 1916 and was replaced by an octagonal concrete tower in 1917. The light was staffed until 1972 when it was automated. It is open in the summer, ferries run across there.Written September 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Thomas VOakland, CA18,506 contributionsThis is an important statue in that it notes that Halifax was the port of entry for immigrants who arrived on ships. The port here was very important for arrivals. Folks came here and then boarded trains to take them to other parts of Canada. This statue can be found toward the center of town.Written August 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NormLWatWaterloo, Canada840 contributionsAttended several hockey games and enjoyed the experience. Great views of the ice although legroom is tight. Be prepared for Lots of stairs going in and coming out. Rink location is downtown within walking distance of lots of restaurants. Parking nearby at the convention centre. Great atmosphereWritten April 12, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA18,506 contributionsThis is a very imposing building located toward the center of town and near the government functions. It is older than most structures in the center and has housed some important provincial offices. We took a peak inside and liked the look.Written August 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
