July 20
Visit Halifax, NS
We headed for the Halifax wharf boardwalk this morning.
First stop the indoor market.
Just inside I practically ran into Josie
Wakita.
She’s in Halifax visiting her
daughter Jaclyn and they were just out for a morning run.
We walked and talked then they had to run
off so we continued along the boardwalk.
The boardwalk is amazing.
There were
huge sailing yachts tied up along the docks, historic ships, and tour boats
plus Theodore the Tug taking people on harbour tours.
There was also a solar catamaran in the
harbour on a scientific world tour that started in Switzerland.
We spent time at the Maritime Museum, which has amazing displays and
information on Halifax including the big fire and harbour explosion Dec. 6,
1917.
The museum admission included access
to the CSS Acadia which stands for Canadian Survey Ship or Canadian Scientific
Ship.
Acadia was first launched in 1913
built in England specifically for surveying Canada’s northern waters and then
charting the waters around Newfoundland when it joined confederation in
1949.
She served for 56 years.
She also served in the Royal Canadian navy in
both world wars.
We walked up to the Halifax Citadel on the way up we passed Government
House which had bag pipe players and changing of the guards out front since it
was open for free tours but we didn’t go in.
Very impressive building!
It was
getting very hot.
Marg stayed inside in
the cool movie room while Ross, John and I checked out the grounds.
Fort George was built in 1749 to protect the
Protestant settlers from raids by the French, Acadians, and Wabanaki or Mi’kmag.
While never attached it was a strategic fort positioned at the harbour
entrance.
We saw a demonstration of
firing arms and a cannon being lit and fired.
George’s Island
So many pictures today and definitely a must place to
visit. Of course the beautiful weather
helps. Loved the town clock built so
that no one would be late for work!! No
excuses!!
Daily Stats:
Today's distance: 97 km
Weather: Sunshine; High: 35 degrees; Lo: 19 degrees
Campsite:
Woodhaven RV Park
Walking:
10 km
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