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Caribbean Princess Canada/New England Part 6: Halifax, Nova Scotia

5/13/2015

 
Day #6:    Halifax, Nova Scotia
Cruise Line:
  Princess        Ship:  Caribbean Princess   Length of Cruise:  7 days     Departure Port:  New York City

Arrival: We were up early this morning to see the beautiful sunrise from our balcony. We even had time to eat breakfast in the Horizon buffet on the Lido deck before arriving in Halifax around 9:00am. 
Sunrise from our balcony
Sunrise from our balcony
Light house welcomes ships to Halifax, Nova Scotia
Light house welcomes ships to Halifax, Nova Scotia
History: Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, was established in 1749 as a British military outpost. During the 19th & early 20th centuries, Halifax was the entry point for European immigrants coming to Canada. In 1917 there was a huge explosion in Halifax when a cargo ship carrying TNT collided with another ship in the harbor. The explosion leveled a large portion of the harbor and killed approximately 2,000 people. The harbor has been restored.
Coming into Halifax
Coming into Halifax
View of Halifax and the old town clock from Citadel National Historic Site which sits on a hill above the city
View of Halifax and the old town clock from Citadel National Historic Site which sits on a hill above the city
Touring on your own:
             Along downtown Halifax’s waterfront boardwalk were many interesting, historic places to visit as well as eateries and fun shops filled with local handmade items. Within walking distance of the ship was Pier 21/Canadian Museum of Immigration where the stories of the many people who passed through here were remembered. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic had relics from Nova Scotia’s maritime history including artifacts from the RMS Titanic. St. Paul’s Church, built in 1750, was the first Anglican Church in Canada and oldest building in Halifax. It survived the 1917 explosion but still has a broken window (“explosion window”) and a chunk of debris embedded in a wall as a result of the explosion.

Excursions:
                   Our excursion first took us on a tour through downtown Halifax with the guide explaining the historic buildings and sights. We briefly stopped at the Citadel National Historical Site. The British built this star-shaped fortress in the 1800’s to guard against attack. We were there long enough to observe the changing of the guard. Since the Citadel was not that far away from the ship, we could have gone back after the excursion to enjoy the interactive exhibits and portrayal of life in the fort.                      
                 Our second stop was at the Halifax Public (free) Gardens which were formal Victorian gardens of about 17 acres of floral displays, fountains, statues and a gazebo. Nearby to the gardens was the Spring Garden Road where shopping and eating lunch were available for a limited amount of time.                    
                 Our third stop was an hour drive to Peggy’s Cove which was a tiny but active fishing village that dates back to 1811. It is located on the rocky coastline near the famous and most photographed lighthouse in Canada. The lighthouse was built in 1914 and is still in use today. We were warned to be very careful walking out on the huge, slippery rocks surrounding the lighthouse! 

                 After leaving Peggy’s Cove we drove along a very scenic route to get back to Halifax and our fourth and final stop – Fairview Cemetery where 121 victims of the Titanic are buried in a special section of the cemetery. Our tour guide walked the grounds with us and explained all the events surrounding the sinking of the Titanic.
Another view of Halifax
Another view of Halifax
Changing of the guard
Changing of the guard
Entrance to Halifax Public Gardens
Entrance to Halifax Public Gardens
Formal Victorian garden
Formal Victorian garden
Gazebo
Gazebo
Waterfall among foliage
Waterfall among foliage
Fairview Cemetery where 121 victims of the Titanic are buried
Fairview Cemetery where 121 victims of the Titanic are buried
Tombs in three curving rows
Tombs in three curving rows
Child's marker
Child's marker
Very rugged, rocky area
Very rugged, rocky area
Picture
Light house on slippery rocks
Huge rocks
Huge rocks
Rocky coast with houses in background
Rocky coast with houses in background
Waves crashing into rocks
Waves crashing into rocks
Waves crashing into rocks
Waves crashing into rocks
Another view of rocky coast
Another view of rocky coast
Quaint fishing village at Peggy's Cove
Quaint fishing village at Peggy's Cove
Yellow building is bed & breakfast
Yellow building is bed & breakfast
Fishing village and lobster traps
Fishing village and lobster traps
Memorial to men who tried to save those in danger
Memorial to men who tried to save those in danger
Village church
Village church
Formal dinner and evening entertainment:   At our second formal dinner we had another delicious meal and, of course, dessert (which was probably my favorite of the trip!) By this time we had made friends with other cruisers and we ate dinner with them. The entertainment that night was exceptional. It was the production – Do You Want to Dance starring the Caribbean Princess singers and dancers. It was much like a Broadway show and very enjoyable.
Dessert Plate
Dessert Plate
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