August 2016
The final day of our trip was an active one. We took a tour of Halifax and the harbor on the Harbor Hopper, an amphibious vehicle much like the Duck boats in various US cities. We then took a tour of the HMCS Sackville. The vessel also serves at Canadian Navy Memorial. After a lunch of more poutine, we checked out some more history by taking the long walk up the hill to the Halifax Citadel. We took a guided tour and spent more time walking around the fort by ourselves. As we walked back down the hill, we explored more of Halifax and took another stroll on the waterfront. Because the previous night's seafood feast was so good, we did something we don't normally do by going back to the same restaurant and enjoying another meal out on the patio. Then it was time to go pack up for our flight home, but first we stopped at another Cow's Creamery near our hotel for a final taste of ice cream and fresh-made cones.
The Steamship Acadia on the Halifax waterfront
The HMCS Sackville is a historic ship and also the Canadian Naval Memorial.
The HMCS Sackville is a historic ship and also the Canadian Naval Memorial.
Donald Duck has a heavy presence aboard the HMCS Sackville
The HMCS Sackville is a historic ship and also the Canadian Naval Memorial.
The HMCS Sackville wears a green leaf on its stack. The Canadian maple leaf was, at one time, green.
Theodore Tugboat, a popular children’s character
I stopped at the Canadian Sea Turtle Centre and made a donation
We toured Halifax by land and Halifax Harbour by water aboard the Harbour Hopper amphibious tour vehicle
Headed up to Halifax Citidel National Historic Site on the Harbour Hopper
The Halifax town clock was built on Citidel Hill in 1830 to resolve the problem of tardiness among the troops.
Citidel Hill offers a great view of the city
Looking over the city to the A Murray MacKay Bridge from Citidel Hill
Defensive positions atop the Halifax Citidel
HMCS Goose Bay docked at the Halifax Dockyard
HMCS Fredericton docked at the Halifax Dockyard
Not only do Royal Canadian Naval bases have security booms, they have guard birds.
Cruising along the Halifax waterfront
HMCS Preserver docked at the Halifax Dockyard
Submarine docked at the Halifax Dockyard
The Big Lift Happy Sky, a massive mobile lift vessel, near the A Murray MacKay Bridge
The A Murray MacKay Bridge in Halifax
Salty’s was so good that it was the only restaurant we went to twice all week
The Steamship Acadia on the Halifax waterfront
We had a good time walking around the Halifax waterfront
The HMCS Sackville is a historic ship and also the Canadian Naval Memorial.
On the deck of the HMCS Sackville
HMCS Sackville’s ship’s bell
The HMCS Sackville is a historic ship and also the Canadian Naval Memorial.
Donald Duck has a heavy presence aboard the HMCS Sackville
The depth charge launcher is loaded and ready
Donald Duck has a heavy presence aboard the HMCS Sackville
The HMCS Sackville’s 4-inch gun
On the bridge of the HMCS Sackville
Official Secrets Act notice on the bridge of the HMCS Sackville
The HMCS Sackville is equipped with a Hedgehog anti-submarine mortar system
The depth charge launcher is loaded and ready
In the galley with the cook
Period Navy uniform covers
In the Captain’s Quarters with the skipper and his cat
Below deck with the sailors
The engine room of the HMCS Sackville
The signal light on the deck of the HMCS Sackville
I’m posing with the signal light because this is what my grandfather did in the US Navy.
My mother posing with the signal light because this is what my grandfather did in the US Navy.
Period Navy uniforms
We hit up Smoke's Poutinerie a few times. When in Canada, you must eat poutine. It’s a requirement.
Argyle Street is painted to match its name
Looking down Prince Street from Citidel Hill. It was a long climb up here!
More Parks Canada red adirondack chairs. We’ve been a quite a few national parks this week!
A re-enactor stands guard at the Halifax Citidel
Inside the walls of the Halifax Citidel
The 20th Maine Volunteers re-enactors were visiting from the US
The Ditch is a no man’s land between the inner and outer walls of the Halifax Citidel. You wouldn’t survive long in there.
Entrance to the Halifax Citidel
Our tour guide was the happiest cannoneer you’ll ever meet
Looking down from Citidel Hill
The Halifax town clock was built on Citidel Hill in 1830 to resolve the problem of tardiness among the troops.
Cannon on a swivel at the Halifax Citidel
Re-enactors stand guard at the Halifax Citidel
Bagpiper inside the Halifax Citidel
The A Murray MacKay Bridge as seen from Citidel Hill
The ferry Craig Blake arrives in Halifax
The Historic Properties of Halifax include the cities oldest buildings
The steeple of St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica as seen from our hotel room
The ferry Craig Blake arrives in Halifax
Cow’s Creamery makes their own fresh waffle cones. It makes their shops smell amazing.
Cow’s Creamery makes their own fresh waffle cones. It makes their shops smell amazing.