Out n About in Halifax

Today we visited the Halifax Citadel. The citadel was built in 1828-1856 to defend the city and harbor. It was occupied by the British until 1906 then by the Canadian Military until after World War II. The parks department took it over and restored it and give tours by period costumed guides Very interesting tour and like the others we have been to this citadel has never been under attack.


this was our tour guide


After touring the Citadel we decided to walk the harbor front its a nice boardwalk with lots of shops and pubs. We went to Pier 21 Museum - this was a fascinating museum. Pier 21 is where all immigrants came thru coming into Canada. Personal stories are told thru videos of immigrants including war brides, displaced children, and military troops. Excellent 30 min multi media program history of the pier was told thru the eyes of a immigrations officer.


Thought this was a cute tug boat and a cute way to take kids on a boat tour.