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Halifax, the spectacular capital of Nova Scotia and the largest municipality in Atlantic Canada, lies on a peninsula alongside the second largest deep waters natural harbor in the world. The waving hills of the city surface from the natural harbor and the historic central district to the upper ramparts of the Halifax Citadel, which is a star-shaped fortress and offers visitors the magnificent views of the city and waterfront.
Visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic that assures an impressive collection of authentic shipwreck artifacts, and Pier 21, which is a national historic site that proudly showcases the immigrant heritage of Canada. Several downtown attractions are within walking distance of each other, making this advanced urban centre the perfect spot for a walking tour. Most visitors take the short drive to nearby Peggy’s Cove for seeing the moving SwissAir Flight 111 memorial and the resident lighthouse that is believed to be the most snapped lighthouse of the world.
Enjoy boating and yachts that are tied up alongside weathered schooners at the Historic Properties Wharf. The shops, pubs, museums, and parks all welcome the visitors and locals. In summer, jazz concerts and buskers, music festivals and sports events enliven the outdoor atmosphere. The art on exhibit, live theater, crafts sales, and fine food attracts lots of people.
Some 150 victims of the Titanic’s disaster are buried in three cemeteries in Halifax, view the Titanic display in Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Halifax is a busy Atlantic seaport and the economic and cultural hub of Eastern Canada. The CSS Acadia is a hydrographic survey ship built in 1913. It is an ongoing conservation project. The Acadia is moored a few meters from the museum building, the tours are available during the summer. Old Burial Grounds located on Barrington Street and Spring Garden Road. The graveyard was in use from 1749 to 1843. There are many pleasant public gardens and parks in Halifax.
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