By Rachel L. (Aug 16, 2010)
Another must see in Halifax is the star-shaped Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada,where Halifax's historic role as key naval station in the British Empire is commermorated. The music and pageantry of the kilted 78th Highlanders and the precision of the Royal Artillery bring history to life as you step back in time to 1869. The audio-visual presentation and guided tours are very informative. Don't miss the firing of the noon gun- a daily ritual since the mid-19th century.
The Citadel Hill
The entrance tunnel leads to the main historic site
According to the folk legend, Halifax Citadel is a very haunted place! You can book a ghost walk tour and stroll by candlelight along the ramparts and through the passages and chambers of the park. A lone guide will tell you all about the ghost stories that happens on the site. It’s definitely not for the faint of heart! We took a picture of one of the dark tunnels, and it really is creepy~~~~
Now for something holy. One of the magnificent churches in Halifax.
Many historic properties are turned into shops. For example, Shops at Grandville Mall leads you into a network of arched brick passageways that now connect shops and the university. You can easily imagine the scene a century ago - carts crowding the alley with merchandise from ports around the world.
I don’t know the story of this building. I wonder if it’s burned and had fallen down, but I love the exposed brick and the aged feeling mixed in a modern downtown scene.
Another look of the downtown streets, filled with restaurants and shops.
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