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Halifax Metro Area Brochure

Halifax Metro Area Brochure

9 Halifax Metro Area

Visitor Information Centres Tour the Metro Area Bedford K7, 490-5111 Dartmouth K7, Alderney Landing Exciting. Eclectic. Romantic. Halifax deftly blends the past with the present to produce a 490-4433 skyline dotted with elegant 18th- and 19th-century architecture alongside ultra-modern Elmsdale J8, 883-1132 towers of glass and steel. The heart of Halifax is perfect for exploring on foot, with tree- Enfield J7, 873-2028 Halifax K7, Argyle at Sackville lined streets, international restaurants, galleries, libraries and museums. Inviting sidewalk 490-5946 cafés beckon you to while away a few hours amid park-like, waterfront, and historic settings Halifax K7, Scotia Square 490-5963 in the busy downtown, often with a backdrop of the bustling harbour, which entertains v Halifax International Airport K7 873-1223, Open year-round ship traffic from every corner of the globe. v Halifax K7, Waterfront Halifax has been a significant port city ever since its founding in 1749. Indeed the 424-4248, Open year-round waterfront continues to be a hot spot, boasting some of the city’s most stimulating Sackville K7, 869-4299 entertainment and most fascinating historical landmarks. Take in the impressive displays and Most Visitor Information Centres are open mid-May to mid-October dockside historic ships at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic before heading to the nearby (subject to change). Call the above Historic Properties, where 19th-century privateers’ warehouses have been transformed into a numbers or 1-800-565-0000. delightful array of specialty boutiques and restaurants. Day and night, the downtown area v Provincial Visitor Information Centre pulsates with the rhythms of local music and the excitement that characterizes life in a www.halifaxinfo.com cosmopolitan centre. Here visitors can enjoy a boat tour of the harbour, savour a wealth of www.halifa x.ca/visitors entertainment or indulge in the excitement of a waterfront casino. Historic Properties, near the waterfront

49 Metro Area Approaches o r t e The travelways of enter the met- M ropolitan area at a number of points. x a f i

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Route 322, the Marine Drive, enters Dart- mouth from the east. You can proceed to on Pleasant Street, Route 322, or turn right on Highway 111, the Circumferential Highway, which by- passes downtown Dartmouth and leads to Halifax via the A. Murray MacKay Bridge.

Route 333, the Route, enters the metropolitan area from Peggy’s Cove on Prospect Road. On the outskirts of Hal- ifax, a right turn on Route 3, the St. Mar- garet’s Bay Road, leads to via the Rotary. A left turn on Route 3 leads to Exit 2 of Highway 103; a right turn here brings you into Halifax via Highway 102 and Bayers Road.

Founded in 1749 by Governor Edward Corn- wallis and his company of 2,500 settlers, Hal- ifax has a long and memorable history as a bastion of British strength in the New World. Built to counteract the growing strength of is always Crossing the harbour on the is a the French in , Halifax was rec- busy with activity. wonderful way to view the beautiful water- ognized the world over for its strategic impor- fronts of both cities. Visit the restored Historic tance and excellent ice-free harbour. Quaker House, the oldest house in Dart- The Halifax Citadel, an award-winning mouth. The Shubenacadie Canal Park invites National Historic Site of , is an excel- nature lovers to stroll quiet, sun-dappled lent place to begin a tour of downtown Hal- paths along the Shubenacadie Canal, the ifax. Built between 1828 and 1856, the ambitious canal system that once linked Hal- massive star-shaped Citadel was one of the ifax with the . largest British fortresses on the continent, Halifax is well-loved for its many parks, and its hilltop setting provided a command- especially the , a 17- ing view of the city and harbour. This was acre tribute to Victorian elegance and beauty. the crown jewel in the Halifax defense system, Excellent theatres and sensational music, from with other fortifications located on McNab’s blistering Celtic beats to superb symphony, and George’s islands in the harbour. typify an entertainment scene that is more During the summer months, period- vibrant and varied than that of a city twice uniformed soldiers drill and 9bagpipers play the size. The area offers top-notch shopping, on the historic parade, and guards in sharply- from the specialty stores and exclusive bou- pleated MacKenzie tartan kilts stand sentry tiques of Spring Garden Road to some of the at the gates. Guided tours are available. At largest malls in . midday, cover your ears—the firing of the 50 o r t e M

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118 Bedford Black Cultural Centre Basin Dartmouth for Nova Scotia Halifax 7 Dartmouth 103 107 Halifax 111 Halifax Citadel Quaker Whalers’ House Neptune Theatre Museum of Natural History Eastern Passage Art Gallery of N.S Halifax Discovery Centre Harbour Maritime Museum of the Atlantic York Crystal Crescent Don’t Miss! Beach Park

Art Gallery Halifax Citadel Black Cultural Centre Neptune Theat re of Nova Scotia National Historic for Nova Scotia Enjoy fine performances in our Introduce yourself to Site of Canada Trace the roots of Nova “jewel box of a theatre.” Nova Scotia’s folk art Cover your ears for the Scotia’s Black communities and maritime art. noon gun! dating back to the 1600s. Pier 21 Experience the stories of International Tattoo Maritime Museum of Casino and Historic Canada’s immigrants. Capture the spirit as a cast of the Atlantic Properties Museum of Natural thousands entertains you: Learn about Nova Scotia’s Try your luck, then browse the military bands, singers, marine history—the Navy, shops, pubs and restaurants. History acrobats & more. Days of Sail, Titanic and more. Dig into dinosaur lore, unearth the facts about flora and fauna.

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c i n seafaring life. The museum proudly displays inally built in the late 1700s and early 1800s of Canada’s finest examples of Georgian e c over 20,000 maritime artifacts. Be sure to to safeguard the booty captured by ruth- architecture. S visit the displays commemorating the catas- less privateers. One of the buildings was the Nearby, at Barrington and Prince streets, trophes of the and the centre of operations for adventurer, privateer stands St. Paul’s Anglican Church (see p. “unsinkable” Titanic. and businessman Enos Collins. In his later 84). Built in 1750, just a year after the One of the museum’s most recognized years, Enos Collins founded Nova Scotia’s founding of Halifax, St. Paul’s is the oldest treasures rests dockside. Visitors can board first bank, and on his death in 1812, Collins building in the city and was the first Angli- the elegant CSS , Canada’s first hydro- was reportedly the wealthiest man in all of can church in Canada. As you step through graphic vessel and also one of the first ships British North America. the front doors, glance upwards to see the to extensively chart the Arctic floor. By day, Historic Properties bustles with shaft of wood that was blasted into the wall The HMCS Sackville, the last of the World tourists and shoppers drawn to the pictur- by the force of the Halifax Explosion in 1917. War II convoy escort , has been esque buildings and specialty boutiques. By The church offered itself as an emergency restored as a memorial to all those who night, it is the city’s epicentre of entertain- hospital during the disaster, and has pre- served in the Canadian Navy. When in port, ment. Whether you’re strolling the water- served the embedded piece of wood as a the world-famous schooner Bluenose II front, dining in a fine restaurant, sipping ale powerful reminder of the tragedy that docks at the Maritime Museum and offers at a pub or testing your fortune at the har- claimed over 2000 lives. sailing tours of Halifax Harbour (see p. 85). bourside casino, everywhere the air simply At the corner of Sackville and Argyle Further north, Cable Wharf boasts entic- crackles with excitement. streets, you can experience world-class per- ing restaurants, shops, and the manufac- And that’s not the half of it. Halifax’s his- formances at Neptune Theatre (see p. 86). turing site for Canada’s only mouth-blown, toric downtown area offers a myriad of other Just down the hill, on , hand-cut crystal. Visitors to the display room sights and sounds within walking distance. people of all ages can have lots of fun can observe the artisans at work, shaping Just two short blocks uphill from the His- exploring the fascinating world of science and detailing these sparkling works of art toric Properties, visitors will discover a group at the Discovery Centre (see p. 85). (see p. 86). Beside Cable Wharf Theodore of elegant, Italianate buildings built by Another fascinating glimpse into the city’s Too, the full-sized replica from the TV series wealthy merchants after the block was razed colourful past can be found in its oldest , welcomes children and by fire in 1859. This is the Granville Mall, cemetery, the Old Burying Ground, located adults alike to educational tours of the har- and it now contains a delightful array of at the corner of Barrington Street and Spring bour. Cable Wharf is also the departure point interesting shops, businesses, and the Nova Garden Road (see p. 84). In use from 1749 for harbour tours, nature tours, deep-sea Scotia College of Art and Design University, to 1844, it is now maintained as a public fishing excursions, a water taxi, and a ferry whose founders include Anna Leonowens, museum park. Interpretive signs help locate to lovely McNab’s Island. Once a vital part of the governess for the King of Siam in The stones of historic significance. the harbour defences and home to almost King and I. The Anna Leonowens Gallery, A stroll up Spring Garden Road to South a hundred military families, McNab’s is now which is open to the public, features the work Park Street leads through one of the most peopled solely by summer visitors who make of students and visiting artists (see p. 85). exciting and attractive shopping districts in day-trips to explore the wooded trails and At the corner of George and Hollis Halifax. Well-appointed shops offering the historic ruins, stroll amid the abundant wild- streets, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia latest fashions, fine art, crafts and gifts vie flowers, and bask in the tranquility. (see p. 85) has an impressive collection of for attention with stylish bistros and rooftop Just past Cable Wharf is the terminal for over 10,000 pieces of contemporary Nova cafés. At night the neighbourhood is abuzz the oldest saltwater ferry system in North Scotian, Canadian, British and European art- with pedestrian traffic, as people anticipate America, in operation since 1752. It is a work. The museum itself is a testament to a delightful evening of excellent music, food delightful and inexpensive way to view the quality of its collection; its ornate facade, and entertainment at one of the many the harbour and its waterfronts, bridges created in 1864, features an excellent 4-m restaurants, theatres, pubs or jazz clubs. and skyline. (12-ft) sandstone carving of Britannia. Visitors looking for a few moments of The waterfront boardwalk is liveliest near Uphill from the Art Gallery is Province blissful serenity will find it across South Park Historic Properties (see p. 86). Stretching House (see p. 84), the seat of provincial Street in the cool oasis of the Halifax Pub- over three square blocks, these timber-frame government. This building is valued as one lic Gardens (see p. 85). Since it was estab- buildings and stone warehouses were orig- lished as a civic garden in 1867, this has 53 o r t e M

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e The annual Multicultural Festival on the Dartmouth waterfront. Touring at Chebucto Head c S been a haven of meandering paths, sun-kissed was the creator of Standard Time, designer fountains, lively duck ponds and formal Vic- of Canada’s first postage stamp, and engi- torian flower beds. neer of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The A short stroll from the Gardens is the park’s distinctive tower, locally known as Museum of Natural History on Summer “The Dingle,” was built in 1912 to com- Street. This highly popular facility features memorate the first elected assembly in the displays on the province’s flora, fauna and British Empire, which was first convened at geological history, from dinosaurs to eagles Halifax on 2 October 1758. The park fea- and life on the ocean floor. The museum tures walking trails, canteen facilities and also presents traveling exhibits and displays beaches (see p. 86). on the history of indigenous peoples (see A scenic drive out Purcell’s Cove Road p. 84). leads to National Historic Site of Canada, built in 1793 under the direction of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent. Beyond Downtown Today the park’s commanding view of the entrance of Halifax Harbour makes it an ideal Halifax place to enjoy an afternoon picnic. The his- toric fortifications, which include tunnels, One of Halifax’s most beautiful and archi- powder houses and enormous muzzle- St. tecturally interesting buildings is loading cannons mounted along the battery, George’s Round Church on Brunswick are in excellent condition (see p. 84). The trails of Shubie Park Street. Built in 1799–1800, the church was Continuing from York Redoubt, Purcell’s are for all seasons. clearly influenced by Prince Edward, Duke Cove Road winds through the salty and of Kent, who had a fascination with round romantic fishing villages of Portuguese the signs to Crystal Crescent Beach’s three buildings. After extensive fire damage in Cove and Ketch Harbour. Take the turnoff secluded coves with turquoise-blue water, 1994, the church was restored using 19th- just before Ketch Harbour to visit the fine white-sand beaches and beautiful century techniques. Nearby, the charming Chebucto Head Lighthouse, which stands natural surroundings. Little Dutch Church, built in 1756, was on a ruggedly beautiful headland from which the first Lutheran Church built in Canada. whales are often sighted in July and August. In the beautiful setting of Admiralty This coastline is rich with tales of tragic Discovering House on the Stadacona Base, naval history shipwrecks, bloodthirsty privateers and bold is presented at the Maritime Command sea adventures. Not far from Ketch Har- Dartmouth Museum (see p. 84). bour, the oldest continually operating light- Nova Scotia Archives and Records Dartmouth has a long and rich history as a house in North America stands on rocky Management, at the corner of prosperous city. It was established in 1750, Sambro Island. First erected in 1758, the Sam- and University Avenue, is a storehouse for just a year after the founding of Halifax, and bro Island Light has endured over two hun- Nova Scotian public and private documents was officially amalgamated as part of the dred years of this seafaring history and today of historical significance, as well as audio- Halifax Regional Municipality in 1996. continues to guide ships into the safety of visual and genealogical materials, photo- Dartmouth is most appreciated for the Halifax Harbour. graphs and old newspapers (see p. 86). fact that its development areas have not elim- Continuing on, a left turn on Sandy Cove inated the presence of nature but have Road leads to a pleasant view of Sambro 253 One of the city’s favourite parks, the worked hard to complement it, and this is Island and the Sambro Island Light. Sir Sandford Fleming Park, overlooks the what has made it so popular with nature And finally we come to one of Halifax’s sailboat-dotted Northwest Arm. The land lovers, cyclists, walkers and paddlers. Aptly favourite summertime getaways, which lies for the park was donated to Halifax in 1908 called the “City of Lakes,” Dartmouth’s 23 just beyond the village of Sambro. Follow by Sir Sandford Fleming (1827–1915), who 54 o r t e M

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at the Black Cultural Centre. e c S lakes provide opportunities for kayaking, Church. The weather vane atop the steeple that border the banks of the beautiful windsurfing, canoeing and swimming. Lake depicts Halley’s Comet. Shubenacadie Canal, weaving through the Banook is a world-class paddling course, Another of Dartmouth’s historic houses forest and linking up with the extensive fit- where weekly and championship regattas are is Evergreen House (c 1867) on Newcas- ness trail along Micmac and Banook lakes. held. Dartmouth features many parks and tle Street, once the home of renowned folk- The canal-side trails, mostly wheelchair- walking trails and easy access to the unspoiled lorist and writer Dr. Helen Creighton, who accessible, run for 2.5 km (1.5 mi.) on each coastal beauty of the Eastern Shore. collected thousands of stories and songs side. Water still cascades over restored locks, To reach Dartmouth from Halifax, visitors from rural and coastal Nova Scotia and pre- and interpretive signs posted along the canal can drive over the harbour on either the served them for future generations. The detail the construction of the locks. Angus L. Macdonald Bridge or the A. Murray Dartmouth Heritage Museum is located in MacKay Bridge. Others may wish to take the Evergreen House, with exhibits displaying longer scenic route around the harbour Dartmouth’s history from pre-colonial times Exploring Bedford through Bedford, or cross the harbour by ferry. to the present. The museum also provides The Dartmouth waterfront park is a great gallery space in support of current visual arts & Sackville place to start exploring this historic and and culture. (See p. 83.) Bedford, which wraps around the quiet dynamic city. Boardwalks stretch out to the north end of the harbour between Halifax east and west of the ferry terminal, provid- 207 Route 207, Portland Street, begins at and Dartmouth, is one of Atlantic Canada’s ing visitors with an excellent view of McNab’s the Dartmouth Ferry Terminal and stretches fastest-growing communities. The tree-lined Island, George’s Island and the two bridges. through Cole Harbour to the Marine Drive. , which follows the har- At ¥Alderney Landing, a multipurpose facil- In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Cole ity, you might shop at the market in the Harbour was a major supplier of produce to bour shore for most of its length, is pep- morning and see an original play at Alder- Halifax markets. The Cole Harbour Her- pered with artists’ studios, restaurants, and ney Theatre in the evening. The Peace Pavil- itage Farm Museum preserves and pro- many unique shops and businesses. On the Bedford Highway lies Hemlock ion reflects in its architecture the virtues of motes Cole Harbour’s natural and cultural Ravine Park, a beautiful natural expanse equality, unity, order and reason. The pavil- history (see p. 83). which is a reminder of one of Nova Scotia’s ion displays historically or culturally signifi- great love stories. The park grounds were cant stones and bricks contributed by countries The Black Cultural Centre for Nova 7 once part of an estate built by Prince all over the world. Scotia, at the corner of Route 7 and Edward, Duke of Kent, for his beloved The Shubenacadie Canal, which in the Cherrybrook Road in Westphal, is a key cul- French mistress Julie St. Laurent. Because 1800s connected Halifax Harbour with the tural facility dedicated to preserving and pro- of his royal position, Edward was forbidden Bay of Fundy through an intricate, 115-km moting Nova Scotia’s Black history and to marry her. When he later returned to Eng- (70-mi.) course of lakes and locks, termi- culture. Blacks have played an important role land, he married a German princess and nated in Dartmouth near the junction of in Nova Scotia’s history since the first Black fathered Queen Victoria. The park’s gently- Alderney Drive and Portland Street. person, Mattieu da Costa, arrived in 1606. winding paths meet at the heart-shaped A group of Quakers moved their Nan- The centre’s museum highlights historic Julie’s Pond—a special gift to her from tucket Island whaling business to Dartmouth influxes of Black settlers—the Black Loyal- Edward. The estate’s only surviving building, after the . The Quak- ists who fled the American Revolution, the across the high- er House on Ochterloney Street, built in Maroons from Jamaica in 1796, and the the music rotunda located , is not open to the public. 1786, is representative of their residences American slaves after the —and way during their years of living and working here. features travelling art and cultural exhibits Mount St. Vincent University Art features travelling exhibits of local, In summer, guides in period costume offer that celebrate the contributions and achieve- Gallery national and international artists, as well as tours of this charming house and share ments of Blacks worldwide (see p. 85). details of Dartmouth’s fascinating early his- a permanent collection of works by regional artists (see p. 84). tory (see p. 83). Further along Ochterloney 318 Among Dartmouth’s most popular Street is Dartmouth’s oldest church, Christ attractions are the broad tree-shaded trails 55 o Experience r t e urban energy in M

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