Two old people driving around Nova Scotia and having fun!
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Day 2 - Exploring Halifax
After breakfast, we headed back downtown to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. There were many models of ships from the past through the present. We saw a lengthy exhibit about a terrible explosion that happened in the waters off Halifax in 1917, when two ships collided, one of which was carrying explosives. Almost 2000 people were killed and over 9000 injured in Halifax along with most of the buildings in the area. There was also an exhibit of Titanic artifacts and a movie about the Titanic rescue efforts, which came from the Halifax port.
This is a model of the Halifax seaport
I'm standing in front of a light from a lighthouse
Some of the boats inside the Maritime Museum
Re-creation of a ship's cabin
Capt. Dave at the helm!
A washbasin like those from the Titanic
Titanic deck chair
A piece of carved wood from the Titanic
After leaving the Maritime Museum, we visited the Halifax Citadel, which is an historic fort overlooking the city and was a great vantage point for the harbor. We learned about the military history of Canada from the 1600s to the present. At noon, daily, they fire off a cannon. We fortunately arrived just before noon!
(The cannon fires at the 30 second mark)
A soldier's tent that you could try out. (I didn't cause I wasn't sure I'd be able to get up again!)
If I joined the Canadian army....
Typical Citadel barracks
(Turn on your sound!)
This is a view of Halifax from Citadel hill!
After the Citadel, we had lunch, then back to our rental for a rest. Later, we ate at a fantastic Italian restaurant, "The Bicycle Thief," right on the water. Afterwards, we saw "Come From Away" at the Neptune Theater. It was really great as well!
This was taken from our table in the restaurant - through the window!
My homemade linguini with clams, fresh mushrooms and saffron - YUM!
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