Halifax’s blend of historic and modern architecture, its seaside location, colourful streetscapes and multiple urban greenspaces allow photographers to capture some gorgeous city snaps. Here are a few of our favourite places to take some memorable photos around Halifax.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Its position overlooking the harbour below is what led the British military to found Halifax in 1749. Today, the Halifax Citadel continues to watch over the city’s downtown core, serving as a reminder of Halifax’s past. Tour the grounds and interact with costumed interpreters and be sure to plug your ears for the noon gun!
Halifax Public Gardens
One of North America’s finest examples of a Victorian Garden and dating back to 1836, the Halifax Public Gardens is located on 17-acres and enclosed by a wrought-iron fence with a magnificent set of ornamental gates. Stroll through the gardens to view many floral displays, trees, shrubs, statues, and fountains.
Dartmouth Waterfront
Take the ferry from Halifax to Dartmouth and capture the Halifax skyline while sailing across the harbour. When you arrive, stroll along the Dartmouth Waterfront, grab a coffee from one of the local cafes and sip it while relaxing and soaking up the harbour views. Stop in to Alderney Landing and enjoy the weekend farmers’ market where you’ll find fresh produce, artisans and baked goodies.
Point Pleasant Park
Point Pleasant Park, an historic 77-hectare wooded park with 39 km of easy, winding trails and wide paths, is rented from the British Government for 1 shilling (about 10 cents) per year, with a 999-year lease. Park visitors can experience preserved ruins of early fortifications, beautiful water views and coastal ecosystems.
Halifax Waterfront
Walk the boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront to discover everything from unique shops and popular restaurants to Halifax’s rich history when you visit Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic where Halifax’s connection to the Titanic and the last of the WWII convoy escort corvettes live.
Sir Sanford Fleming Park (The Dingle), Halifax
The Dingle Tower, with its bronze lions at the foot, overlooks the Northwest Arm from the centre of the Sir Sandford Fleming Park, a 95-acre park in Halifax. The park was donated to Halifax in 1908 by Sir Sandford Fleming, creator of Standard Time Zones.
Fisherman’s Cove, Eastern Passage
The fishing boats in the working harbour make for picture perfect photos, just a short drive from downtown Halifax. Explore the boardwalk and colourful and quaint shops and galleries and check out nearby MacCormack’s Beach Provincial Park with lovely views of Halifax and McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park.
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