HALIFAX-Oh the excitement! Thousands of people waiting for hours to see Queen Elizabeth. She is in town for
the International fleet review in Halifax Harbour to honor the Canadian Naval Centennial. The HMCS St. John’s
was just docking when we arrived. As you can see or really not see. I didn’t have the camera ready I didn’t
know The Queen was going to come out the door on that spot of the ship were we could see her. Well
you all will just have to believe us when we tell you WE SAW THE QUEEN. If you get your magnifier out
you might see the top of her white hat.
HALIFAX CITADEL-a National Historic Site. Building started in 1749, Citadel Hill has served as the site of four different forts.
Each was built during a time of perceived threat. It took over 28 years to complete. In 1952 it was declared a national
historic site ending its proud military career. Today we have reenactments by mostly college students giving us
a taste of the past. The first picture is our tour guide. The red coats marching. Third is preparing the cannon for
it’s noon firing(today it signal lunch for downtown employees). Originally it was to let the ships know what
time it was in Halifax. The last photo is the artillery squad. Would like to mention to any RV’ers, we bought the
National & Historic Park Pass for Canada. The Citadel is downtown and walking distance to the waterfront. We
parked there all day. And returned the next day as the Metro Center is across the street where we saw the Tattoo.
HALIFAX-Alexander Keith’s Brewery- The tour is a little pricey $15.00 each. But we were so entertained we felt
it was worth it. The tour is an hour long, with actors in period costume singing, dancing, telling stories along
with the history of Alexander Keith. Of course let’s not forget the 2 large mugs of beer you get. Don’t twaddle
with your drinking as you don’t get do long for the second mug! We wouldn’t want to leave any. Great fun!
HALIFAX- Canada Day! Today we again parked at the Citadel. The Tattoo Parade was at the base of the fort, took
our chairs down to enjoy the festivities. We met a SKP couple in the parking area, Sherrie & Jack so we enjoyed
their company at the parade
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The Governor General of Canada entering the Citadel.
at the Halifax Metro Centre. Featuring over 2,000 world-class Canadian and international military and civilian performers.
Featuring pipes and drums, military and civilian bands, historic reenactments, dancers, acrobats, choirs, military displays and
competitions, drama and comedy in a number of innovative acts in a fast pace three and half hours show. It really is an
excellent performance!
HALIFAX WATERFRONT- We were going to drive on some after the Tattoo but it lasted longer than
we had expected. Our new friends Jack and Sherrie had told us where they were parking
(at Pier 21-free)so we joined them there and walked down the waterfront to watch
the Flamingo Dancers. This is July 1 Canada Day so the waterfront was crowed with people.
There were fireworks at 10:00, but we didn’t quite last that long. It was a big day!
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