Last Updated on October 18, 2016 by Nancie
This week we’re in Halifax, and here are a few Halifax photos for your viewing pleasure. Welcome to Week 290 (8/10/2016) of Travel Photo Thursday. I must admit I have not been playing tourist here in Halifax. My priority is spending time with my Dad, and attending to some personal business. However, I have gotten downtown a couple of occasions, and have managed to capture a few shots. I hope you enjoy them!
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Camp Hill Cemetery
Some readers might remember my Old Burial Ground post, which is home to many of the oldest graves in the city. The Camp Hill Cemetery, located right next door to the Halifax Public Gardens on Summer Street, replaced the Old Burial Ground in 1844. It had been years since I had wandered through, and the first time I have ever taken photos.
Although much has been done to preserve the grave markers, many have shifted, and some have fallen. Once they fall or move they are left where they lay, because trying to stand them up again often results in additional damage.
Halifax Photos
There are signs everywhere requesting that visitors not walk among the gravestones because of possible injury. Then you see a sign guiding you to a historic grave, and if you want to see it you have to walk between the headstones! Joseph Howe (1804-1873)was one of Halifax’s most prominent citizens back in the 18th century. He was an admired politician (!) and journalist.
Camp Hill Cemetary
Then, there is Alexander Keith, whose beer is brewed even today! Mr. Keith began the brewery back in 1820, and it is one of the oldest breweries in North America.
Halifax Public Gardens
Then it was across the street to one of my favorite places in the city. I never tire of the gardens beautiful historic bandstand, where you can enjoy free Sunday concerts during the summer. Here are my two favorite shots of the bandstand.
Although the flowers are not at their height, there are still some lovely blossoms to be found. I love this flowering bush shot!
Finally, we have the garden swans on the relax!
My Internet time is limited, so that’s it for this week’s Travel Photo Thursday. I hope you enjoyed these Halifax photos, and there will be more to come!
Please welcome our co-hosts this week: Jan from Budget Travel Talk Ruth from Tanama Tales Rachel from Rachel’s Ruminations
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15 responses to “A Few Halifax Photos”
That is a beautiful bandstand. I particularly the colour and style of cupola. I hope you are enjoying being back home and seeing your Dad again.
Hi Jan! One of my favorite things in the city. I think I took 40 photos of it the other day!!! I am loving every moment! 🙂
“An admired politician?” Could there be a rarer thing or are they all buried? 😀 The bandstand and flowers are glorious and I love graveyards; the Camp Hill Cemetery has plenty of atmosphere with its tilting and crooked headstones! Sounds like you’re enjoying your stay!
Hi Anita! I know, isn’t that a hoot! I am enjoying every moment. Canada definitely agrees with me!!!
Oh I can understand why you so love going home. These are simply post-card-gorgeous views! Enjoy your time with your dad!!
Hi Jackie! Thank you. This is pretty part of the world. Spending time with my Dad is so great.
Great captures! They seem to have a story of their own.
They will make perfect postcards!
Hi Indrani! I’m glad you like them! I think they would make great postcards, too. Maybe I’ll start a postcard business…haha!!
I love your first shot! It says so much – and it’s cheery when it should be spooky (the tilted gravestone). So great!
I am a bit like you, noticing and rolling my eyes at conflicting signage. Beautiful photos. They really brought me tho Halifax.
Cemeteries are such interesting places and sometimes in the loveliest locations. The gardens are glorious.
I’m curious about the swans. They look so different from the ones I’ve seen elsewhere. Do they have a special name?
I am glad you are having a good time! Keep enjoying (and sometimes we need to take a break from the Internet).
Glad to see you back home. Love those beautiful garden photos.
I bet your dad is glad to see you. Missing family is the hardest part of expat life. I think that cemeteries tell such interesting stories. There are the famous people who deserve a sign marking their gravestone and there are the others whose stories have been lost to time. Wonderful photos and a great way to show us a little bit of Halifax. (Now that I myself am back at home and at a computer after weeks of travels, I’ll finally have a chance to catch up on your old posts.)