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A Walk Through Historic Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia

Nancie — Tue, 29 May 2018 10:22:13 +0000

Downtown Halifax Many international travelers to Nova Scotia arrive via air and their first order of business is to clear Canadian customs. It’s a good idea to have your eta Canada organized before you travel. Then it’s off to Halifax, the province’s capital, and named one of the top 10 global destinations by Tripadvisor in 2018. Founded […]

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Nova Scotia: Halifax Photo Essay

Nancie — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:45:59 +0000

Nova Scotia This post was originally published on March 31, 2016 (Week 271 of Travel Photo Thursday) and I’ve decided to update it this week for week 362 (3/22/2018) of Travel Photo Thursday, welcome. While spring officially arrived two days ago, I think Mother Nature forgot to include Nova Scotia. The first photo in this […]

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St. Matthew’s United Church: A 1749 Halifax Landmark

Nancie — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 20:35:48 +0000

Update to a post originally published on December 4, 2014 St. Matthew’s United Church Walk to the corner of Spring Garden Road and Barrington Street, and it’s safe to that you are in one of the most historical parts of Halifax. On your right is the Old Burial Ground, and directly across the street you […]

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Halifax Central Library

Nancie — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 20:51:54 +0000

Halifax Central Library This week we’re visiting the Halifax Central Library. Located kitty corner to the Halifax Memorial Library (the old library), it’s one of the newest buildings in the downtown core, opened to much excitement and anticipation on December 13, 2014. Welcome to week 294 (9/22/2016) of Travel Photo Thursday. I’m sorry to have […]

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Halifax: Nova Center is Born

Nancie — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:36:11 +0000

Downtown Halifax is changing, and one of those big changes is the Nova Center construction on Argyle Street in the city’s downtown core. There’s a lot of controversy surrounding this new development, and it has changed the character and ambiance of one of Halifax’s best-known bar streets. Welcome to week 293 of Travel Photo Thursday. Let’s […]

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A Few Halifax Photos

Nancie — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 21:31:28 +0000

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 […]

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Halifax: Black Rock Beach

Nancie — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:16:43 +0000

Black Rock Beach Staying with beaches, this week we’re visiting Black Rock Beach in my hometown Halifax. Welcome to week 287 of Travel Photo Thursday (7/21/2016). Apologies if this post seems a little rushed, but I’m off to Canada in the morning. I took these shots when I was home in 2013. Enjoy the beach! […]

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Five Reasons to Visit Halifax, Nova Scotia

Nancie — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 11:56:52 +0000

Halifax, Nova Scotia This week I’m taking you to Halifax, Nova Scotia, and five reasons why Halifax and Nova Scotia should be on your bucket list. Any of my readers here or on Facebook know that Halifax, Nova Scotia is home, and I’m a big advocate of why it is such a fab travel destination. Welcome […]

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Windows around the World

Nancie — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:45:59 +0000

Windows Windows and doors are favorite photo ops when I’m traveling, and I know I’m not alone. Welcome to Week 280 (6/2/2106) of Travel Photo Thursday. The end of the semester will dominate the next few weeks, so little time for anything else. This post will not be particularly wordy. I think that the beautiful […]

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Travel Photo Thursday: 2015 in Review

Nancie — Wed, 23 Dec 2015 21:57:41 +0000

Welcome to week 260 (12/24/2015) of Travel Photo Thursday and our Christmas Eve edition! Wherever you are, and whatever traditions you celebrate, the best of the season! In just a few short hours I begin my journey to Barcelona, where I will land 9:35 am on Christmas morning. I’m sure you’ll all know how excited […]

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