Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada...

Another morning of dense fog for sail-in which was not the best for photos.  Today, I decided to do a walking tour of Halifax and got a map from the Tourism Desk located in the cruise terminal.  Leaving the terminal, I made my way to Barrington Street, where I stopped at the Old Burying Grounds established in 1749 as a common nondenominational cemetery and the first burial ground in Halifax. I then walked up Spring Garden Road to the Public Gardens opened in Halifax in 1867. They are 16 acres of Victoria formal gardens. The gardens are comprised of a wide number of flower beds, fountains, ponds, stone bridges and statues.  Despite the time of the year, the gardens were just lovely…  From here, I climbed up Citadel Hill to take in the city views and tour the Halifax Citadel. The site was fortified in 1749 when the city was founded by the British. The Citadel was built to defend Halifax Harbor and the Royal Navy Dockyard.  Descending from the Citadel you see the Town Clock, this clock is the most recognizable symbol overlooking the city and Halifax harbor. The clock was completed in 1803, and is a four-story, octagonal structure.  The clock itself is four-sided so that time can be seen from all angles and chimes both hourly and quarterly. I made my way to the waterfront via George Street. The Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk is a 2.5-mile walking path that follows Halifax Harbor. The boardwalk stretches from the Halifax cruise port to the Casino and is lined with shops, historic properties or restored warehouses, sculptures and street art. The murals and sculptures reflect the sea and leisure activities of the area.  There are many interesting things to see along the boardwalk including Purdy's Wharf, Queens Marque, the CSS Acadia and the latest feature the Tidal Beacon an interactive light display showing the rise and lowering of the ocean tides…the waterfront is a great place for shopping, dining, getting some exercise. I knocked off about 9 miles before lunch time… Halifax is about history and walking this city brings out many hidden gems even on this dismal gray day.  I enjoyed the walking tour and would love to do it again, when conditions are much better.