Lawrencetown Beach, is one of a handful of south-facing beaches that can be found just 20 minutes East of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It’s a popular location for families, mountain-bikers (nearby trails), surfers and body-boarders. It also happens to be one of the few beaches within the province that is supervised by the Nova Scotia Lifeguard [...]
Archive > July 2008
Halifax Harbour
Halifax’s Harbour is one of the largest and deepest natural harbours in the world (18 metres deep at low tide). It’s divided into three distinct areas: the outer southern segment, the skinny narrows in the middle, and the spacious and sheltered Bedford Basin. The harbour is known for a lot of things: it’s the second [...]
Halifax
Halifax isn’t such a bad place; so, don’t let my grouchy post scare you away. I don’t think I’ve ever blogged about Halifax even though I’ve spend many chunks of my life there. It’s a city with character, history and enough trip power to keep you going for at least a week. The airport is [...]
Old Burying Ground
The fog was a good atmospheric primer for a visit to what is thought to be the oldest colonial cemetery in the Maritimes: The Old Burying Ground in Halifax. It’s surrounded by numerous landmarks: Barrington Street, Spring Garden Road, St Mary’s Basilica, St. Paul’s Church, and what was formerly known as the Technical University of [...]
The Scourge of Anti-Trip
The above photo is of Halifax — old, worn, and musty Halifax. I never made it to New York or Bombay. Instead I was left stranded at the Halifax airport after a series of unfortunate events that I am now calling the scourge of anti-trip. My secret untold desire was to be able sit on [...]
