Monday in Halifax

Old Brewery and Pub, Massdam close aboard, Private Schooner passing lighthouse, Statue of Cunard

Halifax was different than most of our ports. The sun was shining and there were no clouds in the sky. We arrived right on schedule, but we took it slow getting started. We walked off the boat and just walked the harbor. It is set up very well for tourist. The walk allows you to see the harbor and a variety of boat and ships. We found a very nice pub, which was part of a local brewery that had been in business since the 1800s. We went up to the deck on top and had lunch. It was nice setting in the sun having lunch and a local beer.
Halifax is the largest city in Canada’s Atlantic Provinces. It was once a military and naval base used to defend the British colonies. Edward Cornwallis founded a small town here in 1749. The city is named after the Second Earl of Halifax. St. Paul’s Church, built in 1750, is the oldest Protestant church in Canada.
As we pulled out of Halifax we saw a magnificent sunset. A Canadian Destroyer followed us out, guess they wanted to make sure the Americans left. While we were docked this morning the Holland American Massdam berthed behind us. Very interesting watching from our balcony as the Captain maneuvered in behind us. They got really close.
A day at sea tomorrow and then New York City.