Nova Scotia, Canada  Cycle Rides #1                                                                                                      (Added 09/2021)

Nova Scotia is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is one of the three Canadian maritime provinces, is located in the north east of Maine and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean.


The capital of Nova Scotia is Halifax, a town located on the western side of the peninsula, opposite the city of Dartmouth.


Here I am visiting on two wheels Nova Scotia, Canada's martme between picturesque villages, dramatic landscapes. fantastic jagged coasts and cultures. Halifax located on the city's waterfront, I found it very nice to explore it by bicycle!


Highlights:


* Halifax Harbourwalk is located on the Halifax Harbour waterfront. It is four kilometre long and is one of the world's longest continuous boardwalks. It is a beautiful urban trail offering nice water views, local artisans, restaurants and much more.

* Downtown Halifax is located on the eastern-central portion of the Halifax Peninsula.

*  Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is a large19th-century British fortification made of stone located a the top of Citadel Hill in Halifax. It offers an amazing view of the city from the top and lots of History.

*  Public Gardens are located is in the downtown area of Halifax. These beautiful city gardens are from the Victorian era.

*  Titanic Grave Site is the site of 121 victims of the Titanic sinking is in The Fairview Cemetery in Halifax.

*  Point Pleasant Park is an urban recreation and historic park situated at the southern tip of Halifax Peninsula. This beautiful and fascinating spot has a beach front park, many forest trails to explore and historical sites and memorials. The park was used by the military from the mid-1700s and ended after the First World War, but in the park there are several remains of ancient fortifications.

*  Halifax Ferry Terminal there are two ferry routes: the Halifax-Alderney Landing terminal and the Halifax Woodside Ferry.They are passenger ferries that cross from Halifax Waterfront to Dartmouth.

*  MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park is located near Fisherman's Cove  in Eastern Passage near Halifax. It is a nice short walk around Norwalk with nice views all the way along.  

*  Fisherman's Cove Heritage Center:is in the heart of Eastern Passage. It's authentic fishing village, boardwalk, colourful cabins, gift shops and restaurants.


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* Halifax Harbourwalk is located on the Halifax Harbour waterfront. It is four kilometre long and is one of the world's longest continuous boardwalks. It is a beautiful urban trail offering nice water views, local artisans, restaurants and much more.

* Downtown Halifax is located on the eastern-central portion of the Halifax Peninsula.




* Point Pleasant Park is an urban recreation and historic park situated at the southern tip of Halifax Peninsula. This beautiful and fascinating spot has a beach front park, many forest trails to explore and historical sites and memorials. The park was used by the military from the mid-1700s and ended after the First World War, but in the park there are several remains of ancient fortifications.


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*  Halifax Ferry Terminal from downtown to Woodside and Dartmouth are passenger ferries that cross from Halifax Waterfront to Dartmouth's Alderney Landing terminal and to the Woodside terminal.

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*  Fisherman's Cove Heritage Centre is in the heart of Eastern Passage. It's an authentic and a little restored 200 year-old fishing village with a boardwalk, colourful cabins, gift shops and restaurants. The Heritage Centre houses a small museum that offers visitor information.


*  MacCormacks Beach Provincial Park is located near Fisherman's Cove  in Eastern Passage near Halifax. It is a great little walk along the beach or boardwalk around Norwalk with nice views all the way. The marshy area is an environmentally protected eco-zone.

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