A-Z Challenge 2025

H is for Halifax


One of Canada's oldest cities, Halifax is a fascinating place and I'd love to get back to it and explore it in detail. 
Rich with history and filled with fascinating buildings and locations, the short visit I had there last April just filled me with more desire to make it back, to take more photos and experience it in detail.  A lovely city! 

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  1. Donna B. McNicol9 April 2025 at 14:38

    I vaguely remember visiting Halifax (specifially the Citadel and gardens) in 6th or 7th grade. My paternal grandmother was born in Nova Scotia and we visited our family there.

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    1. JeffGaboury9 April 2025 at 18:55

      It was my first trip there and I loved it. I was there for my niece's wedding and I wish I'd had more time to explore the city. I love the narrow streets, the old buildings and the overall atmosphere. An amazing place and I want to go again!!!

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  2. Lisa9 April 2025 at 18:38

    I quite like the foggy photo!

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    1. JeffGaboury9 April 2025 at 18:57

      People were asking if I was disappointed to be shooting in the fog and my reply was along the lines of "Are you kidding me! It's perfect!" I LOVE shooting in fog!!!

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  3. Birgit10 April 2025 at 02:54

    You created a very moody picture if the downtown and just love the romantic look of the small creek.

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  4. Deborah Weber11 April 2025 at 12:15

    Such atmospheric photos! Halifax is on my hope-to-visit list, and you've bumped it closer to the top.

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