Perched 80 metres above the city of Halifax, standing guard over the historic naval city, is Fort George, more commonly known as The Halifax Citadel. A number of fortifications have occupied the hill since the British founded Halifax in 1749, the current star-shaped fort was completed in 1856. From the ramparts overlooking one of the…
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Canada Day 2010
Reigniting the Spirit of 2010! In our first opportunity since winter, my friend Brian and I, along with thousands of other Vancouverites, took to the streets again breaking out the red hoodies, jersey’s and Canada Olympic gear. Thanks to the lessons learned in February, Canada Day 2010 seemed to have an added boost of patriotism this year. Some Scottish tourists…