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Home / Regional / North America / Canada / Nova Scotia / Localities / H / Halifax / Society and Culture / History
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Web Sites
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- Fort McNab National Historic Site - On McNabs Island in the centre of the harbour stands the grassy ruins of a fort that served as a key element of harbour defence. Discusses directions, history, services, fees, contact information, weather and links.
parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/parks/nova_scotia/fort_mcnab/Fort_mcnab_e.htm
- Georges Island National Historic Site - A small oval hill in the middle of Halifax harbour, its strategic location was the heart of the seaward defences of Halifax naval base. Offers history, directions, fees and weather information.
parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/parks/nova_scotia/georges_island/Georges_Island_e.htm
- Halifax Buddy - A tour of historic sites and places of interest in Halifax. Some other towns and hiking trails in the province are listed.
www.geocities.com/halifaxbuddy
- Halifax Citadel Regimental Association - Military re-enactment unit of the 78th Highlanders at the Halifax Citadel. Includes history and information about the regiment as well as the 3rd Brigade - Royal Artillery, music school details, membership, photos, and ordering information for a selection of gift items.
www.regimental.com
- Halifax History - Topics include heritage issues, long-gone structures, historic photos and new construction. Includes a comprehensive related links section.
users.eastlink.ca/~halifaxhistory
- History of Halifax City - A comprehensive look at historic Halifax through a series of links. Examines surnames, maps, photos, important events and statistics and provides reference to other useful historical sites concerning the city.
www3.ns.sympatico.ca/bryanfkeddy
- National Historic Sites of the Halifax Defence Complex - For almost 250 years Halifax has been a military bastion. The complex is a unique system of harbour defences. Lists 5 venues, directions, history, weather, links and contact information.
parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/parks/nova_scotia/Halifax_defence/Halifax_defence_e.htm
- Pier 21 Society - New historical facility devoted to Pier 21, the site of hundreds of thousands of immigrations and emigrations between 1928 and 1971. Includes resources available, downloadable education kit, visitor information, and membership details. [information in English, French, and Italian]
www.pier21.ns.ca
- Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site - Built in 1796-97 to defend from French attack, it was the first tower of its type in North America. Portrays history, architecture and significance. Offers directions, hours, contact information, services, fees and weather.
parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/parks/nova_scotia/prince_wales_tower/Prince_wales_tower_e.htm
- York Redoubt National Historic Site - Built in 1793 on a bluff overlooking the harbour entrance, the redoubt was a key element in the defence of Halifax Harbour. Presents directions, contact information, history, services, fees and weather details.
parkscanada.pch.gc.ca/parks/nova_scotia/york_redoubt/York_redoubt_e.htm
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