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Nouvellecosse Mar 5, 2008 2:30 AM

Halifax: Skyline, Bridges, & Harbour
 
This is the first time I've ever posted photos that I've taken myself on a webforum, so I decided to start out small. They were all taken yesterday (Mon, March 3, '08) while I was walking from my suburban neighbourhood into central Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.


Here is the view from my neighbourhood looking toward the harbour:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00582.jpg


This one is from the central area of what was formerly the city of Dartmouth (before amalgamation). Dartmouth makes up the entire area across thr harbour.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00592.jpg


Looking up the Angus L. MacDonald bridge walkway. The bridge was originally 2 lanes when it was built in the '50s, but was expanded to three about 5 years ago. There is another identical lane for bikes cantilevered over the other side. Another interesting note is that the bridge is identical to Vancouver's Lions Gate Bridge.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00622.jpg


Here is a view to the northwest, showing Halifax's newer bridge, the A. Murray MacKay, along with a small power plant that supplies the Hfx area with extra power during peak hours.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00682.jpg


One of Halifax's densest areas is the N.End, which is mostly town and rowhouses (many historic) and lowrise apartment buildings.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00672.jpg


A slightly blurry skyline shot. It was very windy that day (and it's always windier on the bridge than anywhere else) so it was hard to keep the camera steady.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00722.jpg


Citadel Hill, a glacial drumlin-turned British fortress is Canada's most visited National hstoric site. It is the site of the Midday Gun, a cannon that fires everyday at noon terrorizing central area residents and office workers. :cool: The summit has beautiful views of the surrounding city and harbour, and at night, the area becomes an important gay cruising ground. ;)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00852.jpg


Another skyline shot
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00872.jpg


Looking back toward Dartmouth:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00912.jpg


Skyline shots showing Canada'a East Coast Navy base in the foreground.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00922.jpg


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00942.jpg


Looking out toward George's and McNab's Islands and the N. Atlantic ocean:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...e/HPIM0096.jpg


Dartmouth's small downtown:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00972.jpg


Highrises around the Halifax Commons:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...e/HPIM0105.jpg


Downtown N.End
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...e/HPIM0106.jpg


A boat as seen through the guard rail:
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...e/HPIM0107.jpg


Halifax on the side of the bridge opposite downtown. Lots of military stuff and historic neighbourhoods.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...e/HPIM0110.jpg


It was still sunny in the early afternoon, but clouded over later.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...e/HPIM0115.jpg


This Halifax midrise is only about half a decade old.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...e/HPIM0117.jpg


Looking back toward the bridge from North Street.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...e/HPIM0120.jpg




You can expect to see more from me in the comming weeks and months, but for now, thanks for viewing! :)

jodelli Mar 5, 2008 3:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nouvellecosse (Post 3395303)
This is the first time I've ever posted photos that I've taken myself on a webforum, so I decided to start out small. They were all taken yesterday (Mon, March 3, '08) while I was walking from my suburban neighbourhood into central Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.



Looking up the Angus L. MacDonald bridge walkway. The bridge was originally 2 lanes when it was built in the '50s, but was expanded to three about 5 years ago. There is another identical lane for bikes cantilevered over the other side. Another interesting note is that the bridge is identical to Vancouver's Lions Gate Bridge.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28.../HPIM00622.jpg

You can expect to see more from me in the comming weeks and months, but for now, thanks for viewing! :)

Thanks for pointing out the link to the Lion's Gate bridge. I've seen both bridges in person and hadn't caught on to their near identical look, other than a general similarity.

Nice job.

jodelli

skyscraper_1 Mar 5, 2008 3:35 PM

I really love the pictures of Halifax from Dartmouth. It has a greater urban 'mass' then many realize.

ItsConanOBrien Mar 5, 2008 5:46 PM

Thanks for sharing! I've never seen Halifax from that side.

vid Mar 6, 2008 3:59 AM

Reminds me of my camera. :)

OhioGuy Mar 6, 2008 5:14 AM

Ah good ol' Halifax. Had a great time there a little over a year ago! (and an even greater time in my hotel room my final night) :angel:

Thanks for the pics! :)

Coldrsx Mar 6, 2008 4:28 PM

great little tour, thanks...

Migs Mar 7, 2008 7:58 PM

Thanks for the pics.....Halifax is one of the only major Canadian cities I haven't had the priviledge of visiting, but its definately at the top of my to do list. I'm thinking about heading out there for the airshow in September.

Surrealplaces Mar 8, 2008 6:57 AM

Nice photos :tup:

ColDayMan Mar 8, 2008 7:02 AM

Awesome!

Jimby Mar 8, 2008 6:18 PM

Thanks for the tour!

Nicko999 Mar 8, 2008 6:44 PM

Thanks for those nice pictures:)

Seely32 Mar 8, 2008 6:56 PM

Very nice photos indeed

I never realized how little dartmouth's downtown is.


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