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! :) |
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Nice job. jodelli |
I really love the pictures of Halifax from Dartmouth. It has a greater urban 'mass' then many realize.
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Thanks for sharing! I've never seen Halifax from that side.
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Reminds me of my camera. :)
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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! :) |
great little tour, thanks...
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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.
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Nice photos :tup:
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Awesome!
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Thanks for the tour!
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Thanks for those nice pictures:)
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Very nice photos indeed
I never realized how little dartmouth's downtown is. |
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