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Please note that Peggy's cove is just 35 miles from Halifax Harbour (55
minutes) so is easily seen in 1/2 a day and definately worth the trip. "number6" wrote in message ups.com... anonymous wrote: WE WILL BE VISITING THE FOLLOWING PORTS ON OUR CRUISE. CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP: TRIUMPH (FROM NEW YORK) ST. JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK - MON JULY 04, 2005 ARRIVE: 8:00AM DEPART 4:00PM HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA - TUE JULY 05, 2005 ARRIVE: 9:00AM DEPART: 6:00PM. PLEASE POST ANY SUGGESTIONS IN REGARDS TO THE SHIP OR PORTS. THANK YOU. OK ... but it will cost you ... make sure you write a good review as we are going on the same cruise a week later ... Halifax is a terrific city ... one can get lunch near the pier in a nice pub type atmosphere ... a short distance away is the Maritime Museum and Alexander Keith's Brewery ... One can get some history with an actual deck chair from the Titanic ... and even a replica to try out ... The brewery offers a delightful period tour ... with some free beer towards the end ... Definitely not walking distance (though the hop/on hop/off bus ticket is cheap and you can buy one right by the museum) but at the high point is the Citadel ... offering the history of the town and great views of the city and harbor ... There is a Casino ... where losing Canadian money is quite a bit cheaper ... and the scenery and trip to Peggy's Cove is worthwhile ... but would take most of the day ... I'd opt for Hop/On Hop/Off bus tickets and see the Museum/Brewery and Citadel ... making sure to have lunch at one of the pubs ... The highlight of St. John is the tidal surge and the reversing falls ... I'd rent a car for something like $50 ... Tour the town and a nearby fishing village ... making sure to time the reversing falls shortly after low tide ... |
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HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA
WE WILL BE VISITING THE FOLLOWING PORTS ON OUR CRUISE.
CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP: TRIUMPH (FROM NEW YORK) ST. JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK - MON JULY 04, 2005 ARRIVE: 8:00AM DEPART 4:00PM HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA - TUE JULY 05, 2005 ARRIVE: 9:00AM DEPART: 6:00PM. PLEASE POST ANY SUGGESTIONS IN REGARDS TO THE SHIP OR PORTS. THANK YOU. |
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anonymous wrote: WE WILL BE VISITING THE FOLLOWING PORTS ON OUR CRUISE. CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP: TRIUMPH (FROM NEW YORK) ST. JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK - MON JULY 04, 2005 ARRIVE: 8:00AM DEPART 4:00PM HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA - TUE JULY 05, 2005 ARRIVE: 9:00AM DEPART: 6:00PM. PLEASE POST ANY SUGGESTIONS IN REGARDS TO THE SHIP OR PORTS. THANK YOU. OK ... but it will cost you ... make sure you write a good review as we are going on the same cruise a week later ... Halifax is a terrific city ... one can get lunch near the pier in a nice pub type atmosphere ... a short distance away is the Maritime Museum and Alexander Keith's Brewery ... One can get some history with an actual deck chair from the Titanic ... and even a replica to try out .... The brewery offers a delightful period tour ... with some free beer towards the end ... Definitely not walking distance (though the hop/on hop/off bus ticket is cheap and you can buy one right by the museum) but at the high point is the Citadel ... offering the history of the town and great views of the city and harbor ... There is a Casino ... where losing Canadian money is quite a bit cheaper ... and the scenery and trip to Peggy's Cove is worthwhile ... but would take most of the day ... I'd opt for Hop/On Hop/Off bus tickets and see the Museum/Brewery and Citadel ... making sure to have lunch at one of the pubs ... The highlight of St. John is the tidal surge and the reversing falls .... I'd rent a car for something like $50 ... Tour the town and a nearby fishing village ... making sure to time the reversing falls shortly after low tide ... |
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Be sure to be out on deck when your ship approaches the dock. You will be
greeted by a wonderful Scottish Pipers band. "anonymous" wrote in message ... WE WILL BE VISITING THE FOLLOWING PORTS ON OUR CRUISE. CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP: TRIUMPH (FROM NEW YORK) ST. JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK - MON JULY 04, 2005 ARRIVE: 8:00AM DEPART 4:00PM HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA - TUE JULY 05, 2005 ARRIVE: 9:00AM DEPART: 6:00PM. PLEASE POST ANY SUGGESTIONS IN REGARDS TO THE SHIP OR PORTS. THANK YOU. |
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"number6" wrote in message ups.com... Halifax is a terrific city ... one can get lunch near the pier in a nice pub type atmosphere ... a short distance away is the Maritime Museum and Alexander Keith's Brewery ... I concur (last time we took 6's suggestion to visit the brewery... good move). One can get some history with an actual deck chair from the Titanic ... and even a replica to try out ... The brewery offers a delightful period tour ... with some free beer towards the end ... Definitely not walking distance (though the hop/on hop/off bus ticket is cheap and you can buy one right by the museum) but at the high point is the Citadel ... offering the history of the town and great views of the city and harbor ... There is a Casino ... where losing Canadian money is quite a bit cheaper ... and the scenery and trip to Peggy's Cove is worthwhile ... but would take most of the day ... You can do Peggy's cove in about a half day. And the Swiss Air flight 111 memorial (very close to Peggy's Cove) is VERY touching. Very emotional seeing the teddy bears, flowers, etc. left there by families for their loved ones lost on the flight. Definitely one of the wonderful (though very sad) memories of our cruise there. --Tom |
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Tom K wrote: You can do Peggy's cove in about a half day. And the Swiss Air flight 111 memorial (very close to Peggy's Cove) is VERY touching. Very emotional seeing the teddy bears, flowers, etc. left there by families for their loved ones lost on the flight. Definitely one of the wonderful (though very sad) memories of our cruise there. We went to Peggy's Cove lighthouse before the plane crash and it was so beautiful and peaceful. It is on the top of my list of beautiful sights I have seen. sue |
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Tom K wrote: You can do Peggy's cove in about a half day. And the Swiss Air flight 111 memorial (very close to Peggy's Cove) is VERY touching. Very emotional seeing the teddy bears, flowers, etc. left there by families for their loved ones lost on the flight. Definitely one of the wonderful (though very sad) memories of our cruise there. We went to Peggy's Cove lighthouse before the plane crash and it was so beautiful and peaceful. It is on the top of my list of beautiful sights I have seen. sue |
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You will be in Halifax during the week of the Nova Scotia International
Military Tattoo. Unfortunately, you will be leaving prior to that night's show, one of the most spectacular indoor events in the world featuring some 2,000 performers from around the globe. The good part is, the bands and performing groups put on free shows around Halifax during each day of the show. You might see a pipe band from New Zealand or acrobats from Germany. The performances take place at locations such as the pier near the museum or on the green in the center of town...all within walking distance. Check with the tourism people as soon as you land. A weekly schedule is published at the start of the show. These are some of the most famous military bands and performers from all over the world. So far as Peggy's Cove; go early. If you get a car and can arrive during early to mid-morning, you will beat most of the charter busses that come rolling in and overwhelm the village later in the day. Speaking of the plane crash...there is a memorial to the crash on the road leading to Peggy's Cove. There is another memorial across St. Margaret's Bay. The two of them triangulate with the crash location to mark the site. |
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hvsteve wrote: You will be in Halifax during the week of the Nova Scotia International Military Tattoo. Unfortunately, you will be leaving prior to that night's show, one of the most spectacular indoor events in the world featuring some 2,000 performers from around the globe. The good part is, the bands and performing groups put on free shows around Halifax during each day of the show. You might see a pipe band from New Zealand or acrobats from Germany. The performances take place at locations such as the pier near the museum or on the green in the center of town...all within walking distance. Check with the tourism people as soon as you land. A weekly schedule is published at the start of the show. These are some of the most famous military bands and performers from all over the world. So far as Peggy's Cove; go early. If you get a car and can arrive during early to mid-morning, you will beat most of the charter busses that come rolling in and overwhelm the village later in the day. Speaking of the plane crash...there is a memorial to the crash on the road leading to Peggy's Cove. There is another memorial across St. Margaret's Bay. The two of them triangulate with the crash location to mark the site. Anything interesting happening on July 14 ... ??? We'll be on the next 5 day cruise ... Good suggestion on PEggy's Cove ... but toting a 90 and 85 year old along for the hour's drive might preclude that ... |
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hvsteve wrote: You will be in Halifax during the week of the Nova Scotia International Military Tattoo. Unfortunately, you will be leaving prior to that night's show, one of the most spectacular indoor events in the world featuring some 2,000 performers from around the globe. The good part is, the bands and performing groups put on free shows around Halifax during each day of the show. You might see a pipe band from New Zealand or acrobats from Germany. The performances take place at locations such as the pier near the museum or on the green in the center of town...all within walking distance. Check with the tourism people as soon as you land. A weekly schedule is published at the start of the show. These are some of the most famous military bands and performers from all over the world. So far as Peggy's Cove; go early. If you get a car and can arrive during early to mid-morning, you will beat most of the charter busses that come rolling in and overwhelm the village later in the day. Speaking of the plane crash...there is a memorial to the crash on the road leading to Peggy's Cove. There is another memorial across St. Margaret's Bay. The two of them triangulate with the crash location to mark the site. Anything interesting happening on July 14 ... ??? We'll be on the next 5 day cruise ... Good suggestion on PEggy's Cove ... but toting a 90 and 85 year old along for the hour's drive might preclude that ... |
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