Monday, August 2, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Ride from the airport into the city
For anyone arriving at the Halifax airport, we can provide a ride into the city. E-mail me at jennifer_foster7@yahoo.ca - let us know when you are coming in, and where you're going, and we'll organize for you to get to your accommodation! Looking forward to seeing everyone!!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Boys' Night Out
All men/boys are welcome! Officially, this is because the girls are at the bridal shower. Paul and I think that there may be another bachelor-type thing, possibly in Ontario...this night out in Halifax will be suitable for all ages and heart conditions.
Date: Thursday, July 22
Activities: Start with the Harbor Hopper tour, then proceed to the Alexander Keith's Brewery for a tour and tasting.
Meeting location: TBA
Time: TBA
What to bring: yourself, a designated driver as needed. For more information contact Bill Foster: voyage@eastlink.ca
If you could either comment on this post indicating whether you will come, or e-mail pniefer@hotmail.com, then we will get a better idea of how many to make the reservation for. Thanks!
Date: Thursday, July 22
Activities: Start with the Harbor Hopper tour, then proceed to the Alexander Keith's Brewery for a tour and tasting.
Meeting location: TBA
Time: TBA
What to bring: yourself, a designated driver as needed. For more information contact Bill Foster: voyage@eastlink.ca
If you could either comment on this post indicating whether you will come, or e-mail pniefer@hotmail.com, then we will get a better idea of how many to make the reservation for. Thanks!
Girls' Night In
All women/girls are welcome! Officially, this is the bridal shower. The boys will be having a night at the same time.
Date: Thursday, July 22nd
Location: Genevieve Keen's(Burke's) House, 65 Penhorn Drive, Dartmouth
Directions: Here's how to get there from the hotel
Time:TBA. It will be in the evening, after work hours.
What to bring: Yourself
If you could either post a comment to indicate whether you might be coming or e-mail jennifer_foster7@yahoo.ca, it will give Genny a better sense of numbers for planning. Thanks!
Date: Thursday, July 22nd
Location: Genevieve Keen's(Burke's) House, 65 Penhorn Drive, Dartmouth
Directions: Here's how to get there from the hotel
Time:TBA. It will be in the evening, after work hours.
What to bring: Yourself
If you could either post a comment to indicate whether you might be coming or e-mail jennifer_foster7@yahoo.ca, it will give Genny a better sense of numbers for planning. Thanks!
Rehearsal dinner bar-b-que!
Come join us the night before the wedding for an informal gathering. This is a chance to meet others, and socialize with family and friends. All welcome.
Time: 6:30 pm
Date: 23-July-2010
Location: 24 Lakeview Avenue, Dartmouth, NS
Time: 6:30 pm
Date: 23-July-2010
Location: 24 Lakeview Avenue, Dartmouth, NS
Day trips from Halifax/Dartmouth
Don't hesitate to call or e-mail for any tips on day-tripping.
1. Visit the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia’s agricultural center. Visit beautiful Wolfville, home of Acadia University and stop by Hennigars for ice cream. See beautiful Grand Pre and learn the history of the Acadians and of their expulsion. Hike out to Blomidon. Mudwalk in Hantsport when the world’s highest tides are out.
2. Peggy’s Cove visit. Can be done on your own or as part of a tour
3. South Shore drive. Get off of the highway and take this meandering shore road through beautiful Chester. Stop to see the quaint houses. Head next to Mahone Bay. Be sure to note the picturesque 3-churches as you crest the hill coming in to town. Take the time to stop at some of the many artisan’s shops and craft stores along the way. Then head along to Lunenburg, home of the Bluenose. Note the old school, coming into town, and don’t miss the waterfront. A perfect place for an evening seafood dinner.
4. New Ross farm. A period museum of ongoing agriculture. Great for kids.
5. North Shore – see Pictou, home of the Hector. Stop in Stellarton, where you must stop at the fabulous Museum of Industry. If time permits, head farther north to Antigonish, the Catholic Archdiocese for the maritimes and home of St. Francis Xavier University, of X-ring fame
6. Shubenacadie Wildlife Reserve Located about an hour from Halifax/Dartmouth, a great hit when we were kids. Lots of animals. This is different from Shubie park in Dartmouth and the Shubie canal trails.
7. Oak Island – Home of the famous Money Pit and inspiration for the book, “The Hand of Robin Squires”. Digging for pirate treasure here has been going on for over two centuries.
Oak Island Mystery
Oak Island wiki
8. Do the Beaches tour – from Dartmouth take Main street (#7 highway) until the turnoff for Marine drive. Take a right on Marine drive and follow the beautiful coast line. Stop at Lawrencetown beach for some surfing. Get back on Marine Drive, which turns into Lawrencetown Road, and turn off again onto Marine Drive (also called Bisset Road). Follow this to Rainbow Haven, where you can enjoy some nice sandy beach. Continue along Marine Drive and be sure to stop to see the Moose on your way to Cow Bay. In Eastern Passage stop at Fishermen’s wharf for some ice cream, a walk along the boardwalk, and some craft and art stores.
Other good beaches:
Martinique Beach – beyond the turnoff for Marine Drive
Clam Harbour – site of the annual sand castle competition. Even farther along the #7 highway
Crystal Crescent Beach – on the Halifax side. Very cold water, great rock climbing, but you’ll get a surprise if you go too far along the rocks (our nudie beach)
1. Visit the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia’s agricultural center. Visit beautiful Wolfville, home of Acadia University and stop by Hennigars for ice cream. See beautiful Grand Pre and learn the history of the Acadians and of their expulsion. Hike out to Blomidon. Mudwalk in Hantsport when the world’s highest tides are out.
2. Peggy’s Cove visit. Can be done on your own or as part of a tour
3. South Shore drive. Get off of the highway and take this meandering shore road through beautiful Chester. Stop to see the quaint houses. Head next to Mahone Bay. Be sure to note the picturesque 3-churches as you crest the hill coming in to town. Take the time to stop at some of the many artisan’s shops and craft stores along the way. Then head along to Lunenburg, home of the Bluenose. Note the old school, coming into town, and don’t miss the waterfront. A perfect place for an evening seafood dinner.
4. New Ross farm. A period museum of ongoing agriculture. Great for kids.
5. North Shore – see Pictou, home of the Hector. Stop in Stellarton, where you must stop at the fabulous Museum of Industry. If time permits, head farther north to Antigonish, the Catholic Archdiocese for the maritimes and home of St. Francis Xavier University, of X-ring fame
6. Shubenacadie Wildlife Reserve Located about an hour from Halifax/Dartmouth, a great hit when we were kids. Lots of animals. This is different from Shubie park in Dartmouth and the Shubie canal trails.
7. Oak Island – Home of the famous Money Pit and inspiration for the book, “The Hand of Robin Squires”. Digging for pirate treasure here has been going on for over two centuries.
Oak Island Mystery
Oak Island wiki
8. Do the Beaches tour – from Dartmouth take Main street (#7 highway) until the turnoff for Marine drive. Take a right on Marine drive and follow the beautiful coast line. Stop at Lawrencetown beach for some surfing. Get back on Marine Drive, which turns into Lawrencetown Road, and turn off again onto Marine Drive (also called Bisset Road). Follow this to Rainbow Haven, where you can enjoy some nice sandy beach. Continue along Marine Drive and be sure to stop to see the Moose on your way to Cow Bay. In Eastern Passage stop at Fishermen’s wharf for some ice cream, a walk along the boardwalk, and some craft and art stores.
Other good beaches:
Martinique Beach – beyond the turnoff for Marine Drive
Clam Harbour – site of the annual sand castle competition. Even farther along the #7 highway
Crystal Crescent Beach – on the Halifax side. Very cold water, great rock climbing, but you’ll get a surprise if you go too far along the rocks (our nudie beach)
Things to do in Halifax (including a pub crawl)
1. Take the ferry from Dartmouth to Halifax
2. Take the harbor hopper froggy tour. The boys will be doing this as a group on Thursday night (the 22nd). But it is also a good family activity.
3. Do the Halifax Historic Downtown self-walk
4. Have your picture taken with Theodore Tugboat on the Halifax waterfront
5. Walk all along the waterfront, stopping to see the wave, and maybe for a visit aboard a naval ship
6. Climb Citadel Hill, visit the fort, and take time to watch the city from the grassy hilltop.
Halifax Citadel
7. Walk up and down Spring Garden Road and Barrington Road for shopping, Dio Mio’s amazing gelato and a stroll through the Public Gardens at the top of Spring Garden Road
8. Tour the Pier 21 Immigration Museum. This is the port of entry for many immigrants to Canada during the 19th and 20th century. Paul’s grandfather – Papa Neifer – came through here. Can you find his name in the records?
9. Take the kids to the Halifax Discovery Center science museum
10. Explore some of Halifax and Nova Scotia’s Maritime history in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. This is a favorite museum of mine. An absolute must if you have kids!
11. Attend the Sunday morning Halifax Farmer’s Market in the Historic Keith’s Brewery
12. Tour the historic Alexander Keith’s Brewery (the boys will be doing the brewery tour and tasting as part of the boys' night on Thursday, the 22nd)
13. Visit the Nova Scotia Art Gallery, premier exhibition site for Maud Lewis
14. Spend an afternoon cruising the Halifax Harbour on a historic tall ship. This can be done on the Mar II. The Bluenose, the pride of Nova Scotia, does tours now and then, but be prepared to pay the big bucks
tall ship tour
15. Walk around Point Pleasant Park. Many runners and cyclists find their way here. You can find old fortifications along the wooded paths.
16. Experience the Halifax night life. Restaurants abound. For good sea food, try Five Fishermen or Salty’s. For interest, try Alfred, Weinstein and Ho, the only Italian/Kosher/Korean deli eatery we know of. For a night out, Halifax has more bars and pubs per capita than anywhere else in Canada. Suggested pub crawl:
a. Pacifico – dance club
b. Maxwell’s Plum, English pub. Good foreign and local beer selection.
c. Argyle Bar and grill
d. Mercury Bar and restaurant for some club-style dancing
e. Sea Horse tavern
f. Economy Shoe shop – a must-visit.
g. Old Triangle Irish Ale House
h. Lower Deck. On the waterfront. Squeeze yourself in and sing along. Don’t forget to drink when they yell “Sociable!”
i. If things are closing and you still want to dance (it may be a bit sleazy and remind you of being in college) there is the Dome (or Liquor Dome, 3 bars in one) which is open late. Also open late is the Marquee, on Gottingen street.
j. Don’t forget to finish your night off with a donair (a real donair, which is only available in Halifax) at Pizza Corner.
Pub crawl
2. Take the harbor hopper froggy tour. The boys will be doing this as a group on Thursday night (the 22nd). But it is also a good family activity.
3. Do the Halifax Historic Downtown self-walk
4. Have your picture taken with Theodore Tugboat on the Halifax waterfront
5. Walk all along the waterfront, stopping to see the wave, and maybe for a visit aboard a naval ship
6. Climb Citadel Hill, visit the fort, and take time to watch the city from the grassy hilltop.
Halifax Citadel
7. Walk up and down Spring Garden Road and Barrington Road for shopping, Dio Mio’s amazing gelato and a stroll through the Public Gardens at the top of Spring Garden Road
8. Tour the Pier 21 Immigration Museum. This is the port of entry for many immigrants to Canada during the 19th and 20th century. Paul’s grandfather – Papa Neifer – came through here. Can you find his name in the records?
9. Take the kids to the Halifax Discovery Center science museum
10. Explore some of Halifax and Nova Scotia’s Maritime history in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. This is a favorite museum of mine. An absolute must if you have kids!
11. Attend the Sunday morning Halifax Farmer’s Market in the Historic Keith’s Brewery
12. Tour the historic Alexander Keith’s Brewery (the boys will be doing the brewery tour and tasting as part of the boys' night on Thursday, the 22nd)
13. Visit the Nova Scotia Art Gallery, premier exhibition site for Maud Lewis
14. Spend an afternoon cruising the Halifax Harbour on a historic tall ship. This can be done on the Mar II. The Bluenose, the pride of Nova Scotia, does tours now and then, but be prepared to pay the big bucks
tall ship tour
15. Walk around Point Pleasant Park. Many runners and cyclists find their way here. You can find old fortifications along the wooded paths.
16. Experience the Halifax night life. Restaurants abound. For good sea food, try Five Fishermen or Salty’s. For interest, try Alfred, Weinstein and Ho, the only Italian/Kosher/Korean deli eatery we know of. For a night out, Halifax has more bars and pubs per capita than anywhere else in Canada. Suggested pub crawl:
a. Pacifico – dance club
b. Maxwell’s Plum, English pub. Good foreign and local beer selection.
c. Argyle Bar and grill
d. Mercury Bar and restaurant for some club-style dancing
e. Sea Horse tavern
f. Economy Shoe shop – a must-visit.
g. Old Triangle Irish Ale House
h. Lower Deck. On the waterfront. Squeeze yourself in and sing along. Don’t forget to drink when they yell “Sociable!”
i. If things are closing and you still want to dance (it may be a bit sleazy and remind you of being in college) there is the Dome (or Liquor Dome, 3 bars in one) which is open late. Also open late is the Marquee, on Gottingen street.
j. Don’t forget to finish your night off with a donair (a real donair, which is only available in Halifax) at Pizza Corner.
Pub crawl
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