A Pleasant Time at Point Pleasant

I wanted to explore the other places I have not been to here in Halifax, so I went straight down until the end of South Park Street to arrive at Point Pleasant Park. I asked my brother what is the difference between the said park from the Public Garden near Spring Garden, and he told me that I'd knew the difference once I saw it. The park as he told me (as I prodded more info from him) is like a mini forest and this is what I confirmed as soon as I arrived in the vicinity of the park.

I went there on a Sunday so there were actually a lot of people who had the same idea and they were usually with their families and their house pets (dogs). I actually saw a lot of dogs and I was only too happy too see them as I was missing my own best friend back in the Philippines.

Unlike these two, I didn't have anyone to walk hand-in-hand with but I'm really not complaining. I was just content with them walking in front of me so that I could have a good photo to add in this blog. ;P
This was the first National Historic Site that I saw in the park, and it is the Prince of Wales Tower (as seen below).




I was not familiar with the said tower, so I read this sign that was on the wall of the tower.
I walked downhill from there, hoping that I would get a good view of the sea. I was able to check out the map before I left for this park and I saw that it was situated at the border of where land and sea meets.


I was obviously not disappointed as I saw my first glimpse of the sea. It was also at this stop when someone's dog found me and actually stopped beside me and was looking up at me. I was a really big dog and I was almost scared in the beginning because the dog looked at me as if it was expecting something from me. I am very fond of dogs but since Britney's size is nowhere the size of the said dog, I was frozen for a few seconds. I then heard the voice of the dog's owner calling the dog, telling the dog that I won't give out any treats. After a few more seconds, the dog finally realized I had nothing on me and it obediently followed its owner.
Afterward, I was again left alone to enjoy this view.

It was a big park and so there were maps like this situated in different zones of the park.

Moving on, as I explored the park I was treated with this sight of sailboats. Upon seeing this sight, I immediately remembered my dad who is quite passionate about sailboats. We once took an Introductory Sailing class together at the Manila Bay Yacht Club.

As soon as the person in this picture left his position, I quickly stood on the same spot so that I could have a better view of the sailboats.
As I watched them, I figured that they were having a class or some sort of practice because the boats usually stayed close together and they usually went towards the same direction.







I had to do see more of what the park had to offer so I moved on...
...and I was pleasantly surprised when I found a little friend in the park who wasn't too shy for a photo op.



The little squirrel was surprised with all the attention and it got quite anxious when it sensed a few dogs nearby so it felt safer to go up this tree nearby.



Although, it was not too long before it went back to finish its meal.

The little squirrel would then go back to the trees as it sensed more company.



This is the company that I was talking about. Dogs were often unleashed in this area and this dog was very anxious to meet this little friend of mine (who successfully outran the dog).

Here are places in the park where you can sit, relax and enjoy the sea in front of you.

I was just too happy to continue walking though, so I moved on and saw more interesting sights...


Then I came across these two next sites in the park. The first one being the Halifax Memorial, and the one after that is the Atlantic Bulwark.

I was running out of battery, and this was the last picture I took on my way back home. The park was right beside an Industrial site and this was an interesting shot from the bridge where I was standing.

A Walk Up The Halifax Citadel

The sun started to come out a few days ago but the air was still so cold, so I wasn't really "digging" it. Today was a little cloudy but the temperature was so much warmer and I was able to walk the streets of Nova Scotia without a coat. In fact, I was feeling so good today that I decided to take a hike to the Halifax Citadel, a National Historic Site to commemorate the participation of Halifax as a naval base during the British occupation.
The said site intimidated me at first because I knew that I would have to exert an effort walking up the hill if I wanted to explore the place. It also seemed quite big to me, so committing to explore it meant that I was in for an exercise. The site was open to the public but you are only limited to the trail path outside. A full exploration of the said site will have to wait until they open in May.

So, I had to content myself with these sites...I wasn't complaining though as I was glad to be out of the apartment and walking for a change. I was eager to take some photos that I can share with you guys.

I started at the foot of the site where these information boards / signage greeted me (see first photo and photo below).

As I was walking up the hill up, I was immediately fascinated by the surrounding buildings and my different view of it since I was on an elevated site. The building below was the first building that caught my eye.
Then as I was still looking down to the same street, I moved on to see what was further down the road where the building was at and saw this intersection. I believe this was the street I took on my way to Sackville Landing a week ago.

The Old Town Clock as seen from this angle.
As I continued walking up the site, my excitement increased as I saw more of the place. Not that I was allowed inside, but seeing these gave me a better visual of the said historic site.




Since I could not go inside, I just had to content myself with the view from the top.


From time to time, I would take pictures of the exterior walls of this former military stronghold.

...and then I would also take more pictures of my surroundings....



Looking far down, I saw streets from this hill and it just gave me a different perspective of the city.



Then, my attention went back again to the main site.


An entrance to the said fortress...If it were open, I don't think I'd manage to squeeze into that small door (right hand side of the photo).



Almost completing a walk through the grounds of the site, I see the spire of St.Mary's Basilica from a different view point.



I am greeted by the sight of the same building as I arrived at the starting point of my walk; and I manage a few more photos of the view from where I was at.




Walking down the path, about to leave the site I took the opportunity to take photos of some natural elements such as the ones below.




Too late for a welcome, since I just finished with my walk...This was a welcome sign from the parking area of the site.

Lastly, I wrapped up the whole trip with these perfect photos to end my perfectly refreshing walk.