After leaving Greenland, we made our way to our last three ports in Eastern Canada. Surprisingly, we had never visited this part of our country before, so it was a pleasant addition to our trip.
St-Johns, Newfoundland
Our first stop was St. John’s, Newfoundland, where we were greeted by a beautiful view of the city. We took a quick stroll and visited the colorful houses on Gower Street. While there are colorful houses throughout the city, we found that Gower Street offers the best continuous view of them.
We then decided to walk ~2.5 kilometers to Signal Hill, a viewpoint overlooking the city. On Signal Hill, we visited the historical site and learned that it was here, in 1901, that the first successful transatlantic wireless communication was conducted.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Our second maritime port was Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital. We arrived here on a sunny Sunday where we set out to explore their boardwalk, which was filled with shops, activities, and people. We then visited the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, where we learned about the Titanic tragedy and the Halifax Explosion. We did not know that in 1917, a French cargo ship loaded with wartime explosives collided with a Norwegian vessel in Halifax Harbor. The collision triggered a massive explosion, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, leveling a significant part of Halifax. We finished our day by walking around the Citadel and watching a live band perform at Halifax's Public Gardens.
Sidney, Nova Scotia
Finally, we visited Sydney, Nova Scotia's second-largest town (but much smaller than Halifax). The primary attraction in this area is the Cabot Trail. Unfortunately, during our visit, the weather was overcast and drizzly. As a result, we just took a brief stroll around the town before returning to the ship.
