After leaving Greenland, we made our way to the 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 colourful houses on Gower Street. While there are colourful houses throughout the city, we found that Gower Street offered 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, in1901, that the first successful transatlantic wireless communication was conducted.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Our second maritime port was Halifax, Nova Scotia's capital. We arrived on a sunny Sunday and set out to explore the boardwalk, which was filled with shops, activities, and people. We visited the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, where we learned about the Titanic tragedy and the Halifax Explosion. We didn't know that in 1917, a French cargo ship loaded with wartime explosives collided with a Norwegian vessel in Halifax Harbour, triggering a massive explosion. It was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history and levelled a significant part of Halifax. We finished our day walking around the Citadel and watching a live band perform at Halifax's Public Gardens.
Sydney, 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, so, we just took a brief stroll around the town before returning to the ship.
