Historic Halifax
This 1917 explosion was caused by a collision between the Mont-Blanc and another ship.
What is the Halifax Explosion?
This hilltop fort offers panoramic views of downtown Halifax.
What is Halifax Citadel?
This Theatre in Halifax is named after the Roman god of the sea.
What is Neptune Theatre?
This University is 208 years old
Dalhousie University
This ill-fated ship has strong ties to burials in Halifax.
The RMS Titanic?
Halifax was founded in 1749 under this British governor.
Who is Edward Cornwallis?
Halifax sits on this large natural harbor.
What is Halifax Harbour?
This annual festival celebrates jazz in Halifax.
What is the Halifax Jazz Festival?
This university is known for its business program.
Saint Mary's University?
Halifax played a key role in this global conflict from 1939–1945.
World War II
This community destroyed in the 1960s was home to many Black Nova Scotians.
What is Africville?
This Dartmouth lake is popular for paddling and near Shubie Park.
What is Lake Charles?
This Halifax-born author who wrote No Great Mischief.
Alistair MacLeod?
This institution focuses on art and design
NSCAD University?
This term refers to escorted groups of ships crossing the Atlantic.
Convoys
During WWII, Halifax was a key convoy assembly point for ships crossing this ocean.
What is the Atlantic Ocean?
This island at the harbour entrance has a star-shaped fort.
What is Georges Island?
What is the name of the gallery that is located on Hollis St
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia?
What is the name of this Bedford-based military academy that trains naval officers?
Royal Canadian Navy?
What is the name of this branch of the military that is heavily based in Halifax?
The Royal Canadian Navy
This fortification completed in the 1850s overlooks the city and has a star shape.
What is Halifax Citadel?
This famous lighthouse is located in nearby Peggy’s Cove.
What is Peggy's Point Lighthouse?
This folk artist from Nova Scotia is known for brightly colored rural scenes.
Maud Lewis?
What is the name of this Halifax hospital that is part of the QEII Health Sciences Centre?
Victoria General Hospital
This harbour defence network protected Halifax with anti-submarine nets.
the Hafalix Defence Complex