Halifax pier walk and Pier 21 Immigration Centre

A short walk from the house took us to the shuttle ferry that takes pedestrians from Dartmouth across the bay to Halifax.

Inside the ferry sailing across the bay to Halifax.

Halifax in the distance. Marley excited about going some place new.

Really nice, smooth ride across the bay on this shuttle service.

The waterfront walk takes you past many of the marine attractions.

A wonderful statue depicting a gentleman with his suitcase arriving on the dock.

A statue of Cunard the founder of the Cunard shipping company who was from Halifax.

On the roof of the indoor market there this patio overlooking the bay and harbour.

Our friends, Lou and Marilyn Sawchenco, are wonderful tour guides. They live in Dartmouth.

The 5 of us enjoying the view after walking through the market.

A view of the indoor market from the second floor.

Although the train no longer runs in front of the immigration building, a sample of the rail car that immigrants used is still sitting there.

Pier 21 where many of the immigrants to Canada first got off the boats and boarded the trains for travel to points across Canada.

 A "my story" board. You could write a short note about your history and then cut a piece of yarn to stretch it from place of origin to destination. My parents went from the Ukraine to BC

The arrival hall. Everyone entered here from the ships and then on to processing.

We took the tour through the building which has been re-created to match what early immigrants would have seen when they first arrived.

After all processing had been completed the immigrants boarded trains, which were parked right outside of the building. This is a replica of those train cars.

Complete with cook stove in the back of the car.

The Pier 21 Museum has some incredible displays of immigration related items.

View of the harbour from the upper floor of the museum.

This was a model of the immigration as it was until the late 70's

A view of the harbour from the pier.

The day changed from drizzle to sun and we were thankful for that.

One of the many plazas along the walk.

Heading back to Dartmouth with Halifax in the background.

Two toll bridges connect Dartmouth with Halifax.

Taking advantage of the sunshine while heading back.

This Anglican church is celebrating 200 years!

An animal hospital. Can you spot Marley?  Hint: sitting in the shrub in front.