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• Experience a Bit of History - The History of the Halifax Armory, including notes about its 100th birthday. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~af380/Armory.html

• Fort McNab National Historic Site - On McNabs Island in the centre of the harbour stands the grassy ruins of a fort that served as a key element of harbour defence. Discusses directions, history, services, fees, contact information, weather and links. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/mcnab/index.aspx

• Georges Island National Historic Site - A small oval hill in the middle of Halifax harbour, its strategic location was the heart of the seaward defences of Halifax naval base. Offers history, directions, fees and weather information. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/georges/index.aspx

• Halifax and Its People / 1749-1999 - Description: 250 years of history are illustrated through pictures that focus on the city's citizens (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/virtual/halifax/

• Halifax Buddy - A tour of historic sites and places of interest in Halifax. Some other towns and hiking trails in the province are listed. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.halifaxbuddy.ca/

• Halifax Citadel - For almost 250 years Halifax has been a military bastion. The complex is a unique system of harbour defences. Lists five venues, directions, history, weather, links and contact information. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax/index.aspx

• Halifax Citadel Regimental Association - Military re-enactment unit of the 78th Highlanders at the Halifax Citadel. Includes history and information about the regiment as well as the 3rd Brigade - Royal Artillery, music school details, membership, photos, and ordering information for a selection of gift items. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.regimental.com/

• Halifax History - Topics include heritage issues, long-gone structures, historic photos and new construction. Includes a related links section. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.halifaxhistory.ca/

• Pier 21 Society - Historical facility for Pier 21, the site of hundreds of thousands of immigrations between 1928 and 1971. Includes resources, education kit, visitor information, and membership details. [English, French, and Italian] (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.pier21.ca/

• Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site - Built in 1796-97 to defend from French attack, it was the first tower of its type in North America. Portrays history, architecture and significance. Offers directions, hours, contact information, services, fees and weather. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/prince/index.aspx

• Reconstruction of the Richmond District in Halifax - A look at post-explosion municipal planning in Halifax with particular focus on the Hydrostone district; includes photos, links, maps and background information. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.atlanticplanners.org/Profession/Current%20Issues/REPORTS/richmond/hydr_toc.htm

• The History of Halifax: 1749-1917 - Provides an overview of the city's history; features maps and Halifax Explosion information. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.macalester.edu/courses/geog61/ahannert/halifaxhistory1.html

• York Redoubt National Historic Site - Built in 1793 on a bluff overlooking the harbour entrance, the redoubt was a key element in the defence of Halifax Harbour. Presents directions, contact information, history, services, fees and weather details. (Added: 24-Feb-2011 Hits: )
  http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/york/index.aspx