Hello From Nova Scotia – Part 21 – Exploring

Hello From Nova Scotia – Part 21 – Exploring The Halifax Harbourwalk And Pier 21 – Canada’s Immigration Museum

My Halifax City Tour, expertly narrated by Allen Mackenzie, a passionate Haligonian in a kilt, had provided me with a great overview of this city, and my visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic had added to my knowledge of Halifax, particularly of its connection to the Titanic and the 1917 Explosion. Still mulling over the historic significance of this city, the largest population centre on Canadas East Coast, I sat down close to the waterfront to finally have lunch and strengthen myself after an intense introduction to the city.

On this sunny, fairly warm day I had a seat on the outdoor patio of Stayners Wharf, one of the restaurants on the Waterfront, located right next to the Halifax Dartmouth Ferry Terminal. I was finally able to catch a rest, relax in the autumn sun and get ready for my lunch. I ordered the Captains Brunch, a pan-seared brunch-size portion of Atlantic salmon with one lightly fried egg, creamy whipped potatoes topped with a bit of Hollandaise sauce, served with a slice of tomato and cucumber. It was a...