Old Burying Ground was the first cemetery to be opened in 1749 and for many decades was a non-denominational burial site for the citizens of Halifax. In 1793, it was handed over to St. Paul's Anglican Church and for nearly a century of service, it closed down in 1844 when the Camp Hill Cemetery replaced the Old Burying Ground. This national historic site was in neglect till the 1980s when the Old Burying Ground Foundation restored it. With around 1,300 tombstones and 12,000 graves, it has some famous dead resting in its grounds. The most notable structure of the cemetery, the Welsford-Parker Monument stands at its entrance. This is the only war memorial commemorating the Crimean War in the continent and the second oldest of its kind in the nation.
The Shearwater Aviation Museum houses artifacts instrumental in the study and understanding of the past of the Canadian Maritime Military Aviation. The museum houses various aircrafts such as the McDonnel CF-101 Voodoo, the Canadair Tutor and the Fairey Swordfish among many others. In addition to the that, the museum also has an audio visual room and a theater, a well stocked library and a gift shop.
Saint Patrick's Church is a Roman Catholic Church in the heart of the city of Halifax which was first founded in the 19th Century. The cathedral is a beautiful piece of architecture which follows the Gothic revival style with turrets and a high bell-tower rising in the center of the facade. The interior of the church also has beautiful carvings, stained glass windows and frescoes. Regular services are also held in this church which is the base for the Saint Patrick's Parish.
Segway Nova Scotia allows you to discover Halifax and its surrounding towns by the two-wheeled vehicle called Segway PT. Choose from Standard City Tours, Waterfront Tours and Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Tours. The first gives you a glimpse of the entire port city, the second lets you enjoy a panoramic view over the bay, while the third is for nature lovers. Segway Nova Scotia also offers a range of customized and theme tours, and winter tours that take you to top sports arenas in the city. The tour guides are knowledgeable and give tourists an amazing local overview and insider glimpse into the life at Halifax. If you wish to explore the city on your own, you can rent a Segway PT from this tour operator.
Housed within the Dalhousie Arts Centre of the eponymous university, the Dalhousie Art Gallery holds an eclectic array of artwork across historical and contemporary categories. The gallery was formally established in 1953, and its permanent collection of eminent artwork is as old. It was retrieved through bequests, donations and purchases, and is framed for display here. Some of the oldest collections include the 'Red Bird and Red Maple', engraved by John James Audubon and a sketch by Alexander Young Jackson titled 'Georgian Bay Shore'. There is also a contemporary collection curated by upcoming artists. In an effort to advance the educational and research aspect of this program, the gallery is known to often host lectures, seminars and panel discussions in its premises.