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2. Just over the horizon Halifax

3. Questions?

4. Lecture outline:City LocationHistoryCultureSome practical information (weather, local customs) Out and about (shopping, dining, what to see, how to see)

5. Where in the world is Halifax?

7. HISTORY Native American: Mi'kmaq tribe

8. HISTORY Scots Acadians British French Africans Germans Portuguese British Loyalist

9. HISTORY 1912 HMS Titanic 1917 Explosion

10. HISTORY - WW2 Near Halifax several ships and submarines remain below the surface as a result of naval actions.

11. HISTORYLocal legend ALEXANDER KEITH Businessman, politician, business founder, public utilities involvement, city commissioner, mayor, national legislator, charitable, fraternity leader

12. Today

13. Culture Early July A once in a lifetime experience ! Come back and cruise with us then.

14. Culture - waterfront HMCS Sackville – Canada’s Naval Memorial

15. Culture - Art

16. Culture for kidsTheodore Tugboat

17. more Culture for kids Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Discovery Centre

18. Adult only culture

19. other Culture events Throughout the year there are other culture activities such as the Halifax Pop Explosion and Wine Tasting. See the Tour Desk for the latest information.

20. Weather of Halifax Halifax Weather and Climate: Spring - Halifax, Nova Scotia (NS), CanadaAlways a popular time to visit Halifax, spring signals the end of the frosty winter weather and from March onwards, daytime temperatures stay well above freezing. In April, sunny spring weather in Halifax results in daytime temperatures reaching up to 10°C / 50°F on occasion, although the nights are still fairly chilly at this time of the year. Mid-spring in Halifax often features foggy weather, which becomes particularly common during the evenings and nights.Typical spring Halifax weather: -2°C / 28°F -9°C / 16°F Halifax weather in March 2°C / 36°F -5°C / 23°F Halifax weather in April 8°C / 46°F 0°C / 32°F Halifax weather in May 14°C / 57°F 5°C / 41°F Halifax weather in June 19°C / 66°F 10°C / 50°F

21. Halifax port day weather forecast:

22. Local customs Many stores are closed all day, or partially, on Sunday. Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale is a local favorite brew. Instead of “cheers”, “sociable” is often said. The Canadian one- dollar coin is known as a “loony”; the two-dollar coin is known “toony”. Thanksgiving in Canada is the second Monday in October.

23. Out and about: reality check Yes, you are vacation. No, do not ignore personal safety. Keep passport available at all times while in a foreign country. Safety in numbers. Maintain situational awareness. The Halifax phone number for emergencies is 911.

24. Shopping, may I suggest the ship’s shops and boutique? (Princess has)"Best Onboard Shopping”Porthole Magazine 2008 & 2009 Readers' Choice Awards Unique merchandise, reasonable priced Window shop, then compare with the Halifax products.

25. Out and about: power shopping For “power shopping”, see the cruise Shopping expert Ms Smith. Her live lecture on Halifax shopping is at 4 p.m. in the Green Room. Her desk is in the main lobby area, near the Tour Desk – hours 1 to 4 p.m. (sea days).

26. Out and about: casual shopping includes Spring Garden Road shopping area six malls Example - Park Lane Mall

27. Out and about: casual shopping includes Historic Properties Shopping and dining

28. Out and about: casual shopping includes Barrington Place 30 specialty shops

29. Out and about: dining As with shopping, may I suggest you enrich your onboard experience.

30. Out and about: dining A SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Art on a plate

31. Out and about: dining SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

32. Out and about: dining SENSATIONAL SEAFOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

33. Out and about: dining SLOW FOOD, PREPARED WITH CARE AND SIMPLICITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

34. What to do? How to do it? Around the city Outside the city Both

35. What to do? How to do it?Around the city The Halifax Citadel Historic Site

36. What to do? How to do it?Around the city Halifax Harbor By Tall Ship

37. What to do? How to do it?Around the city Treasures Of R.M.S. Titanic

38. What to do? How to do it?Around the city Walking Tour Of Halifax

39. What to do? How to do it?Outside the city Coastal Drive To Peggy's Cove

40. What to do? How to do it?Outside the city Lunenburg Getaway

41. What to do? How to do it?Outside the city BIKE TOUR

42. What to do? How to do it?Outside the city Tidal Bore Rafting Adventure

43. What to do? How to do it?Around and Outside the city Best Of Halifax & Peggy's Cove With Lunch

44. What to do? How to do it?Near the debarking point. Pier 21 area Immigration Museum Statues Restaurants Pubs Shopping Waterfront Historical Markers Bus stops

45. This is what we covered during the last few minutes:City LocationHistoryCultureSome practical information (weather, local customs) Out and about (shopping, dining, what to see, how to see)

46. Questions ? We have another few minutes less in this room. Tour information: the Tour Desk in the main lobby. For “power shopping” questions, connect Ms Smith. Her desk is near the Tour Desk, hours 1 – 4 p.m. (sea days) My desk is near the Tour Desk in the main lobby, 9 a.m. – noon.

47. Thank You for your time and attention