Halifax Harbour view is a photograph by Karen Cook which was uploaded on June 16th, 2019.
Halifax Harbour view
Halifax Harbour view by Karen Cook - On a warm late spring day, the harbour of Halifax Nova Scotia was a busy one! Sailboats were enjoying the... more
by Karen Cook
Title
Halifax Harbour view
Artist
Karen Cook
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Photograph - Original Not For Sale.
Description
Halifax Harbour view by Karen Cook - On a warm late spring day, the harbour of Halifax Nova Scotia was a busy one! Sailboats were enjoying the gentle breeze that propelled them along the Bedford Basin shoreline toward the A. Murray MacKay bridge, while kayakers paddle to reach the sanctuary of Mill Cove.
The HMCS Frederiction is anchored just offshore. A Halifax-class frigate, she is part of Canada's navy and is tasked with protecting Canada's sovereignty in the Atlantic Ocean. as well as participating in NATO activities around the world.
The A. Murray MacKay bridge was built in 1970 and is the second bridge to span the Halifax Harbour, joining the twin cities of Dartmouth and Halifax. Interestingly, although built decades ago, it is still referred to as the 'new bridge' to differentiate it from the first bridge that still serves the cities - the Angus L. MacDonald bridge which was built in 1955.
The Bedford Basin is a large enclosed bay that forms the northwest arm of the Halifax Harbour. Nova Scotia's largest city, Halifax is also famous for being the home of one of the largest ice-free ports in the world. Known as the Guardian of the North, Halifax is an important stop for mariners navigating the North Atlantic. It is the first inbound and last outbound port of call in eastern North America with transcontinental rail connections.It is home to a large container port, is frequented by cruise ships throughout the summer and fall months and is the home port on the east coast of Canada for her navy fleet, as well as the world-renowned Bedford Institute of Oceanography.
In 1917, the harbour of Halifax was the site of the world's largest man-made non-nuclear explosion when a cargo ship laden with explosive collided with another ship. 2000 people were killed, 9000 more were injured and the city of Halifax was forever changed.
The smokestacks of Nova Scotia Power's Tufts Cove Generating Station stand tall and are an easily recognizable landmark on the waterfront.
It is a vital link between Halifax and the rest of the world, but the harbour is still accessible and used daily by the city citizens. It is their playground for sailing and recreation. It is their Halifax Harbour view.
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June 16th, 2019
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Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing photograph is Featured, in the RED MAPLE GALLERY, homepage group, of Fine Art America!