English:
This point of land is named after Capt. D.J. Kennelly (ca. 1831-1907), who had a house near here during the late 19th century. An Irish-born industrialist who came to Cape Breton during the 1870s, Kennelly was captivated by . . . — — Map (db m142963) HM
On Marconi Trail (Nova Scotia Route 255) at Breakwater Street, on the right when traveling north on Marconi Trail.
The Port Morien Project
In the year 2000, a group of interested citizens met to revive an organization in the community, the Port Morien Development Association. It was an organization active in the late 1960s and early 1970s. On February 9, . . . — — Map (db m144073) HM
On Victoria Street East (Nova Scotia Route 6) just south of Havelock Street (Nova Scotia Route 2), on the right when traveling south.
Born in Cumberland County, N. S., McCully practised law in Amherst and was appointed to the Legislative Council of Nova Scotia in 1848 serving as Solicitor General and Government leader in the Council (1860-62). As editor of the Halifax Morning . . . — — Map (db m108034) HM
On Water Street at Victoria Street, on the right when traveling north on Water Street.
All of the community celebrations culminate on Water Street. Canada Day has been celebrated in Pugwash since 1951 with festivities called "The Gathering of the Clans" paying homage to some of its founding settlers. This is also the reason many of . . . — — Map (db m108076) HM
On Victoria Street just east of Water Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Pugwash Conferences on Science & World Affairs
The Pugwash Conferences take their names from the location of the first meeting, held in 1957, in the village of Pugwash, Nova Scotia, birthplace of their host, American philanthropist Cyrus . . . — — Map (db m108075) HM
On Crichton Avenue, 0.1 kilometers Ochterloney Street (Nova Scotia Route 322), on the right when traveling north.
Sullivan’s Pond was a vital feature of the historic Shubenacadie Canal, the traditional water route of Mi’kmaq Indians connecting the harbour at Dartmouth with Minas Pasin and the Bay of Fundy. When the Canal operated, from 1861 to 1870, water . . . — — Map (db m108732) HM
On Crichton Avenue, 0.1 kilometers north of Ochterloney Street (Nova Scotia Route 322), on the right when traveling north.
This totem pole, carved by three Kwakiutl Indian carvers from a log of western red cedar, is a gift to the 1969 Canada Games Society on the occasion of the first Canadian Summer Games, held in the twin cities of Halifax and Dartmouth, Nova . . . — — Map (db m108731) HM
On Hollis Street close to Bishop Street, on the right when traveling south.
The corps was formed in Nova Scotia and elsewhere across Canada in 1937, on the instigation of the Canadian Government, to find employment for worthy older veterans.
Its organization was patterned along military lines of the British Corps of . . . — — Map (db m77805) HM
Izaak Walton Killam, born in Yarmouth, N.S. in 1885, was the leading Canadian business person of the first half of the 20th Century. His Royal Securities Corporation owned, controlled or financed many of Canada's major companies, mainly in pulp . . . — — Map (db m113081) HM
On Spring Garden Road just west of South Park Street, on the right when traveling west.
Hurricane Juan struck Halifax on September 29, 2003, devastating the Halifax Public Gardens. A volunteer-led foundation was formed to raise funds and restore the Gardens and historic Horticultural Hall.
This fountain and plaza were dedicated on . . . — — Map (db m112821) HM
In honour of the 100th Anniversary of Rotary International, Rotary Clubs of Halifax are pleased to join Waterfront Development Corporation limited in creating this performance platform and lookoff as a gift to the people of the Halifax . . . — — Map (db m139326) HM
On Road Ta 20 at Road Ta 20, on the right when traveling north on Road Ta 20.
Born in Cape Breton to Jewish immigrant parents who had fled Czarist Russia, Ruth Goldbloom was a legendary community volunteer, leader, and fundraiser. When she learned that Pier 21, then a shed on Halifax’s waterfront, had been the . . . — — Map (db m205789) HM
On the Harbourwalk, on the left when traveling north.
Thousands of women and children volunteered during the
Second World War. They provided nursing care, respite,
entertainment and meals. They knitted and quilted, made
clothing, collected salvage, aided war brides and their
children when they . . . — — Map (db m205669) HM WM
Near Castine Way at Lord Dalhousie Drive, on the right when traveling east.
English:
A native of Kings County, Chase made his fortune as a shipper of potatoes and apples, warehouse developer and speculator in Annapolis Valley fruits. Active in the Nova Scotia Fruit Grower’s Association, he initiated apple . . . — — Map (db m141002) HM
From the outside it looks like a traditional lighthouse, but looks can be deceiving. Step inside and you'll find yourself in a post office [1], the only one of its kind in Canada and perhaps the world. Every summer since 1975 the Peggy's Cove . . . — — Map (db m112659) HM
On Cabot Trail close to Nova Scotia Route 19, on the right when traveling west.
English: Margaree is the proud birthplace of Dr. Moses Coady (1882-1959) and his double first cousin and mentor, Father Jimmy Tompkins (1870-1853), two men who devoted themselves to improving the minds and lives of the poor and uneducated. . . . — — Map (db m80070) HM
Near George Street (Nova Scotia Route 4) (Nova Scotia Route 289) just east of Terrace Street, on the left when traveling east.
The land upon which this park is situated was given to the Town of New Glasgow by James William Carmichael, Esq. on the Twenty-fourth day of November Eighteen Hundred and Ninety — — Map (db m144802) HM
Near Temperance Street, 0.1 kilometers north of Dalhousie Street, on the right when traveling north.
This likeness of a lion was sculpted by John A. Wilson in 1891 at the age of 15. Two others of its kind are known to exist, one here at the Carmichael Stewart House Museum and the other at the Lionstone Inn, Pictou.
This particular statue was . . . — — Map (db m144805) HM
Near South Foord Street (Nova Scotia Route 374) at Union Street, on the left when traveling north.
”The Town of Stellarton always meant a lot to me” —Frank H. Sobey Stellarton Town Square was the site of the Jubilee Theatre and the first Sobeys Food Store, built in 1912 by John William Sobey to expand his meat delivery . . . — — Map (db m151321) HM
Near South Foord Street (Nova Scotia Route 374) at Union Street, on the left when traveling north.
Best known as the entrepreneur who grew his father’s small meat delivery business into a regional grocery powerhouse that has since expanded to serve millions of Canadians country-wide, Frank H. Sobey was, first and foremost, a proud Nova Scotian . . . — — Map (db m151320) HM
Near South Foord Street (Nova Scotia Route 374) at Union Street, on the left when traveling north.
"It was his friendliness, his knowing everybody in the community. It didn't matter whether you were a miner or a farmer or anyone else. He would stop and talk, ask your opinion about things, exchange notes about fishing." —Alfred . . . — — Map (db m151322) HM
On Old Church Road, 0.7 kilometers east of Nova Scotia Route 335, on the left when traveling east.
Les pionniers acadiens
Pubnico est le plus ancien village acadien encore habité par les descendants des familles fondatrices. Vous trouverez, dans l'annuaire téléphonique, près de 400 personnes du nom d'Entremont. Ils sont les descendants . . . — — Map (db m107971) HM
This replica was created and donated
to the citizens of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
from
Doug Koohtow, Holland Landing, Ontario
May 28, 2014 — — Map (db m107869) HM
On Main Street (Nova Scotia Route 1) at Herbert Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Sophia Killam Caie saw a need, and she was determined to meet it. The north end of town - Milton - needed a recreation ground for sports and games.
Mrs. Caie, along with her husband, Robert, owned a portion of land that was ideally suited to . . . — — Map (db m107323) HM
On Main Street (Nova Scotia Route 1) just south of Public Street, on the right when traveling south.
This park
named in honor of
Charles Sydney Frost, M.C.
Native son who,
through diligence
and ability, became
President of the
Bank of Nova Scotia
June 14, 1956 — — Map (db m107872) HM
On Main Street (Nova Scotia Route 1), on the left when traveling north.
[Excerpt from Town of Yarmouth informational sign]
Get your bearings
Named after Charles Sydney Frost, a Yarmouth resident who became president of the Bank of Nova Scoita, this green space at the heart of the town is the perfect place to . . . — — Map (db m107960) HM
On Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
Executive Director
Yarmouth Waterfront Development Corporation
It is with great pleasure that the Yarmouth Waterfront
Development Corporation dedicates this trail
to the memory of Robert E. Hartlin. The "Hartlin Trail"
extends . . . — — Map (db m107897) HM
On Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
Erected in 1911 at a cost of $1,200.00, the original Milton Clock was donated by Mrs. Robert Caie. The mechanical works of the clock were manufactured by J. Smith and Sons, Midland Clock Works, Derby, England. Located in the tower at the . . . — — Map (db m106141) HM
On Water Street, on the right when traveling north.
It is a long way from the farming community of Chegoggin, Yarmouth County, to a small village at the foot of Mount Ararat, but no journey was too far for Sarah Corning if there were children in need of care. Sarah Corning was born on 16 March, . . . — — Map (db m107902) HM
On Main Street (Nova Scotia Route 1) at Herbert Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Those Amazing Women
The Age of Sail brought a considerable amount of wealth to the port of Yarmouth. There have been many instances in which those who earned these riches undertook projects to benefit the citizens of the area. However, none . . . — — Map (db m107330) HM