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Rath Eastlink Community Centre

The Rath Eastlink Community Centre is a multi purpose sporting facility located in Truro, Nova Scotia. The facility features an NHL sized arena, a competition-sized (25m) swimming pool, a water slide, a fitness centre and, a rock climbing wall. The facility opened on March 2, 2013. The opening day was set for fall 2012 but, was delayed due to a steel plant fire, and painting issues during construction of the arena. Inaugural game and hosting of the Fred Page Cup The first hockey game, which coincided with the opening of the RECC, was held March 2, 2013 between the visiting Metro Shipbuilders and the Truro Bearcats. Attendance topped 2,800 opening night and tickets to the game were provided free of charge by the Bearcats. Various charitable groups were able to collect donations during the evening. EastLink TV televised the inaugural game; one that saw the Bearcats defeat the Shipbuilders 4–3. The current single-night attendance record at the arena was set during a Maritime Hockey League game between the Weeks Crushers and Truro Bearcats. 3090 people attended game seven of the Eastlink division semi-finals between the two teams. From April 30 to May 5, 2013 the Truro Bearcats hosted the Fred Page Cup Eastern Canadian Junior 'A' Hockey Championships at the RECC. The event was the first of its kind to be held at the new arena. The tournament was an overall success, and was a fitting cap to the Bearcats first season at the new arena. Truro won the championship, going undefeated, and claimed the right to move on to nationals by a score of 3–2 over the visiting Summerside Western Capitals in double overtime. Grand opening The Rath Eastlink Community Centre held its official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on September 28, 2013. April Wine performed that evening; marking the first concert held at the venue. Gloryhound is also scheduled to perform. All portions of the facility are open for use throughout the day. References External links https://www.ratheastlinkcommunitycentre.ca/ http://www.truro.ca/
Cambridge Military Library

Cambridge Military Library is a library building in Royal Artillery Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada which was built in 1886. The building was created to house the garrison library collection, which had been moved from various locations in the city since its creation in 1817. It is the oldest non-university public library collection in Canada. (When the library was established, there were still no bookstores in the Atlantic region.) This building was the social and literary centre of military Halifax. In 1902, the officers of the garrison requested the library be named after the Prince George, Duke of Cambridge. History Along with Dalhousie College, Lord Dalhousie established the book collection with the Castine Fund, established from the fortune taken from New Ireland (Maine) during the War of 1812. Dalhousie housed the collection in "The Seedsman's House" on Spring Garden Road, and it was later moved to building in the Glacis Barracks, on the north side of the Halifax citadel. It was later moved to a building on Water Street before being established in its current location. The original membership of the library in 1818 included: Col. Joseph Frederick Wallet DesBarres Oliver Goldsmith (Canadian poet) Sir George Head Sir Howard Douglas John Frederick Fitzgerald de Roos Captain William Moorsom By 1835, the library included the best works published in the English language. In the 1860s the library holdings were considerably augmented by a very valuable collection of books transferred from Corfu, which had originated from the Garrison Library at Messina in Sicily in 1810. By 1886, by the time the Cambridge Military Library was built, the library collection totaled 3,000 volumes. Commemoration On October 29, 1934 a tablet was unveiled by Lt. Gov. Walter Harold Covert. The historic importance of the library is reflected in those who attended the ceremony: Premier Angus MacDonald Halifax Mayor Edward Joseph Cragg Chief Justice Gordon Harrington Frank Patterson, Dr. Carleton Stanley Harry Piers Commander Leonard W. Murray Mr. D.C. Harvey Frederick Henry Sexton Colonel Eaton (Annapolis) General Foster (Kentville) Brigadier General Halfdan Hertzberg Lt. Col. H.T. Goodeve Band of the Princess Louise Fusiliers See also List of historic places in Halifax, Nova Scotia List of oldest buildings and structures in Halifax, Nova Scotia Military history of Nova Scotia References Sources Shirley Elliott. A library for the garrison and town: A history of the Cambridge Military Library, Royal Military Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Wolfville, Nova Scotia. 1989. Cambridge Military Library Royal Artillery Park of Halifax NS and GOC Residence Early Libraries In Halifax, by Karen Smith; NSHS, Journal #7 (2004); pp. 15. Rules and catalogue of the Halifax Garrison Library: with a list of the subscribers. 1835
Morris House (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Morris House (also known as the Morris Office) is the oldest wooden residence in Halifax, Nova Scotia (circa 1764) and the former office of Charles Morris (surveyor general). The house was originally located at 1273 Hollis Street, and since January 2013 has been located at 2500 Creighton Street. The Morris family used the house as their office for eighty years. There were four generations of the Morris family, a dynasty of Surveyors General of Nova Scotia, who used the building as their office. Due to the efforts of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia and others, the house has been salvaged from demolition in 2009. The original property was owned by Dennis Heffernan who sold it to Charles Morris Jr. in 1777, who likely had his father stay with him. A Raman spectroscopic chemical analysis study at Saint Mary's University revealed that the interior paints and wallpaper contained 19th century inorganic pigments such as basic lead carbonate (white lead), lead carbonate, barium sulfate, calcium carbonate (chalk), and chromium(III) oxide (chrome green). The exterior was painted with a modern synthetic pigment, copper phthalocyanine (Phthalocyanine Blue BN). Local design firm Breakhouse partnered with eyecandy SIGNS INC. to design and build the monument sign that honours the life and home of Charles Morris. The sign is installed at the original location of the house. The house has been moved to Charles St in the North End of Halifax. See also List of oldest buildings and structures in Halifax, Nova Scotia History of the Halifax Regional Municipality Great Pontack (Halifax) References Endnotes Links Morris House Press Release - St. Mary's University Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia - Morris House
StFX Stadium

StFX Stadium, formerly known as Oland Stadium, is a stadium in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, on the campus of St. Francis Xavier University. It primarily serves as the home field of the St. Francis Xavier X-Men and X-Women varsity teams, including football, rugby, soccer, cross country, and track & field. It is also host to club teams, intramural participants, recreational users, and community groups. The stadium features FieldTurf along with an eight-lane 400m rubberized track. The total seating capacity is over 4,000, including individual seating for 1,100, and features stadium lighting and perimeter fencing. History In 1965, Sidney Culverwell Oland and his company, Oland and Son Limited, made a contribution to Oland's alma mater, St. Francis Xavier University. The contribution led to the university being able to construct a multi-purpose complex that was named the Oland Centre. Renovations In March 2017, the Government of Nova Scotia announced that they would contribute $1,000,000 to the renovations of Oland Stadium. On July 31, 2017, the Government of Canada announced that $500,000 of federal funds were being invested into the stadium in order to improve economic growth. The wooden bleachers were replaced with a combination of aluminum bench seating and plastic bucket seats. In 2019, the varsity locker rooms were upgraded and replaced. Events The 2018 Special Olympics Canada National Summer Games were held July 31, 2018, to August 4, 2018, where the athletics competitions were held at StFX Stadium. References External links Media related to StFX Stadium at Wikimedia Commons Official website
Quaker Whaler House

The Quaker Whaler House is the oldest building in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (1785). Built by William Ray, a Quaker and cooper from Nantucket who moved to Dartmouth in 1785-86 as a whaler. Its materials and construction methods closely resembles Quaker architecture in Nantucket, such as the asymmetrical facade design and stone foundation. The Quakers settled in Dartmouth for six years (1786-1792) before many of them left for England. The most well-known Quaker was abolitionist Lawrence Hartshorne. See also Lawrence Hartshorne's house List of oldest buildings and structures in Halifax, Nova Scotia History of the Halifax Regional Municipality List of oldest buildings in Canada References
Windsor station (Nova Scotia)

Windsor station in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada, is owned by the Windsor and Hantsport Railway. The railway no longer operates freight or passenger trains, but maintains one employee in the building. The prefabricated metal structure replaced an earlier station building when the railway line's route through Windsor was changed in the 1970s. History Windsor's first station was a large covered platform station built by the Nova Scotia Railway in 1858. It was replaced by a wooden gambrel roof station constructed by the Intercolonial Railway in 1881. A brick station was constructed in 1905 and the wooden station was relegated to freight duties. The brick station was demolished in 1970 and replaced by the current structure. References External links Windsor and Hantsport Railway Archived 2013-11-14 at the Wayback Machine "Windsor Station". Dominion Atlantic Railway Digital Preservation Initiative.
Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia

The Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia is a non-profit society dedicated to the advocacy for and conservation of Nova Scotia's architectural and cultural heritage. It was founded in 1959, "in response to the proposed demolition of Enos Collins's Halifax House Gorsebrook," a Georgian-style home that once stood on the present site of Saint Mary's University hockey rink. The Trust has advocated for and assisted in the conservation of numerous heritage buildings and districts in Nova Scotia. Notable examples include The Carleton, Morris House, and Historic Properties. The current chair is Andrea Arbic. The Trust's offices are located at 61 Dundas Street in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The Trust publishes The Griffin, a quarterly magazine, and has published several books on the subject of Nova Scotia's built heritage. Morris House Morris House is a 21⁄2 storey, Georgian-style building of wooden construction built in 1764 and shortly thereafter sold to Charles Morris, the first Surveyor General of Nova Scotia, who used it as his office. Morris House was slated for demolition in 2009. The Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia purchased Morris House and in 2013 transported the structure from its original site at 1237 Hollis Street to a new site at 2500 Creighton Street. Exterior renovations were largely complete as of 2014. Interior renovations were delayed due to disagreements over a preservation strategy, and began in earnest in 2017 after the decision was made to preserve the original interior walls behind plasterboard. In 2020, Morris House was released to St. Paul's Home, a youth housing program. Former St. Patrick's Rectory The former St. Patrick's Rectory building is a 21⁄2 storey, Victorian Gothic building of brick construction built in 1889 to serve as a rectory for the neighbouring St. Patrick's Church. In July 2019, the Trust appealed a decision by Halifax and West Community Council to approve a nine-storey addition to the building. On 1 June 2020, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board upheld the council's decision. References
Pier 21

Pier 21, mit vollständigem Namen Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 bzw. Musée canadien de l’immigration du Quai 21, ist eines der aktuell neun kanadischen Nationalmuseen und gleichzeitig eine nationale historische Stätte in Kanada. Es befindet sich in Halifax und dem Museum stehen heute rund 900 m² an Ausstellungsfläche zur Verfügung. Während der Zeit von 1928 bis 1971 diente es ursprünglich als Passagierterminal für transatlantische Linienschiffe. Während dieser Zeit war es auch für mehr als eine Million Einwanderer und Flüchtlinge das Eingangstor nach Kanada, weshalb es auch als Kanadas Ellis Island bezeichnet wurde. Während des Zweiten Weltkriegs war es der Ablegepunkt für kanadische Truppen auf ihrem Weg auf den europäischen Kriegsschauplatz. Außerdem kamen hier zwischen 1942 und 1948 rund 48.000 als Kriegsbräute bezeichnete Ehefrauen, die kanadische Soldaten in Übersee geheiratet hatten, an. Nach der Schließung des Passagierterminals wurde das Gebäude als Lagerhalle und als Künstleratelier genutzt. Im Jahr 1997 wurde das Gebäude als Pier 21 National Historic Site of Canada in die Liste der nationalen historischen Stätten von Kanada (National Historic Site of Canada) aufgenommen. Ebenfalls wird hier sowohl an der „Wall of Service“ im Museum selber sowie mit einer offiziellen Gedenktafel am Gebäude an die Ankunft der Kriegsbräute gedacht, welche am 22. September 1997 von der kanadischen Regierung zu einem „nationalen historischen Ereignis“ erklärt wurde. Am Canada Day 1999 wurde es als Museum wiedereröffnet und im Februar 2011 zu einem nationalen Museum. Neben dem Museum legen heute die Kreuzfahrtschiffe an, die Halifax während der Saison zahlreich anlaufen. Betreiber Betrieben wird das Museum durch die Crown Corporation „Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21“, ein öffentliches Unternehmen nach Abschnitt III.I des „Financial Administration Act“ (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11). Literatur Joachim Baur: Einwanderungsmuseen als neue Nationalmuseen. Das Ellis Island Immigration Museum und das Museum „Pier 21“, in: Zeithistorische Forschungen/Studies in Contemporary History 2, 2005, S. 456–467. Weblinks Offizielle Website (englisch, französisch) Paul Bishop: Pier 21. In: The Canadian Encyclopedia. Abgerufen im 1. Januar 1 (englisch, französisch). Laura Neilson Bonikowsky: Arrival of the War Brides and their Children in Canada. In: The Canadian Encyclopedia. Abgerufen im 1. Januar 1 (englisch, französisch). Einzelnachweise
Musée canadien de l'immigration du Quai 21

Le musée canadien de l'immigration du Quai 21, à Halifax (Nouvelle-Écosse), est le musée national canadien sur l'immigration, fondé en 1999. Le musée occupe une partie du bâtiment Quai 21, qui a servi entre 1928 et 1971 de quai de stationnement aux paquebots après leurs traversées de l'Atlantique puis en tant que centre de réception des immigrés. Des années 1970 à 1991, le Quai 21 a abrité un centre de formation pour les marins, le Nova Scotia Nautical Institute. Dans les années 1990, le bâtiment servait d'ateliers pour les artistes. Le Quai 21 est devenu un musée de l'immigration en 1999. L'un des derniers centre de réception des immigrés, le Quai 21 est souvent comparé à Ellis Island (1892-1954) aux États-Unis et dans la province de Québec à Grosse Île (1832-1932). Le musée est devenu officiellement un Musée national canadien en 2011. Musée Notes et références (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de l’article de Wikipédia en anglais intitulé « Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 » (voir la liste des auteurs). Liens externes Site officiel Portail des musées Portail de la Nouvelle-Écosse
Leuchtturm Peggy’s Point

p4 Der Leuchtturm Peggy’s Point im kanadischen Peggy’s Cove markiert die östliche Einfahrt in die St.-Margaret’s-Bucht. Das Dorf Peggy’s Cove liegt auf einer Landzunge, deren südwestliche Spitze als Peggy’s Point bezeichnet wird. Umgangssprachlich wird der Leuchtturm manchmal als Peggy’s-Cove-Leuchtturm bezeichnet. Der Leuchtturm befindet sich auf der 339 Kilometer langen Leuchtturmroute entlang der Atlantikküste Nova Scotias und gehört zu den Hauptsehenswürdigkeiten dieser Provinz. Er hat weit über die regionalen Grenzen hinaus Wahrzeichencharakter. Geschichte Der Betonschaft des 15 Meter hohen Turmes ist weiß; seine Metallkanzel ist rot. Die Querschnitte des sich nach oben verjüngenden Schaftes sowie der Kanzel sind achteckig. Der oberste Teil des Schaftes kragt leicht heraus und umringt die Kanzel mit einer durch eine Kette umgebenden kleinen Außenplattform. Die Kennung ist ein roter Blitz im 5 Sekundenabstand (engl. Fl. R. 5s) und ähnlich selten wie der deutsche Leuchtturm in der Ostsee von 1855, Leuchtturm Greifswalder Oie – mit einer linksdrehenden Optik. Der jetzige Leuchtturm von 1915 ersetzte einen hölzernen Leuchtturm aus dem Jahr 1868. Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges diente der Turm den Kanadischen Seestreitkräften als Funkstation. Mehrmals wurde die Kennung geändert, 1969 wurde die weiße Laterne durch eine rote Laterne ersetzt, 1979 das Licht von Weiß auf Grün, 1992 Fest-Grün, 2009 Fest-Rot. Der Leuchtturm ist außerdem seit 2005 im Canadian Register of Historic Places gelistet. Sonstiges Das Motiv des Leuchtturms war 1992 auf den 25-Cent-Münzen des Kanadischen Dollar geprägt. Außerdem erschienen 2017 zwei 10-Dollar-Silbermünzen mit dem Leuchtturm Peggy’s Point. Mit dem Leuchtturm als Abbild von Peggy's Point wurde 2002 durch die Canada Post eine Briefmarke mit einem Nominal von 1.25 C$ herausgegeben. Siehe auch Liste amerikanischer Leuchttürme Literatur E. H. Irwin: Lighthouses and Lights of Nova Scotia, Nimbus 2003, ISBN 1-55109-426-6. Weblinks CCG - Aids to navigation (englisch) List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals (4 Volumes). In: notmar.gc.ca. NOTMAR, 2024; abgerufen am 1. August 2024. Peggy’s Point lighthouse. Nova Scotia Lighthouse Preservation Society; abgerufen am 20. Februar 2022 (englisch). WebCam am Peggys Point Lighthouse Einzelnachweise
Peggys Point Lighthouse

Peggys Point Lighthouse, also known as Peggys Cove Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse and an iconic Canadian image. Located within Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia, it is one of the busiest tourist attractions in the province. It is a prime attraction on the Lighthouse Trail scenic drive. The lighthouse marks the eastern entrance of St. Margarets Bay and is officially known as the Peggys Point Lighthouse. Description The classic red-and-white lighthouse is still operated by the Canadian Coast Guard. It is situated on an extensive granite outcrop at Peggys Point, immediately south of the village and its cove. This lighthouse is one of the most-photographed structures in Atlantic Canada and one of the most recognizable lighthouses in the world. Visitors may explore the granite outcrop on Peggys Point around the lighthouse; despite numerous signs warning of unpredictable surf (including one on a bronze plaque on the lighthouse itself), several visitors each year are swept off the rocks by waves, sometimes drowning. History The first lighthouse at Peggy's Cove was built in 1868 and was a wooden house with a beacon on the roof. At sundown, the keeper lit a kerosene oil lamp magnified by a catoptric reflector (a silver-plated mirror), creating the red beacon light marking the eastern entrance to St. Margarets Bay. That lighthouse was replaced by the current structure, an octagonal lighthouse which was built in 1914. It is made of reinforced concrete but retains the eight-sided shape of earlier generations of wooden light towers. It stands almost 15 metres (49 ft) high. The old wooden lighthouse became the keeper's dwelling and remained near the current lighthouse until it was damaged by Hurricane Edna in 1954 and was removed. The lighthouse was automated in 1958. Since then, the red light was changed to white light, then to a green light in the late 1970s. Finally, to conform to world standards, the light was changed to red in 2007. The lighthouse used to contain a small Canada Post office in the lower level during the summer months, serving as the village post office, where visitors could send postcards and letters. Each piece of mail received a special cancellation mark in the shape of the lighthouse. However, Canada Post closed the lighthouse post office in November 2009, citing mold growth as a safety hazard. The lighthouse at Peggys Cove was declared surplus by the Canadian Coast Guard in June 2010, along with almost all lighthouses in Canada. The lighthouse had until May 29, 2012, to be nominated under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act by a group willing to look after it, or the lighthouse will face disposal. The province of Nova Scotia has discussed taking ownership but has not made a decision. In 2015, 74 lighthouses were listed which will be preserved under the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act but they did not include Peggy's Cove. In 2021, a large viewing area was built to improve accessibility and divert visitors from climbing on the nearby rocks. See also List of lighthouses in Canada References External links Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard Drone Video Peggys Cove Lighthouse with construction side
Маяк Пеггис-Пойнт

Маяк Пеггис-Пойнт (англ. Peggys Point Lighthouse), также известный как маяк Пеггис Коув (англ. Peggys Cove Lighthouse) — маяк, расположенный в небольшой деревне Пеггис-Коув в 43 километрах от центра города Галифакс, графство Галифакс, провинция Новая Шотландия, Канада. Построен в 1868 году. История В 1860 году парламент Новой Шотландии удовлетворил петицию жителей поселений залива Сент-Маргарет об установке маяка. Контракт на строительство маяка был подписан 20 июня 1867 года, стоимость строительства составила $1690. Строительство было завершено в 1868 году. Маяк представлял собой деревянный двухэтажный дом смотрителя с башней маяка наверху. Для освещения использовался аппарат из ламп и рефлекторов. В 1877 году строение укрепили опорами. В 1887 году на маяке заменили фонарную комнату. В 1897 году на маяк установили линзу Френеля пятого поколения. Однако через три месяца в фонарной комнате произошел взрыв, и старый осветительный аппарат вернули на место. Однако здание было повреждено, и в 1915 году было построено новая бела бетонная восьмиугольная башня высотой 15 метров, стоимость работ составила $2456. На маяк был установлена линза Френеля четвёртого поколения. В 1949 году маяк был электрифицирован. В 1954 маяк пострадал от урагана Эдна и был деактивирован. В 1958 году маяк был автоматизирован и возвращён в эксплуатацию. В настоящее время маяк служит почтовым отделением для жителей деревни и туристической достопримечательностью. Примечания
Нова Скотия

Нова Скотия (NS; на английски: Nova Scotia; на френски: Nouvelle-Écosse; на галик: Alba Nuadh, от латински: Нова Шотландия) е провинция на Канада. Има население от 923 598 жители (2016) и площ от 55 283 км². Столица и най-голям град е Халифакс. География Провинция Нова Скотия е разположена на едноименния полуостров, заобиколен от Атлантическия океан, включващ множество заливи и устия на реки, както и на остров Кейп Бретон. Външни препратки Официален сайт на провинция Нова Скотия
Nova Escòcia

Nova Escòcia (anglès: Nova Scotia, francès: Nouvelle-Écosse, gaèlic escocès: Alba Nuadh, Mi'kmaq: Gespogwitg) és una província marítima del Canadà. La capital és la ciutat de Halifax. La major part de la terra ferma d'aquesta província està formada per una península de costa accidentada envoltada per l'oceà Atlàntic. També formen part d'aquesta província l'illa del Cap Bretó, una illa gran situada al nord-est de la península de Nova Escòcia, i l'illa de Sable, petita però famosa pel gran nombre de naufragis que s'hi han produït. Nova Escòcia és la segona província més petita del Canadà (després de l'Illa del Príncep Eduard). En aquesta província no hi ha cap punt a més de 56 km de la costa. Vegeu també Llista de Primers Ministres de Nova Escòcia Colonització escocesa de les Amèriques Enllaços externs Govern de Nova Escòcia Turisme oficial del Govern de Nova Escòcia Oficina de turisme de Nova Escòcia Explore Informació turística de Nova Escòcia Nova Escòcia Vine-hi a viure