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It was developed as a non-denominational cemetery from 1893, on what had been farm smallholdings, when the Camp Hill Cemetery was running out of room. It was privately run until 1944 when the city took it over. So it holds a large collection of the city's residents, with a Greek and a Chinese section, but is best known as the burial place of 121 of the victims of RMS Titanic. Their graves are in three lines with simple low grey-granite markers: the lines follow the contour so they resemble the curving structure of a ship. Those unidentified have just a number and date. Several were later identified, notably the "Unknown Child", now known to be the 19 month old Sidney Leslie Goodwin of Wiltshire in England. The rest of his family were not found: they were emigrating to Niagara Falls where the hydroelectric power plant needed labour. After the 1997 film Titanic, there was a flurry of tourist visits to the grave of J Dawson: "Jack Dawson" was the character played by Leonardo DiCaprio. The grave actually holds Joe Dawson, an Irish coal-trimmer, so he had one of the worst jobs on Titanic even in normal conditions. These 73 fellows laboured mightily during the sinking to feed coal to the boilers to maintain the ship's power, pumps and lighting; only 20 of them survived.
Fairview Cemetery is a cemetery in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is perhaps best known as the final resting place for over one hundred victims of the sinking of the Titanic. Officially known as Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the non-denominational cemetery is run by the Parks Department of the Halifax Regional Municipality.
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St. Mary's Boat Club
Take a trip up the beautiful Northwest Arm to see the historic Dingle tower in Flemming Park, watch the numerous sailboats out for a weekend cruise or catch a regatta if you're lucky. Gawk at some of the mansions that line the water or for the ambitious, head all the way up to Point Pleasant Park, where the Northwest Arm meets Halifax Harbour. While swimming in parts of the harbour was briefly possible due to the installation of sewage treatment plants, they are down for repair and swimming is again not recommended unless a trip to hospital after is desired.
A large public space open to everyone. In the summer, you can find residents and visitors playing sports, picnicking, and exercising. A permanent skating oval has been installed for public use.
Home of Gus, the oldest known gopher tortoise.
Professional soccer. HFX Wanderers play as one of the founding members of the Canadian Premier League in a new stadium built near downtown.
An old fort on a hill overlooking the city and the harbour. The citadel is a national historic site and home to a museum and a small ceremonial garrison. A must-see, especially during Canada Day (1 July) celebrations. The museum is open only May-Oct, but the grounds are open all year around (for free in this case). The famous 'Noon-Gun' fires at noon every day of the year (except Christmas) as it has since the 1830s. Visitors are welcome to watch the firings at any point through the year.
A beautiful Victorian-era garden occupying a large city block. There are ponds, flowers, ducks, geese, and sometimes music in the gazebo.