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JOHN ^OWES, PRINTER, 42 BEDFORD ROW, I ^-*"*'^iil ^-^»»*'^*fcl Guide Book i^'; CITY OF HALIFAX. entwininf^ Recreation seekers and business men, especially in the United States anl Canada, seek the spot where nature has re- served her most favorable and pleasant restoratives of the present day. Inaccessability as well as inadequate accommodation and expense, rule out thoce of moderate income from visiting many attractive localities. For the wealthy as well as for those of moderate means, who desire rest, quiettude and health, with the beauties of scenety and recreations befitting- their sojourn from home, Halifax can offer many advanta^jes which can not be obtained elsewhere during' the summer months. It is widely acknow- ledged that the climate is superb, the days and nights are pleasantly cool. Fishing,— Salmon Deep-sea or Trout cannot be surpassed. Sailing, rowing, canoeing, shootirig, etc. can be had in abundance. Our drives are many and of great variety, through wooded parks, dotted with lakes and ponds. Halifax being the Winter Port of Canada and the Naval Station of the British North Atlantic and West India Fleet has, through the summer months, more or less of Her Majesty's Navy stationed in its Harbour. The ships are open to the public daily. It is also the Military Station where a large garrison of Troops are constantly quartered, who assist in sports of all kinds making the attractions of Halifax so much greater than any other town of its size in the Dominion for pleasure seekers. Halifax being one of the oldest towns in Canada gives ample material for Historians, Antiquarians, and lovers of rural oddities. The people of Massachusetts initiated the movement which led to the settlement of Halifax in 1749. Residents of Massa- chusetts called the attention of the British Government to the encroachments and menaces of the French in Nova Scotia ; also pointing out the great commercial advantages which would inevitably flow to the parent country by the establishmnet of a permanent British setdement and Military Station in Chebucto Bay (which is Halifax Harbour). i i 6~1 i'l "-fU City oj Halifax, A*. S. c«ff ^ r^"i^ "^ ^^^ shrewd representations of the Massachu- setts people, tl.e Government jrave inckicement to the people to emigrate, oherin- the.n free passage :urI lar-e grants ot land w th supphes Or one year ; also arms and auMiiunition to hght agamst the trench and Indians (the Micmac Tribe of Which a few' still reside among us). Halifax derived its name ITa T\ T'^^. Monta-ue, Earl of Halifax, who was the nead of the Lords of Trade at that fime. HALIFAX HOTEL,. The Halifax Hotel Is one of the best known Hotels in the Dominion of Canada having been under the supervision of the present proprietors since 1861. Having enlarged the Hotel several times according to the increasing demand, by adding several wings and the purchasing of adjoining properties have made it one of the largest and best equipped Hotels in the Maritime Provinces. The most modern improvements of baths, closets, electric lighting, elevator and general service. The cuisine is of the # ■jl^^^^Sf *vc ■IM^ ^ ^^S^^^n fm^ I Guide Book finest and the attention to guests is a particular feature. Anions: its attractions for <;uests are the Roof Garden, tlie large and well filled Conservatory, the open air [HOmenade, with a magnificent view of the Ilarbour and its entrance, antl its observatorv which commands a magnificent view of Uie sur- rounding country. The hotel is provided with handsome and spacious reading and writing rooms well supplied with the latest j)eriodicals, furnished with a view to provide that homelike feeling which is so necessary to the travelling public. Every ro(mi is provided with electric light, electric bells, etc. The latest improvements ff)r the comfort of their guests is the main object of the proprietors. Therefore they feel confident that those who honor them with their patronage will leceive every attention and their visit will be one of great satisfaction. How to Reach Halifax From Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, &c. The Red Cross Line steamships leave New York every Saturday direct to Halifax. Raymond & Whitcomb, General Passenger Agents, 25 Union Square, New York. From Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, &c. The Plant Line steamships Grand Duchess and Halifax, leave Lewis' wharf, Boston every Wednesday and Saturday. One night on the water. Also the Yarmouth Line steamships, Yarmouth and Boston leave Lewis' wharf Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for Yarmouth, thence rail to Halifax. Sea voyage 15 hours. Also the Dominion Atlantic Railway Steamships "Prince Arthur" and "Prince George" leave Long Wharf (foot of State St.) daily except Saturday, at 4.00 p. m. for Yarmouth, thence rail to Halifax by the Dominion Atlantic Railway. Sea voyage 14 hours. Also International thence rail to Halifax. line steamships to St. John, N. B., Also all rail via the Eastern or Boston and Maine Railways through St. John, New Brunswick to Halifax. Any of the above routes from Boston, about 24 hours. From Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, St. John and inter- mediate ])oints the trip can be made via Intercolonial Railway, and Canada Pacific Railway direct rail or C. P. R. to St. John, thence D. A. R. Steamer to Digby and rail to Halifax. Cify of Ifalifax, N. S. ROAD IN PARK. Before mentioning the City's attractions we wish to betore you the drives which are many and very beautiful. lay 1st. Throu-h Point Pleasant Park and the suburbs of the City, which will give you a full vievv^ of the entrance of the Harbor, a panorama view of McNab's and George's Islands Eastern Passage, York Redoubt and the entrance to the beautiful Aorth West Arm, passing many interesting points, fortifications and delightful scenery. 1 wo or three pleasant hours may thus be spent. ^ r-. T^' ,,^,'-ltch Village drive showing the extent of the Citadel, Public Gardens, Wanderer's and Military Athletic Grounds, Camp Hill and the Common where the Militarv parade and have their drilling and sham fighting. Skirtin^r the A? 1 •,? T^^^ ^^""l "^ magnificent view can be obtain?d of Melville Island where the Military Prison is situated, thence through Dutch Village to Bedford Basin, which is sufficiendv large to accommodate the Navies of the world. The return may be made by either of two roads, one passing some of our lar^e factories, the other through Africville, a small village settled by Negroes, having no special avocation. This drive will take about two or three hours. Guide Book 3rd. Bedford, a village nine miles from Halifax, one of our most popular drive?, pass the Military Church, Hospital and Barracks to Bedford liasin skirling its shores to Rockin;^ham, thence to Bedford, which is one of our prettiest summe; lesorts. Boating, fishing, bathing, etc, can be had at all times, thiough cry, where millions of the head of the basin. the summer. Our extensive Fish Hatcl Salmon are yearly taken, is situated at 4th. Cow Bay, a distance of seven miles from Halifax, where is situated one of the finest beaches for surf-ui thing in Canada, is one of the greatest attractions for our tourists- The drive running along the shore of the Eastern Passage gives a panorama view of McNab's and Lawlor's Islands, upon which our Quarantine Station is placed. It also passes some of our Golu Mines which are now bcini, developed, giving tourists a a very good idea of how gold is extracted from the leads. 5th. The drive to Waverley, about twelve miles from the city cannot be surpassed in any part of America. It borders the chain of Lakes in Dartmouth through delightful wooded spots and openings, running by the Wallace Canal to Waverley where one of the largest Gold Mmesis at present being operat- ed, which is well worthy ot a visit as the mine is tunelled through a mountain several hundred feet. A walk through this tunne! will give a visitor an idea of the immensity of these works. Waverley has several Gold Mines and was one of the first districts from which gold was taKen in large quantities. Parties may return by the same road or round by Bedford which makes a complete circle round the immense basin. 6th. The Dingle, a short and pleasant drive taking about two or three hours, gives an idea of the beautiful a'.d shady picnic spots we have surrounding our City ; it also gives a magnificent view of the Arm passing Melville Island and our most palatial private residences which skirt the eastern shore. Nature has done so much for this spot that it is impossible to describe its mary beauties and must be seen to be appreciated. The above drives are mentioned, they being the most popular, but there are many others amo'jg which may be men- tioned the drive to Montague Mines, seven miles from Halifax, where hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gold have bc?n taken out of the ground ; also the drives to Preston, Chezettcook and Musqudoboit where several other Gold Mines are being worked. We have also excuision boats plying our Harbour daily giving strangers an opportunity of seeing the many points of interest, such as fortifications, private residences and beautiful retreats for private picnics of which strangers can avail them- selves while m Halifax. 6V/V of Halifax, N. S. 7 Out- Military Parade, a^sn our Naval inanrumTCs which occur veiy frequently in Halifax are a ,<,n-eat attraction. Golf Links are open to stran^^ers, also Tennis Courts. ( )iioit (iiounds, Hovvlmij Greens. Cychn-.. J City of Halifax, N. S. 1 \ City City, mds, amic and nmy lain- ssive also rtion I Chain of Lakes from which the city supply of water comes is situated about three miles west of the city at a hei'^ht of over five hundred feet making in itself a perfect reservoir. This drive is considered very beautiful as it skirts around the head of the North West Arm giving strangers a very good idea of the Suburbs of Halifax. Chain Rock Is one of the many curios which Halifax has for entertain- ing its visitors. This rock was the support of a barrier chain extending across the North West Arm to prevent Foreign ships entering. A fort on the shore above tlie rock was used to destroy the ships as the chain held them in abeyance. The old staple and bolts remain in the rock up to the present day. The chain was supposed to have been placed there in 1758, being one of the early acts of Pailiament which was the first year of a Representative government in Halifax. This stone is very near one of the open air bathing establishments. lifax ssed imes ever ;tive DRY DOCK. Dty Dock The largest on the American Continent and the only one this side of the Adantic capable of receiving the largest ship afloat. The pumps have a capacity of forty-five thousand gallons a minute and the Dock containing seven million gallons can be emptied in three hours. ■ ' ..... t 1 -t^fl^ 4. ^ ^; ■k *-;:^*»# lO Guide Book Dingle Was once the Home and is still owned by Sir Sanford Memin,L(, k C. B. but is open to the public who daily take advantaL,^e of its many pretty picnic spots. On its hei'^hts summer observatories have been constructed commandincr sSme ot the finest views in America. in Deep "Watei Terminus The Dominion Government have placed Terminus of the Intercolonial Railway, electee and several large loadinpT piers ; which have every facility and the latest improvements for the discharging and loading of a number of Ocean Steamers at the same time making Halifax the Winter Port of the Dominion of Canada. Dutch Church A quaint old land-mark was built in 1755 by private sub- scriptions and Government grants for the Lutheran cono-re- gation who came to Halifax in 1752. The steeple was added'' to the Church in 1760, the Church was consecrated in 1761 by the Rev. Braynton. The grounds adjoining were used by the early German SetUers as a Cemetery. This land-mark remains to-dav the same as when built. Dock Yard Her Majesty's Dock Yard is the head quarters for all stores, ani munition and offices in connection with the British North Atlantic Navy. Halifax being their principal station many ships of War during the Summer are stationed here and open to the public daily making a very interesting sight for strangers visiting our City. An escort is commissioned to show visitors through the ships and give all information required. Eastern Passagfe An inlet from the Atlantic alongside of the principal en- trance to the Harbour forms part of' the route taken by our Excursion Steamers, daily giving visitors a very good idea of the many beautiful sails surrounding our City. Garrison Chapel Strangers should never leave Halifax without witnessing our Military Parade for Church Service Sunday morning. It is one of our principal features as a Garrison Town and often witnessed by thousands. i. City of Halijax^ N. S. II Green Bank One of our Summer loitering places directly opposite |^the Point Pleasant Band Stand is one of the most pleasinjx? of recreation spots. It commands a splendid view of the Haroour entrance, McNab's and George's Islands and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron Club House and fleet of Yachts. The entrance of every Ocean Steamer and Sailing ship, manoeuvres of the Yacht Squadron, Military Target practice etc., all of which can be witnessed from here. Green Market Not many cities this side of the Continent are so situated as to make the variety of Market and the mode of vending such as we have in Halifax. Our vegetable and market-gardening display through the Summer months is the attraction of a large number of strangers. Located around the outskirts of Halifax for a distance of ten to fifteen miles, are sv .eral small Hamlets or Villages, whose inhabitants' principal mode of living is raising material for the Markets. Each are distnictly separate from the other having their own positions in the Market and handling their own wares. They associate only with those from- their own vil'.i OS and are on the whole a very peaceful people there being many Nationalities represented. w 12 Guide Book Gardens on 2\^!^^ l''':T^' ?f ^'''•'''"- ""^ "^ ^'^^ ^"est Public Gardens on this side of the Continent. The folia-e and flowers have ^^f '" elfectual y under the able mana.^ement of Mr! iower, the supeiintcndent, that it is openly admitted that it surpasses anyth.n- of its size in America. The ,vX, lakes and ponds are beautKully kept and artistically arranged Us a bors and shaded nooks, dotted with statuary and ove?hanain' a n.rwf p'''"h'^''V"""'""'' ^'^'''-^ '"^'^^^ the Public Gardens a peuect Pa:adise for visitors as well as citizens, lo add to its attrnct.ons the Military Band plays on Saturday afternoons and re nV\ri''''H"^^'\'^^'-^"V?"^'?" ^^^^ ^'^^ ^^^'^'^^ promenade con se IvP. of H^, f "' '?"'^' illuminated, when thousands avail them- selves or this charming treat. Harbour and its Defence Halifax having so many beautiful spots of interest for pleasure seekei-s in the way of drives , walks, boating, fishing, shooting. Golf Links and Tennis Lawns has a field for almol every recreation. Its Harbour which cannot be surpassed for Its size and surroundings adds considerably to the pleasure of tourists who are fond of the water. Excursion Boats make daily trips about the Harbour to point out the many places of interest and the strong fortifications of the Imperial Government, giving an idea of the massive structures of defence which is almost impregnable, making Halifax a perfect Gibraltar for protection. The forts of which there are some ten or twelve around the entrance of the Harbour, are mounted with the latest and heaviest guns and manned by expert Artillerymen whose duty it is to keep constandy practising and improving the situation! Deep-sea fishing IS a great ieature in our Harbour, and boats, bait, lines and guides can be procured at a moderate rate. Imperial Properties Which are largely scattered over Halifax, are made very attractive points of interest by the permanent feature of the Military who drill daily and are continually at work manoeuvr- ing 1 he public have the privilege of visidng many of their fortihcations and works. Guides from the guards are provided to accompany them for the purpose of explaining and giviro- what information they can. & -a Museum Our Museum although not so extensive as those of the larger Cities of the United States has among its attracdons articles of interest which cannot be seen in the larger Museums • namely, its monument of Gold showing the immense quantities taken from the mines in Nova Scotia each year. Many of the mines are bordering on Halifax City within seven or twelve 4 4 f .#^trf. Cily of IlaHfax, N. S. ^3 \ miles. A visit to these mines are well worthy of inspection and very many avail themselves of the opportunity of seein^^ the precious metal taken from the earth, and watchinj^ the process of workin^L,'- it. The mana^^crs of the Alines are always ready to welcome strangers and nKtkc their visit interesting. Also samples of coal, i. jn and gypsum can be seen with full i)articulars as to quantities and locations, etc. Like many rnuseums this is bountifully supplied with rare curios worthy of inspection. "^'felsai^V*'" Martello Tower One of the oldest land marks in Halifax is worthy of a visit. It is situated in the centre of Point Pleasant Park from which is obtained a fine view of the Harbour's defence. This Tower was at one time the strong fortification of Halifax but for many years has been obsolete. The walls are from six to ten feet thick which was considered perfectly safe in ancient warfare but far too primitive for modern. i«R*%S^^ H Guide Book Parks, Etc* Among the many and most attractive points in Halifax is 1 oint Pleasant, coverincr about three hundred acres, with beauti- tul drives, walks, lakes, brooklets, summer houses and sittinjj out places. The scenery through it is varied and beautiful. 1 he drives which cover over ten miles cannot be surpassed in variety. Mulgrave and Willow Parks are also very interesting spots commanding beautiful scenery and many points Si interest. Our Provincial Exhibition Buildings and Grounds are situated in Willow Park. The Electric Car system links our Parks, Commons and Public Gardens so that visitors can avail themselves of the opportunity of visiting any of them at all hou's of the day. Royal Nova Scolia Yacht Squadron Has its Recreation Grounds, Club and Boat Houses on the shore road to Point Pleasant Park. A view from the veranda of the Club House will give a very good idea of the immense size 7 the Harbour and the Eastern Passage, also how beautifully the Harbour is land locked at the entrance. Strangers are always welcome and entertained at the Club. Great interest is taken by the citizens and others on Saturday afternoons watch- ing froni Green Bank and along the shores of the Point Pleasant drives the numerous races of the Squadron which are so closely contested. ^ Rockmgf Stone One of the manycuiiosties of Halifax which is visited by almost every stranger while in our City is one of those freaks of JNature very seldom seen. The formation is wonderful. Alone in the midst of a thick forest of trees and alongside a beautiful lake stands this immense stone, eleven or twelve feet high, and between forty and fifty feet in circumference, capable of accommodating some fifteen or twenty persons on its top. This stone can be rocked by one person with perfect ease. are 15 City of Halifax, N. S. CHURCHES. EPISCOPAL.— Garrison Chapel, Brunsvvi':k Street; St Aiban's Chapel, Tower Rd ; St. Augustine Mission, N.W. Arm St. George's Church, corner of Brunswick and Cornwallis Sts. St. John's (Village Ch), Three Mile House. ; St. Luke's Church corner of Morris and Church St. ; St. Mark's Church, Russell St. St Mathias Church, Windsor St. ; St. Paul's Church Harrington, Argyle and Prince St. fronting on St. Paul's St opp, the Parade ; St. Stephen's (Bishop's Chapel) Robie St. St. James' Mission, Dutch Village ; Trinity Church, Jacob St. Christ Ch., Dartmouth, PRESBYTERIAN.— St. Matthew's Church, Pleasant St. ; St. Andrew's Church, Tobin St. ; St. John's Church, Brunswick St. ; Chalmer's Church, Barrington St. ; Coburg Road Mission, Coburg Road ; Fort Massey Church, Tobin St. ; Grove Church, Richmond ; North Park St. Church, North 1- ark St. ; Bethany Church, head N. W. Arm. ; St. James' Church, Dartmouth. METHODIST.— Beech St., Brunswick St., Charles St., Grafton St., Kaye St., Robie St., American Methodist Episcopal, Gottingen St., Dartmouth Methodist Church. UNIVERSALIST.- Church Street. of the Redeemer, Brunswick ROriAN CATHOLIC— St. Agnes, Dutch Village; St. Mary's Cathedral, Spring Garden Road ; St. Joseph's, Gottingen St. ; St. Patrick's, Brunswick St. ; Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Spring Garden Road. Jewish Synagogue, Starr Street. BAPTIST.— First Baptist, Spring Garden Road; North Baptist, Gottingen; The Tabernacle, Brunswick St; Corn- wallis St., Cornwallis St. ; Baptist Mission, (2uinpool Road ; Dartmouth, Dartmouth. CLUBS AND ASSOQATIONS. Halifax Club, Hollis Street. City Club, Barrington Street. Church of England Institute, Barrington Street. Young Men's Christian Association, Prince Street. St. Mary's T. A. & B. Society, Barrington Street. Charitable Irish Society. Independent Order of Foresters, (Forester'^ Hall), Hesslein Building, Hollis Street. ^^v-^ r%<2^: I i6 Guide Book. INDRPENDENT Orde.{ Odi) Fellows, (Odd Fel'ows Temple). Buckinj^^ham Street. Sons of England. Ancient Order Foresters. Ci.AN McLean. N()RTi I British Soc/ETY. N. S. Institute of Science. N. S. Historical Society. Masonic Lodges, '^'hapters and Encampments. Scottish Rite 32ND. POSTAL INFORMATION llie rate on Letters is 2 cents per oz. to United States, Canada, and all British Colonies ; Newpapers, Catalogues, Circulars, etc., niay be mailed at rate of i cent per 4 oz. For other information apply at Hotel Counter. TELEGRAPH AND CABLE GO'S. Canadian Pacific Telegraph Co., 201 Hollis Stieet. T. D. McDonald, Manager. Western Union Telegraph Co., Hollis Street, next Halifax Club. Commercial Cable Co., 201 Hollis Street. E. H. Cun- ningham, Manager. Direct U. S. Cable Co., Bedford Row, cor. Prince Street. Halifax and Bermudas Cable Co. L'td., 201 Hollis Street D. Budge, Supt. Messages may be left; at Hotel office. The C. P. R. has an operator on the premises. GAB FARES* Each person, one mile, 25c., 2 miles, 4cc., 3 miles. 50c. By Time.— Cae horse carriage per hour 75c. : Two horse carriage per hour $1.00. To or from any Railway Station, Stage Office, Steamer or Passenger V essel 50 cents each person, with 50 lbs. baggage. ^wW r^ • llf