Halifax P&O
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This slide is not part of the program.
Editor’s Notes:Credit is given for information and photos in a separate attachment. The info and photos
are used only for this demonstration. This PowerPoint is not for public use without permission.
To keep the lecture moving and on track, slides are used on an average of one per minute.
In any advertisements for this lecture - writing utensils and paper will be suggested. This will allow the writing of questions during the lecture. Questions to be at the end of the lecture.
This program is a draft. Only on-line research and memory were used. Coordination with assorted P&O, such as the Tour Desk, is desirable. This would allow sharing of the current situation, i.e., which products need to be sold or “upselling” opportunities. More animations and/or sounds could be added. Updating, such as the weather slides, would be required.
Allow at least 10 seconds per slide to see any animations.
“Click” to start slide program.
Halifax
Just over the horizon
Questions?
Lecture outline:City LocationHistoryCultureSome practical information (weather, local customs) Out and about (shopping, dining, what to see, how to see)
Where in the world is Halifax?
HISTORY
Native American:Mi'kmaq tribe
HISTORY
British
Acadians
British Loyalist
Scots
French
Portuguese
AfricansGermans
HISTORY
1917 Explosion
1912 HMS Titanic
HISTORY - WW2
Near Halifaxseveral ships and submarines remain below the surface as a result of naval actions.
HISTORYLocal legend
ALEXANDER KEITH
Businessman, politician, business founder, public utilities involvement, city
commissioner, mayor, national legislator, charitable, fraternity leader
Today
Culture
Early JulyA once in a lifetime experience !
Come back and cruise with us then.
Culture - waterfront
HMCS Sackville – Canada’s Naval Memorial
Culture - Art
Culture for kids
Theodore Tugboat
Adult only culture
other Culture events
Throughout the year there are other culture activities such as the Halifax Pop Explosion
and Wine Tasting.
See the Tour Desk for the latest information.
Weather of Halifax Halifax Weather and Climate: Spring - Halifax, Nova Scotia
(NS), CanadaAlways a popular time to visit Halifax, spring signals the end of the frosty winter weather and from March onwards, daytime temperatures stay well above freezing. In April, sunny spring weather in Halifax results in daytime temperatures reaching up to 10°C / 50°F on occasion, although the nights are still fairly chilly at this time of the year. Mid-spring in Halifax often features foggy weather, which becomes particularly common during the evenings and nights.
Typical spring Halifax weather: -2°C / 28°F -9°C / 16°F Halifax weather in March 2°C / 36°F -5°C / 23°F Halifax weather in April 8°C / 46°F 0°C / 32°F Halifax weather in May 14°C / 57°F 5°C / 41°F Halifax weather in June 19°C / 66°F 10°C / 50°F
Halifax port day weather forecast:
Local customs1. Many stores are closed all day, or partially,
on Sunday.2. Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale is a local
favorite brew.3. Instead of “cheers”, “sociable” is often said.4. The Canadian one- dollar coin is known as a
“loony”; the two-dollar coin is known “toony”.
5. Thanksgiving in Canada is the second Monday in October.
Out and about: reality check
1. Yes, you are vacation.2. No, do not ignore personal safety.3. Keep passport available at all times while in
a foreign country.4. Safety in numbers.5. Maintain situational awareness.6. The Halifax phone number for emergencies
is 911.
Shopping, may I suggest the ship’s shops and boutique? (Princess has)"Best Onboard Shopping” Porthole Magazine 2008 & 2009 Readers'
Choice Awards
Unique merchandise, reasonable pricedWindow shop, then compare with the Halifax
products.
Out and about: power shoppingFor “power shopping”, see the cruise Shopping
expert Ms Smith. Her live lecture on Halifax shopping is at 4 p.m. in the Green Room. Her desk is in the main lobby area, near the Tour Desk – hours 1 to 4 p.m. (sea days).
Out and about: casual shopping includes
Spring Garden Road shopping area six malls
Example - Park Lane Mall
Out and about: casual shopping includesHistoric PropertiesShopping and dining
Out and about: casual shopping includesBarrington Place30 specialty shops
Out and about: diningAs with shopping, may I suggest you enrich your onboard
experience.
Out and about: diningA SEAFOOD
EXPERIENCE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Art on a plate
Out and about: diningSENSATIONAL
SEAFOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Out and about: diningSENSATIONAL
SEAFOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Out and about: diningSLOW FOOD, PREPARED WITH CARE AND SIMPLICITY
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What to do? How to do it?Around the city
Outside the city
Both
What to do? How to do it?Around the city
The Halifax Citadel Historic Site
What to do? How to do it?Around the city
Halifax Harbor By Tall Ship
What to do? How to do it?Around the city
Treasures Of R.M.S. Titanic
What to do? How to do it?Around the city
Walking Tour Of Halifax
What to do? How to do it?Outside the city
Coastal Drive To Peggy's Cove
What to do? How to do it?Outside the city
Lunenburg Getaway
What to do? How to do it?Outside the city
BIKETOUR
What to do? How to do it?Outside the city
Tidal Bore Rafting Adventure
What to do? How to do it?Around and Outside the city
Best Of Halifax & Peggy's Cove With Lunch
What to do? How to do it?Near the debarking point.
Pier 21 area
Immigration MuseumStatuesRestaurantsPubsShoppingWaterfrontHistorical MarkersBus stops
This is what we covered during the last few minutes:City LocationHistoryCultureSome practical information (weather, local customs) Out and about (shopping, dining, what to see, how to see)
Questions ? We have another few minutes less in this
room. Tour information: the Tour Desk in the main
lobby. For “power shopping” questions, connect Ms
Smith. Her desk is near the Tour Desk, hours 1 – 4
p.m. (sea days) My desk is near the Tour Desk in the main
lobby, 9 a.m. – noon.
Thank Youfor
your time and attention
