Friday, June 25, begins a week of Naval festivities here in Halifax as the harbour plays host to visiting war ships from around the world. It’s International Fleet Review Week—the first in 25 years. And this time, the Queen is coming. The Fleet Review, reserved for special occasions only, will mark the Canadian Navy’s 100-year […]
Fleet Week
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How to pick up, or put off, a sailor
Lock up your sons and daughters! Having been cooped for months at sea, the thousands of sailors in port this week will most assuredly be on the prowl, and who could blame them? For some landlubber locals, picking up a sailor from a faraway country may sound exciting. But for others, the extra dosage of […]
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Meeting Queen Elizabeth
You only have a few seconds to impress Queen Elizabeth on Monday, June 28, when she walks Garrison Grounds (3:40-3:50pm) and the Common (4:15-4:25pm), then Tuesday on the wharf behind the Maritime Museum (4:45 pm). But if you want to play with the Queen, you have to roll like a king. Here are tips so […]
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A sailor’s guide to watering holes
If you’re walking around downtown this week, chances are you’re a sailor after a stiff drink or sailors are asking you where to find one. Luckily, plenty of bars will be catering to our thirsty visitors. Sailors can get a taste of their naval history if they head to The Seahorse Tavern (1665 Argyle Street). […]
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How to get on a boat
Halifax International Fleet Review means more navy ships will be coming into the harbour than the average person can keep track of. The event’s website (see tinyurl.com/ShipsGalore) has a list of all the ships, detailing a short biographical history and statistics for each vessel, including what kind of weaponry the ships carry. There’ll be at […]
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Uniformly impressed
This week the city will be hit with a barrage of sailors roaming its streets. Civilians aren’t required to know and adhere to any of the ranking positions. We won’t be called out for not addressing someone as lieutenant or not giving due respect for the type of lieutenant he or she is, but it’s […]
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Getting a souvenir tattoo
Fleet week is here, and sailors want new tattoos. Danny Bartlett at Kara’s Urban Day Spa (5980 Spring Garden Road, 422-3900) says that he’s already inked a few sailors. Anchors are popular, or laurels to represent a rank, or the number 100 to commemorate the centennial. Guys are even doing “Pier 21 stuff, images with […]