Georges Island National Historic Site of Canada
Georges Island National Historic Site of Canada is a reserve in Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada. Georges Island National Historic Site of Canada is situated nearby to the suburb Downtown Halifax, as well as near the neighborhood Schmidtville.Places of Interest
Highlights include Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and Pier 21.
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Museum
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The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is Canada's national museum of immigration. The museum occupies part of Pier 21, the former ocean liner terminal and immigration shed from 1928 to 1971.
Pier 21
Museum
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Pier 21 is a former ocean liner terminal and immigration shed from 1928 to 1971 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Nearly one million immigrants came to Canada through Pier 21, and it is the last surviving seaport immigration facility in Canada.
Halifax Railway Station
Railway station
Halifax station is an inter-city railway terminal in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, operated by Via Rail.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Halifax and North End.
Halifax
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Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia and the largest city in Atlantic Canada. The city's origins and rich maritime history derive from a strategic location and one of the world's great natural harbours.
North End
Locality
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The North End of Halifax is a neighbourhood of Halifax, Nova Scotia occupying the northern part of Halifax Peninsula immediately north of Downtown Halifax. North End is situated 3 km northwest of Georges Island National Historic Site of Canada.
Hydrostone
Neighborhood
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Hydrostone is a neighbourhood in the North End of the Halifax Peninsula in the Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, Canada. It consists of ten short parallel streets and is bordered by Duffus Street to the north, Young Street to the south, Isleville Street to the west and Novalea Drive to the east. Hydrostone is situated 4½ km northwest of Georges Island National Historic Site of Canada.
Georges Island National Historic Site of Canada
- Type: Reserve
- Location: Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada, Canada, North America
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Latitude
44.64118° or 44° 38′ 28″ northLongitude
-63.55962° or 63° 33′ 35″ westElevation
17 metres (56 feet)Open location code
87PRJCRR+F5GeoNames ID
5960487
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