The Old Burying Ground,
Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 3K4
I visited the Old Burying Ground in July 2014 , it was a very hot summer day, so I visited by accident . I was looking for a shaded site to sit . They have some large older trees. So while I was entering the site. I just decided to visit.
Like the name says it’s an old burying ground , if you prefer …it’s a cemetery. Don’t expect to see splendors or luxuriant flowers. But still, they have some benches if you need to rest or just want to meditate . They also have some monuments, that might be of some interest if you like to read (culture and heritage of Holigonians) .
Be careful when you walk and what you touch , It’s very old, some tombstones are already broken , some names have erased in time , we need to protect and respect this historical site. Some of these old tombstones belongs to notables , a few militaries and regular civilians , many of those died of the typhoid fever epidemic . From an historic point of view , It’s probably the oldest cemetery in Halifax. It was created in 1749, it’s now more then 2 acres of ground. Lots of ground to cover ( wear flat shoes).
Tips:best time to visit is in a very hot summer day, since you’ll have lots of shaded area to protect you from the sun.
It’s free , easy to access, I would recommend to anyone who is eager to learn more about the culture of Halifax and their heritage (historic site).
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