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Episode 01: Georges Island - Part One

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Uploaded by on Aug 9, 2009

Situated in Halifax Harbour, Georges Island was established as a military garrison to defend the city of Halifax and Nova Scotia. Its fortifications have been strengthened over the years. It currently no longer functions as a military installation. It is operated by Parks Canada but remains off limits to the public. The event, "Explore Georges Island," has attracted visitors to tour the island and its fortifications. This episode includes the tour of Fort Charlotte on the island.

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  • I really enjoyed these videos. George's Island is a very special place for me as my father, David Barkhouse, was the last lightkeeper posted there, making it my childhood home until I was 10. Thanks for sharing it!

  • @MrsHowell You're very welcome! I'm glad you've enjoyed these videos. This is nothing more than just a hobby outside of my usual work (as a Computer Graphics Artist at Halifax Film).

    I will be posting more videos of Halifax (I was just taking a short break).

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  • i am going there tomorow

  • @hfxland1749 I'm looking forward to seeing them!

  • @hfxland1749 ya its really fun. i go there every year with my cuzins and grandpa. there is also a lady in black (she's a ghost who haunts the island) ...scary lol

  • @sk84l1f3991 i took a look at pics of Georges Island (Boston Harbor). Looks similar to Georges Island (Halifax Harbour). It has Fort Warren where as Georges Island (Halifax) has Fort Charlotte.

  • @hfxland1749 well its not a lot like this one. it is a bit different

  • @sk84l1f3991 Hey! I didn't know there was one in Boston Harbor! That's cool!  I'm due for a trip to Boston (haven't been there in years).

  • @sk84l1f3991 oh because i go to one in boston harbor

  • @sk84l1f3991 Georges Island sits at the mouth of Halifax Harbour in Halifax,Nova Scotia Canada.

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