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Did you know? One of the most popular sites to visit in Halifax is the historic Halifax Citadel. Overlooking downtown Halifax, this hilltop fortress is the remnant of a British garrison that was first established in the 18th century. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, which itself was built in 1856, never saw a battle. However, the warren-like tunnels, powder magazines, and barracks have been preserved, and living-history guides give tours, making this one of the top tourist attractions in the city.

If you haven’t been to Halifax yet, or you’re looking to return, we’ve got some travel guides and videos to help you plan your next visit.

So, in the 131st edition of the Weekly Goose, let’s dive into Halifax, Nova Scotia!

Happy travels!

Beaver Bites

• One of the most popular attractions in Banff National Park is the Banff Gondola, which takes visitors to the top of Sulphur Mountain. However, some tourists recently got more than they bargained for when a storm caused a power outage, stranding people in the gondolas and at the top of the mountain. Obviously, people weren’t happy about the situation, but with restaurants and world-class views, there are certainly worse places to be “stuck”.
  
  

• As some of you may have heard by now, Meta has started the process of ending news availability in Canada in response to the Online News Act, a law requiring digital platforms to pay local news outlets. It’s still early to say how this will play out, but let’s hope you at least see “news” from Must Do Canada.
  
  

• As a nation of hockey, we were surprised to learn how fast other sports are growing in Canada, such as soccer, basketball, and pickleball. However, we’re completely gobsmacked that cricket is now the fastest-growing sport in Canada. In fact, the Global T20 Canada (GT20), an international cricket competition featuring several of the world’s biggest cricketing stars, just took place in Brampton.
  
  

• According to a new survey conducted by Research Co., the United Kingdom and Japan are the most-liked countries among Canadians. Japan is definitely one of our favourite countries, but we’re surprised it’s not one of the most visited countries, such as Mexico. On the opposite side of the spectrum, North Korea ranks last, which should come as no surprise to anyone.
  
  

• It seems like more and more Canadian cities are piloting projects of allowing alcohol in public parks. Torontonians, for example, can now consume alcohol in 27 public parks up until early October. While a beer or two might be fine, it’ll be interesting to see if certain people ruin it for everyone.
  
  

• Perhaps we’ve been living under a rock but when did Taylor Swift suddenly become such a phenomenon in the music world? After an outcry from Swifties (fans of her music) across the country, Taylor Swift finally booked an Eras Tour stop in Toronto, bringing six shows to Canada’s largest city.
  
  

• From Winnie the Pooh to James Bond, there are a lot of characters that have been born in Winnipeg. But it doesn’t stop there. With all the craze over the latest Oppenheimer movie, this is the story of a Canadian from Winnipeg that also helped America build the nuclear bomb.
  
  

• Look up to the sky on August 30th and you might just see a beautiful Blue Moon.

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