History
The Halifax Town Clock was commissioned in 1803 by Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, as a gift to the city and its garrison. It has kept time for over two centuries from its perch overlooking downtown Halifax.
Landmark
With its Georgian-style architecture and commanding position on Citadel Hill, the clock is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Its chimes continue to mark the rhythm of daily life below.
Tourism
A favourite photo stop for visitors, the Town Clock represents both precision and tradition-symbolizing Halifax’s enduring link to its British colonial heritage.
Location: 44.6474568, -63.5776215
Tags:
– House Number: 1766
– Province: Nova Scotia
– Amenity: clock
– Name: Halifax Town Clock
– Source: CanVec 6.0 – NRCan
– Tourism: attraction
– Wheelchair Accessible: Partially Accessible
– Wikidata: Q1725585
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Halifax Town Clock
– Street: Brunswick Street
– City: Halifax