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A Walk along Halifax’s Waterfront

00 Halifax Waterfront

I enjoyed my visit to Halifax, although I’d have to say it’s not one of the prettier cities in Canada.  An exception to this impression was my walk along the city’s waterfront, which is a lovely place.
The city has a terrific 6-km boardwalk known as the HarbourWalk which stretches along the main highlights of harbor and which is said to be one of the longest boardwalks in the world.  It’s flat and easy to do, and walking this stretch is most pleasant on a nice summer day.

Harbourwalk, Halifax Waterfront

Harbourwalk, Halifax Waterfront


The walk offers some nice views of the harbor, and of ships and sailboats moving about — even of a lighthouse on an island.  There’s the sound of gulls and of waves crashing, and …

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Disney World’s Boardwalk, Orlando

62 Boardwalk, Walt Disney World (56)

Few places do a better job of creating false reality than Walt Disney World.  When I recently visited Orlando, I attended a medical meeting within the theme park, not far from the”Epcot Resort” region.  This area is near Crescent Lake and includes the Beach and Yacht Club resorts and Disney’s Boardwalk.  While I was in a beautiful subtropical place, the area gave me the very carefully crafted impression I was somewhere else.  It’s one of the many aspects of the Disney parks I really enjoy.

The Beach and Yacht Club resorts are designed in the New England style and feature the top quality amenities you’d expect when staying at Disney — comfortable rooms, pools, a variety of eateries — but also …

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