Saturday morning from Margaree we got a late start as we had a stream of visitors; the consequence of camping at a lookout. One visitor, a gentleman from NY with his white dog, is retired and lives in NS for part of the summer. The dog was very friendly, liked having his ears scratched, and afforded us a dose of borrowed pet.

From Margaree our route took us south across the middle of the island toward Halifax, the capital city of Nova Scotia. With the help of a very pleasant lady at a visitor center along the way we chose a camping ground, Shubie Park, in the city of Dartmouth across the harbor from downtown Halifax. As it turned out that's where we would spend the next 3 nights.

Sunday in addition to emails and other internet related research and chores we explored some of the area around Shubie Park in the truck for groceries and by foot along the nearby beaches and walking paths.

Monday we ventured onto the local bus and ferry system to visit downtown Halifax. We followed part of a self guided walking tour of the city. We failed to visit the citadel (an 1820s era stone fort on the top of the prominent hill) as we neglected to carry our National Parks pass. The downtown struck us as very pleasant, some old buildings dotted around an obviously modern and somewhat affluent city. Not too big but big enough to have amenities. A spectacular harbor. Not surprising that this place was an important naval base for the British during colonial times.

During our stay in Halifax (and NS generally) the weather has been surprisingly humid and warm. So in the end perspiration and tired legs brought the walking tour to an end.