Old Town Clock
Old Town Clock
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PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,543 contributions
Jul 2023
We passed this building on our way to the Citadel. It was a white building with irregular octagon tower. The shape of the tower I found interesting. Although the Old Town Clock is an Halifax iconic building, is not open for public, so you can only see it from the outside.
Written 18 July 2023
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,526 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
An old clock on an old building in the center of town. It was once one of the tallest structures in the city, but is now dwarfed by the many new tall apartment buildings. Still it looks good and has been preserved nicely.
Written 12 August 2024
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Stirling B
Ottawa, Canada765 contributions
Jul 2023
Passed the Old Town Clock on my way to visit the Citadel. When walking up the street towards the Citadel the Old Town Clock it sits at the foot of the Citadel. Built in the early 1800s it has been synonymous with Halifax ever since.
Written 21 July 2023
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Adetoyese O
Edmonton, Canada1,191 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
This icon tourist attraction site is very easy to spot from most places in the downtown area.
One of the signs there says the clock has been there since 1803. The sound of the clock bell can be heard even at the horbourfront and far away from the clock.
This spot is good for your exploring and seeing all the areas in the downtown, especially towards the harbourfront.
One of the signs there says the clock has been there since 1803. The sound of the clock bell can be heard even at the horbourfront and far away from the clock.
This spot is good for your exploring and seeing all the areas in the downtown, especially towards the harbourfront.
Written 18 March 2023
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Tanya v
Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada9 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
I just love the history and old world charm of Halifax. I always wanted to check out the old town clock. It is visible from many vantage points all over the city. So on a recent visit very early one morning I took the time to head on over to investigate it up close. It sits at the top of Citadel Hill, the and has been keeping time for 200 years. The inner workings arrived in Halifax from London in 1803 after being ordered by Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent.
It gave me a warm feeling whenever i saw it in pictures and it didn't disappoint when I finally got to see it up close. I love the architecture of it and I could imagine people looking up at it to tell them the time a hundred years ago. I took many pictures from all angles. While in Halifax definitely take a walk by to check out this lovely old working clock. It is significant landmark that is worth the visit :)
It gave me a warm feeling whenever i saw it in pictures and it didn't disappoint when I finally got to see it up close. I love the architecture of it and I could imagine people looking up at it to tell them the time a hundred years ago. I took many pictures from all angles. While in Halifax definitely take a walk by to check out this lovely old working clock. It is significant landmark that is worth the visit :)
Written 13 April 2013
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Patricia B
Melbourne, Australia52 contributions
Oct 2019
We saw this beautiful clock in the way to the military citadel. The taxi diver explained that it had survived the great explosion of 1917 and that it was meticulously maintained by clock experts.
Written 14 October 2019
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CeEmDee
North Wales, UK182 contributions
Oct 2019
Imposing building on a hill top. Worth the walk up to it to get a closer look and at the landscape/oceanscape beyond
Written 13 October 2019
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Micki R
Edmonton, Canada75 contributions
May 2013
Walking around the clock on the hill or just sitting on the grass watching Halifax below is a great way to relax in the summer.
Written 10 May 2013
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Faithfultraveler
Halifax, Canada2,366 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
The Town Clock, also known as the Old Town Clock or Citadel Clock Tower, is a clock tower located at Fort George in Halifax. Only takes a few moments to see when you are in the area.
A wee bit of history: The Town Clock began keeping time on October 20, 1803.
Citadel Hill employees wind the clock mechanism twice weekly.
A wee bit of history: The Town Clock began keeping time on October 20, 1803.
Citadel Hill employees wind the clock mechanism twice weekly.
Written 23 July 2024
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dan j
Port Coquitlam, Canada809 contributions
Jun 2023
As you leave the Citadel you can't miss the Old Town Clock, it's on the path down the hill from the Citadel.
Written 14 June 2023
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