Halifax Explosion Memorial

Fort Needham Memorial Park

There is a 10-bell carillon in the Memorial, many of the bells

donated by family members of those killed in the explosion.

The Memorial overlooks the Narrows (strait connecting the upper 

Halifax Harbour to the Bedford Basin) where the Norwegian vessel Imo 

collided with the Mont Blanc, a French cargo ship loaded with explosives.

Also, a series of markers are being placed around Halifax to serve as a 

permanent commemoration the the Explosion.  Twelve, 10-foot high 

marked will be placed in 9 locations around the city incorporating English, 

French and Mi'kmaq text as well as a Mik'maq petroglyph.

(Halifax weather report -

- Saturday, Dec 22nd - rainy and 12 degrees plus!

- today (Sunday) - minus 4, dry and sunny)