Historical tour of the fortifications in Point Pleasant Park

Tom Tulloch, a local historian, will lead a walking tour of the five main fortifications in Point Pleasant Park. We will meet in the parking lot near Black Rock Beach at 5pm (weather permitting). Point Pleasant was a vital location for the defense of Halifax's naval stronghold for nearly 200 years, evolving from 18th century earthen redoubts armed with smooth-bore cannons, to powerful long-range guns in concrete emplacements aided by modern searchlights and wireless communications. The tour will offer glimpses into defensive technology and tactics spanning centuries. The tour is approximately 2 hours.