Citadel Hill & Halifax’s Many Forgotten Forts

[@kathypritchard6745]

You really may watching this fun, I loved the way you tell the History. I love learning about Halifax. Even my daughter like it, its the way you came across....keep it up..Maybe a film about Halifax North in the 1950's-1960, the jail,building of Mulgrave Park, how kids when to two different School, depending on your religion, the pit......THANKS AGAIN

[@bluelobstertales]

Thanks for the wonderful note, Kathy! We're so happy you and your daughter enjoyed the history! And those are some great ideas, we'll look into it! :)

[@Motorcycle_Mike]

Incredible production, I’m thoroughly impressed with the edit, content and well spoken host. How does this not have 1 million views?

[@bluelobstertales]

Thanks, Mike! We appreciate the view and comment, and are so happy you enjoyed the video!

[@TheBennyFong]

I was born here, lived here, my whole life, and this presentation is really beautifully done.

[@bluelobstertales]

Halifax really has such incredible history! Thanks for watching! :)

[@ramiTML]

This video was so well done! The production and information presented was perfect. I’m amazed you don’t have 1+ million subscribers! Keep up the great work!

[@bluelobstertales]

Thanks for the kind words, ramiTML! We’re so happy you enjoyed the video! :)

[@patriciarobinson5909]

Great work and very interesting! Have you thought about doing a piece on the 1917 Halifax explosion?

[@bluelobstertales]

Thanks so much for checking out our video! We have definitely looked at that topic, it would be a fascinating subject to cover!

[@BetamaxKing]

Awesome job on this!

[@bluelobstertales]

Thanks for the kind note! We're so glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@TheBasedCanadian]

I live downtown Halifax and I just love all of the history that surrounds me.

[@bluelobstertales]

Halifax has such an amazing history… so fortunate to still have so much of it intact and accessible!

[@DarrelMac1469]

I love that they filmed from the upper decks of the ferries

[@bluelobstertales]

We certainly did, Darrel. Great views from the upper deck! :)

[@daveholley2156]

I just found this channel and l LOVE IT ! You are so Polished I thought I was watching PBS or one of the E/I shows I watch on weekends ? The camera and editing work is Top Notch ! Don't know why YT's augoryth picked me (except I'm subscribed to a Butt load of sailing channels ?) But glad it did ! Looking forward to new adventures and head South where you don't have to wear a Parka and Mittens to film ! ✌️💙🎵 From St Louis Missouri USA

[@bluelobstertales]

We are so happy the algorithm brought you to us! And thank you so much for your really kind comments! We’re having such a blast working on these videos. Yes! We’ve definitely been considering some Age of Sail and pirate history down south to warm our chilly Canadian souls! :) thanks again!!

[@Motorcycle_Mike]

Incredible production, I’m thoroughly impressed with the edit, content and well spoken host. How does this not have 1 million views?

[@Steve-mz7np]

The cannon goes off at noon everyday and so does 100 car alarms.

[@bluelobstertales]

History truly coming to life, Steve! :) Thanks for watching!

[@cellobob2358]

That makes me want to visit Halifax!

[@bluelobstertales]

Yes, we’ve really enjoyed our time in Halifax. Great place to explore!

[@randallnathan7248]

Who knew there were so many forts in Halifax all within a days worth of sightseeing.

[@bluelobstertales]

Halifax has many more forts than one might think… in fact, based on experience, it takes about 26,000 steps to see just these forts. :)

[@larrygiesbrecht3428]

4:48 "The 5 original forts were left to decay" after 1755. Is it known by what year there would have been nothing left of the original 5 forts?

[@bluelobstertales]

That’s actually a great question! Apparently the 5 original forts were completely gone around the end of the Seven Years’ War, possibly by 1765. And if you’re interested in learning more, check out this website, it is a wealth of really trustworthy information! hmhps.ca Their article titled “Defending Halifax: The Early Fortifications” directly talks about this very subject! Thanks so much for your awesome question and watching our video! :)

[@Very_Silly_Individual]

How do we know they lived there for thousands of years, and not someone else? 2:32

[@denniskutchera1084]

How can a blockhouse be only 12 feet square, contain cannons and house 20 men? kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmWpYaFoq5t0kM0si=5rFvScXp8OVz1tzB&t=263

[@bluelobstertales]

It seems unimaginable! But check this out - hmhps.ca/sites/peninsular-blockhouses#:~:text=Positioned%20on%20the%20highest%20ridges,the%20Peninsular%20Road%20connecting%20them.