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Noon gun in Halifax

As part of an old tradition in a 'navy' town, the gun is fired by actors in costume at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Long. -63.57923, Lat. 44.64700 | written on 13th Sep 2005 by Greg Yetman | Email this to a friend | abusive?

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Cait Hurley replies: Not just Halifax. In Vancouver, they fire a cannon and they also play the national anthem, quite close to where my brother lives. will need to look up the details!

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