Halifax - Day 2 and Great Big Sea

Today was day number two in Halifax.  It started off like any other vacation day.  Sleeping in and laying about the hotel room were involved.  When we finally got moving it was about noon.  The plan was to go to the Alexander Keith Brewery and guess what that plan actually worked!  We got there in time for the 2pm tour but it was full so we had to get tickets for the 3pm tour.  Oh no more time to shop.

Sign Outside the Building

The tour itself was rather interesting.  They took a historical approach to the endeavor and had three costumed people who guided us through the brewery of yesterday (1820's).  It was different then many tours I have been on.  Toward the end of the tour we entered what appeared to be a replication of Alexander Keith's original tavern.  There we were served our choice of Keith's Ale.  I chose to try the Red Amber Ale and it was surprisingly delicious.  After a little song and games the tour ended with a good time had by all. 

Me with my Red Amber Ale

Lunch was the next order of business. We ate at the pub located in the brewery.  It was quite delicious and reasonable affordable. After that was handled we were off to a free concert in Celebration Square in honor of the 2011 Canada Games taking place in Halifax.  The opening act, Jeremy Fisher, started at 7 with the main act, Great Big Sea, starting at 8pm.  We got there about 6 and there was already a large crowd.  By the time we left about 8:45pm (the concert was still going) there was rumored to be over 1500 people there and boy would I believe it. Here is an article from a local Halifax newspaper regarding the concert

Before the Show Even Started

By the time we got back to our hotel room it was almost 11pm and we were exhausted.  So ended another wonderful day in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  Today should be just as great!