Event 

Title:
Halifax Literary Walking Tour
Speaker(s):
Joanne McCarthy  
When:
Wednesday, Jun 10 06:00 pm - 07:30 pm
Where:
Downtown Halifax -
Category:
Social Events

Description

Halifax Public Libraries' Local History and Genealogy Librarian, Joanne McCarthy, will be treating APLA delegates to a literary walking tour around downtown Halifax. Join Joanne to explore famous authors, learn about local newspaper and publishing history stretching back to the eighteenth century, discover libraries and bookstores both past and present, and so much more.

“Dickens and Wilde, Howe and Montgomery - Halifax's literary history comes alive in this...walking tour highlighting famous authors, publishers, bookstores and libraries. Discover love and madness in Grafton Park. Gossip about infidelity, slander and political ambition in colonial Halifax. Hear about innovative ways journalists succeeded in the cut-throat competitive world of publishing newspapers. See Halifax as never before, through the eyes of Canada’s celebrated authors and world literary greats.” (Halifax Public Libraries) 

Register now!
There is no fee for the tour, but registration is required (maximum 25 participants). The tour is reserved for conference delegates.

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Note: The tour will be cancelled if it rains

Venue

Location:
Downtown Halifax

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