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) 

• The tour takes approximately 1 ½ - 2 hours
• Meet in front of the Spring Garden Road Memorial Public Library, 5381 Spring Garden Road, in the Park, by the flag poles.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water
• The tour is accessible (no stairs), but participants should be prepared for the hilly terrain of downtown Halifax.
• The tour route can be viewed online at http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/images/pdfs/walking_tour.pdf
• For more information about the tour go to http://www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/content/view/234/428/

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