The age-old ice breaker “If you could time travel, when would you choose to visit?” continues to be used in a variety of settings from classes, conferences, summer camps, and work places as a way to get to know those around you. But if you actually had to choose, beyond the standard answers of Ancient Greece or Egypt, what would you choose? For me, there is no question that if I was to abandon a modern era of technology and medical advances, I wouldn’t travel too far back – but to an age that there are still those living from. I would dive in to the 1940’s. The high-waist buttoned…

Have you ever been to Halifax’s Naval Museum? Many Haligonians would answer no, or you may see a confused look upon their faces. Maybe even hear something along the lines of “Halifax has a Naval Museum!?”. As one of Halifax’s hidden gems, the Naval Museum of Halifax is located off Gottingen Street on the Stadacona base. Bring your government issued photo ID to get in, and a couple minute walk to the right will bring you to the beautiful Admiralty House. Admission is free, donations appreciated. About the Naval Museum Admiralty House was built from 1815 to 1819, used as the home for the Commander in Chief of the Royal Navy’s…