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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Cruise ships dock in the scenic and historic downtown area only a short
walk to museums, the Citadel, public gardens, restaurants, breweries,
shopping, etc. You'll need transportation to Peggy's Cove, the Fairview
Lawn (Titanic) Cemetery, and Fisherman's Cove.
This guide covers:
• Areas within walking distance of the cruise ship
• Peggy's Cove – an hour by car or bus
• Titanic Cemetery – a short ride from port (rental car or taxi)
• Fisherman's Cove – a 30 minute ride from the ship
• Renting a car
Map of downtown Halifax. Cruise ships dock near Pier 21. Note the scale of 1000 feet.
CAVEAT
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Tom Sheridan
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Table of Contents
Halifax cruise ship port 2 Public Gardens 8
Places to visit in the port area 3 Walking Map of Downtown Halifax 8
Sites withing walking distance of the port 4 Fairview Titanic Cemetery 9
Alexander Keith's Brewery 4 Peggy's Cove 10
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic 5 Swissair flight 111 memorial 13
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia 6 Fisherman's Cove 14
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site 7 Renting a car 16
Halifax Town Clock 7 Goal of port guides – your feedback is important 20
Average Fahrenheit Temperature (High/Low)
May (57/41) June (67/51) July (73/58) August (73/57) September (66/53) October (56/43)
Halifax Cruise Ship Port
Cruise ships dock in a North-South line from Pier 20 to Pier 24. Use this address in Google maps or your GPS
to locate the cruise port Lower Water St & Terminal Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
It's a short walk toward the North along Lower Water Street to the city.
The Garrison Brewery, the Farmers Market, and the Pier 21 museum are next to the ship's dock
To determine the number of ships in port and where your ship will dock, check the port schedule at
http://www.cruisehalifax.ca/our-visitors/index.html
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Garrison Brewing Company (across the street from Pier 20)
Halifax has always been at the centre of a proud and vibrant Maritime
brewing tradition. In 1754, William Steel was the first local brewer to
quench the thirsts of early settlers and troops gathered on Citadel Hill.
Many would follow, with over 20 breweries having operated by the time
of prohibition.
Garrison Brewing Company is following in this tradition by producing
premium ales of distinction for the local market. With our inaugural batch
of “Irish Red Ale” in 1997, Garrison introduced the craft beer movement
to Nova Scotians and visitors alike. Today Garrison brews a variety of full flavored, all natural, preservative
free ales. Each glass represents a tribute to the art of hand-crafting ales with the finest natural ingredients. See
this website for more details http://www.garrisonbrewing.com/brewery.html
The Halifax Seaport Terminal – Farmers Market is
in the building south of Pier 20. Vendor stands include The
Fabulous Food Boulevard Stands, Fox Hill Cheese House,
Gourmandises Avenue, Julian’s Bakery, Noggins Farm,
Norbert’s Cafe, Riverview Herbs, Seablooms, Sea Foam
Lavender, Steve-O-Reno’s Cappuccino, That Dutchman’s
Cheese and The Fish Shop. The market also sells fresh fruit &
vegetables, candy, cookies, several prepared foods, souvenirs,
and products by local craftsmen. To check open hours see,
http://halifaxfarmersmarket.com/
Pier 21 Canada's Immigration Museum 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7 (902) 425-7770
This is located between piers 20 and 22.
May 1 to October 31 Hours:
OPEN: Seven days a week; 9:30am to 5:30pm
Ticket Type Price
Adult $8.60
Senior (60 years and over) $7.60
Children (6 – 16 years of age) $5.00
Children (5 and under) FREE
Pier 21 is one of the historically most interesting
places in Halifax. The pier was where most of
the immigrants to Canada landed from 1928 to
1971. It was thus a place of joy and tears close
together - joy for those who were admitted to the
country, tears to those who weren't.
A museum gives an overview on those years, focusing mainly on some objects that are connected to
immigration to Canada. More interesting than the actual exhibition is the 3D multimedia show in there that tells
the story of a fictitious officer of Pier 21 who worked there from 1928 to 1971 and saw thousands of immigrants
entering the country. In addition to nearly 1.000.000 people entering Canada, 500.000 soldiers left it via
Halifax during World War II.
When you're done with the museum, don't miss visiting the souvenir shops downstairs. They are well-sorted
and offer a multitude of interesting souvenirs. For more information, see this website
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/Canada/Province_of_Nova_Scotia/Halifax-
908494/Things_To_Do-Halifax-Pier_21-BR-1.html#ixzz1LqzhpAha
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Sites within walking distance from the port: • 3/10th mile - Alexander Keith's Brewery, • 4/10th mile - Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, • 6/10th mile - Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, • 7/10th mile - Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, and • 8/10th mile - Public Gardens Alexander Keith's Brewery 3/10th mile from the ship 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax, B3J 3R5, Canada +1 902-455-1474 Normal hours are noon-8 PM except closing is at 5 PM on Sundays. This is one of the oldest brewery in North America dating back to 1820. Alexander Keith's India Pale Ale is Nova Scotia's most popular beer and the number one specialty beer in markets across Canada. These beers were developed before standards for beers, so they don't meet the composition of modern beers, and the names of the beers have been changed. We can expect more new variations of the old recipes because these beers are very popular. There is a tour available $ 16/adult, $ 15/senior every half hour. The tour lasts one hour and ends with a free sample of two pints of beer. It's a theatrical tour involving actors in period costume recreating what life was like in 1863. Some people love the tour, some don't – check the internet reviews. I have not visited this site. Halifax-06-15-2011.pdf Page 4 of 20 For more guides, see www.TomsPortGuides.com
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic 4/10th mile from the ship
1675 Lower Water Street Halifax, Nova Scotia CANADA B3J 1S3 902-424-7490
$ 8.75 (adult) $ 7.75 (senior)
Hours of Operation Nov. 1 - Apr. 30 May 1 - Oct. 31
Monday closed 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 8:00 pm 9:30 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday thru Saturday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The Museum is wheelchair accessible, equipped with a passenger elevator, wheelchair accessible stalls in the
public washrooms, and automatic doors at two of the main entrances. Wheelchairs are also available to visitors
at the Museum’s front desk upon request (limited availability)
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the oldest and
largest Maritime Museum in Canada. There’s no better
place to immerse yourself in Nova Scotia’s rich maritime
heritage.
From small craft boat building to World War Convoys, the
Days of Sail to the Age of Steam, the Titanic to the Halifax
Explosion, you’ll discover the stories, events and people
that have come to define Nova Scotia and its relationship
with the sea.
Take a seat in a replica Titanic deck chair or step aboard
CSS Acadia and have a front row seat to history.
The collection of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, a part of the Nova Scotia Museum, represents the
marine history of Nova Scotia and those regions or subjects that are considered significant or of interest to the
people of Nova Scotia. The Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian merchant marine, Nova Scotia small craft and
shipwrecks are subjects well represented in the collection, much of which dates from 1850 to the present. The
collection includes:
• Over 24,000 artifacts, most of which are on display.
• Visible Storage allows you to view hundreds of artifacts including sailors' souvenirs, tableware,
lanterns, Canadian Naval ships badges, octants, sextants and telescopes.
• The Museum's collection of 20,000 photographs, its vessel plans and nautical charts are housed in, and
accessible through, the Museum's library.
• The Museum has the largest collection of ship portraits in Canada with over 300 ship portraits of ships
such as the Barque John A. Harvie.
• The Museum also has an important small craft collection displayed in The Small Craft Gallery and two
Boat Sheds. Currently under restoration is the C Class sloop, Whim.
• The First Order Lens from Sambro Island Lighthouse
• Shoes of the Titanic Unknown Child.
• Shipwreck treasures of Nova Scotia, the Navy, convoys, Days of Sail, Sable Island and lifesaving,
Titanic, the Halifax Explosion, the Age of Steam
• The restored ship chandlery of William Robertson and Son.
• During the summer months, the museum also displays Canada’s longest-serving hydrographic vessel,
CSS Acadia.
See this link for gorgeous photos of the ships in the harbor on display outside the museum:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maritime_Museum_of_the_Atlantic
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia 6/10th mile from the ship
1723 Hollis Street Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1V9 902 424 5280
$ 12 admission. Open 7 days a week 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Daily Tours - Tuesday to Sunday at 2:30 pm Thursday at 2:30 and 7:00 pm
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the largest art museum in Atlantic Canada. With locations in downtown
Halifax and downtown Yarmouth, the Gallery houses the Province's art collection and offers a range of
exhibitions and programming. Check this link for exhibitions
http://www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/en/AGNS_Halifax/exhibitions/default.aspx
CAUTION – STEEP GRADES:
There is almost no change in grade walking North-South along the roads such as Lower Water Street to
the sites above. However, there is a reasonably steep grade on the streets going East-West. The photo
below shows the grade to walk from Lower Water Street to the Halifax Citadel or Public Gardens which
are up the hill. If you are comfortable walking 1000 feet on steep grades, it will not be a problem. But if
you have mobility issues, it will be difficult to walk up to, and down from, the Citadel and Public Gardens
from Lower Water Street. My wife walks with a cane and could not walk this grade considering the
distance.
You may be able to take public transportation or a cab from the port to the Citadel and Public Gardens. There is
a hop-on bus, but I have not used it.
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Halifax Citadel National Historic Site 7/10th mile from the ship
Rainnie Drive, Halifax 902-426-5080 Hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Adult $ 7.80 Senior $ 6.55 parking $ 3.15
From the time of its founding in 1749 through the
19th century, Halifax was one of four principal
overseas naval stations in the British Empire. To
defend Halifax, British military authorities built a
series of fortifications in and around this strategic
port - a system now known as the Halifax Defense
Complex .
The present Citadel, completed in 1856, is the fourth
in a series of forts since 1749 to occupy the hill
overlooking the harbor. It is an excellent example of
a 19th-century bastion fortification complete with defensive ditch, ramparts, musketry gallery, powder
magazine and signal masts. Although never attacked, the fort was garrisoned by the British Army until 1906 and
by Canadian Forces during the First and Second World Wars.
The fourth Citadel was established to guard against a land-based attack from the United States. This massive,
star-shaped, masonry fortification took 28 years to build. Constructed originally as a smooth-bore fortification,
the Citadel quickly became obsolete with the introduction of powerful rifled guns in the 1860s. In response to
the rapidly changing times, the Citadel upgraded its armaments and for the first time could defend the harbor as
well as the land approach because the new artillery fired heavier shells a greater distance and with more
accuracy.
The major role for the Citadel after the turn of the century was to provide barrack accommodations and act as a
command centre for other harbor defenses. When the Second World War broke out in 1939, the Citadel was
used as a temporary barracks for troops going overseas and as the centre for anti-aircraft operations for Halifax.
Halifax Town Clock In the Citadel Historic Site facing Brunswick Street
The Town Clock, also sometimes called the Old Town Clock or Citadel Clock
Tower, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the historic urban core of
Halifax. The idea of a clock for the British Army and Royal Navy garrison at
Halifax is credited to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, who arranged for a turret
clock to be manufactured before his return to England in 1800. It is said that
Prince Edward, then commander-in-chief of all military forces in British North
America, wished to resolve the tardiness of the local garrison.
The clock tower is a three-tiered (three story), irregular octagon tower built atop a
one story white clapboard building of classic Palladian proportions. The clock
face is 4-sided displaying Roman numerals. As with most clocks the "4" is shown
as IIII for aesthetic symmetry and not as IV.
The clock mechanism was constructed by the "House of Vulliamy", respected
Royal Clock makers based in London. It is driven by three weights, gears, and a
13-foot pendulum with the mechanism being housed in a cast iron frame located
in the "clock room", immediately below the belfry. Its bell strikes hourly and quarterly and the durability of the
mechanism (which dates to the original installation) is attributed to its slow movement. The Town Clock began
keeping time for the garrison on October 20, 1803.
The tower housing the Town Clock has been used in the past as a guard room and as a residence for the clock
caretaker. Restoration work on the Town Clock has taken place at various times during the 20th century, with
the property passing into the care of Parks Canada, which has responsibility for the Citadel Hill National
Historic Site. The caretaker position ceased in 1965 with its maintenance now being performed by Citadel Hill
employees who wind the clock mechanism twice weekly.
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As a Halifax icon, the Town Clock has featured in many artwork, fictional and non-fictional accounts of
Halifax. One among many is a depiction of the town clock as a character named Chimey in the children's
television show Theodore Tugboat.
Public Gardens 8/10th mile from the ship
Bounded by Spring Garden Road, South Park Street, Summer
Street and Sackville Street near the popular shopping district of
Spring Garden Road
The Halifax Public Gardens are one of the finest original
Victorian era public gardens in North America. Established in
1867, the gardens feature 17 acres of rare flowers and trees,
sparkling fountains, and historic statues. They are open
annually from approximately May 1 until November 1. The
landscaping style is Victorian formal and provides a popular
setting for wedding and prom photos. The gardens also feature
a bandstand that is used for free public concerts on Sunday
afternoons during the summer. Many people enjoy feeding the
ducks who make the gardens their home, although it is
prohibited.
Walking Map for Downtown Halifax
Download the map for downtown Halifax from this link www.TomsPortGuides.com/HalifaxWalkingMap.pdf
This is the “official” walking map for
Halifax. It can be handy while in
port. I highly recommend you print
out this map BEFORE you go on
vacation.
A common problem with maps is the
text is so tiny you need a jeweler's
loupe to read the map. The solution
is to print it to a larger size. It's easy
if your printer supports tiling and
scaling functions.
This is a screen shot (left) using my
Canon MX870 printer. Set Page
Scaling to “Tile all pages”, Tile Scale
to “175%”, Overlap to 0.005 inch,
and check “Cut Marks”. When you
click OK, the printer produces 4
pages which can be cut and taped
together to create a 17 inch by 22”
map which lists all the major tourist
sites in downtown Halifax. This map
is highly readable and razor sharp.
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Excursions from the cruise port
Fairview (Titanic) Cemetery is a 15 minute ride (6.5 km, 4 miles)
Peggy's Cove is an hour ride (46 km, 29 miles)
Fisherman's Cove is a 30 minute ride (16 km, 10 miles)
There are bus excursions from the ship to Titanic Cemetery and Peggy's Cove. Some cruisers take a cab to
Titanic Cemetery because it's a short ride. My preference is to rent a car and drive to all of these sites. I
describe the details re renting a car and step-by-step driving directions after the description for these sites.
Fairview Lawn “Titanic” Cemetery - a 15 minute ride (6.5 km, 4 miles) from the ship
It's located at Windsor St & Connaught Ave, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. The entrance is on Windsor St.
about 600 feet West of Connaught Ave. “Titanic” is NOT part of the official cemetery name.
One hundred and twenty-one victims of the RMS Titanic sinking are interred at
Fairview, more than any other cemetery in the world. Granite markers list the
name and date of death. About a third of the bodies were not identified so the
markers only have a number and date of death.
The grave stones are laid out in three curved lines following contours of the bow
of a ship.
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Grave markers in shape of ship's bow
For detailed information on Titanic Cemetery, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairview_Cemetery,_Halifax,_Nova_Scotia
Peggy’s Cove, - a MUST SEE, BEAUTIFUL SITE!
Peggy's Cove is about an hour ride from the
ship (46 km, 29 miles). To find it on a Google
map, enter Peggy's Cove, NS, Canada. The
street intersection for your GPS is Prospect Rd
& Peggys Point Rd, Nova Scotia, Canada.
There are ship excursion tours and public bus
tours to this site.
As you approach Peggy's Cove, you'll see a
Tourist Information Center. It's important to
stop to get a free map of the local sites, visit the
center, and use the clean toilets. The main
parking lot for Peggy's Cove lighthouse is only
a short distance away. And there are some
postcard photo opportunities from the East end
of the parking lot.
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This photo was taken at Lobster Lane & Peggys Point Rd about 500 feet from the lighthouse.
Peggy's Cove is a small area to visit. You probably don't need more than 30 to 60 minutes to see it. There is a
shop with souvenirs and snacks next to the lighthouse. For details on Peggy's Cove, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peggys_Cove,_Nova_Scotia
Swissair Flight 111 memorial – it's about 6/10th mile from Peggy's Cove.
I'm not sure whether the tour buses
stop here. We did because we had
rented a car.
On your way back to Halifax, you
should stop to see the Swissair
Flight 111 memorial, about half a
mile from Peggy's Cove. A cockpit
fire caused the plane crash in
September 1998 causing the loss of
229 passengers and crew.
The plane made head-on contact
with water at an estimated 300G,
causing it to crush and then shatter
killing the passengers nearly
instantaneously.
For details on the memorial site and investigation of the tragic accident, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swissair_Flight_111
Halifax-06-15-2011.pdf Page 13 of 20 For more guides, see www.TomsPortGuides.comFisherman's Cove - A Hidden Treasure
It's a 30 minute, 10 mile ride from the ship
to the Eastern Passage area on the other
side of the harbor. The address for
Google maps is 30 Government Wharf
Road, Nova Scotia, Canada
During the summer months you can watch
the fishermen come in with their daily
catch; you can buy their fish right here!
Take a boat ride and explore McNabs
Island. You can also learn the great
history of Fisherman’s Cove by enjoying a
historic walk of the area.
If you like to shop, you'll love the many
shops of Fisherman’s Cove. There is a
beautiful gallery where you can purchase
the art of local artists and our other shops
where you can purchase souvenirs,
Maritime art crafts, unique folk art, and
much more. For details, see
http://www.fishermanscove.ns.ca/
I've only been to Fisherman's Cove once. It was on a Sunday in May, 2011. Unfortunately, the only stores open
were a bakery and a gallery. The cookies were delicious. This is a scenic area and I suspect it would be a lot of
fun to visit when all the shops are open.
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Renting a Car in Halifax
You can tour the Halifax area on the ship's excursion buses, public buses, private tours, or rental cars. I prefer a
rental car for several reasons:
• The distances are not far and the roads are good,
• Complete flexibility to go where I want, when I want, and stay the length of time I choose,
• I can stop to take photos which is better than trying to take pictures through dirty, reflective windows on
a moving bus, and
• Cost to rent a full size Chrysler van with room for six is $ 120 for the rental, insurance, and gas.
That's only $ 20 per person!
I rented a car in October 2010 and May 2011. It was a great way to tour.
Step-by-Step Approach to Using a Rental Car to Tour Halifax Area:
Book you car via internet, long before your cruise. There are several rental agencies. We use Avis Car
Rental at 1717 Grafton Street (902-492-2847). It's a convenient location about a mile from the ship and only
two blocks from the Citadel. We can drop the car off, walk around the area, and then return to the ship.
Use www.CruiseCritic.com roll calls to post you have rented a car and have room for 4 people. We've met
nice people on both of our trips to Halifax and enjoyed the ride together.
Program your GPS with the stops BEFORE you go on the cruise. I use these addresses in my TomTom.
Your GPS might need slightly different addresses because it may program differently than mine
Fairview Lawn (Titanic) Cemetery Windsor St – Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS
Fishermans Cove Government Wharf Rd-shore Rd, Eastern Passage, NS
Gas Station Hollis St- Barrington St, Halifax, NS
Peggys Cove Peggys Point Rd – Church Rd, Peggys Cove, NS
You'll need Canadian quarters for the pay phone and bridge toll. The Halifax-Dartmouth bridge toll is $ 1
dollar each way to visit Fisherman's Cove. You'll also need a quarter to use the pay phone in the cruise ship
terminal to call the car rental agency. Get 12 Canadian quarters at a shop or at one of the souvenir booths in the
terminal. They exchanged my US dollars 1:1 for Canadian money.
Call the car rental (Avis is on 902-492-2847) from the cruise ship terminal and ask them to pick you up. The
payphones take a quarter and are located at the North end of the passenger terminal next to the information
booth. It takes about 20-30 minutes for Avis to pick you up and take you to the rental office. In about 15
minutes, you're on your way. Ships dock early in the morning, but car rental agencies don't open until 8 AM.
First stop = Peggy's Cove. I go to Peggy's Cove first because it is the longest drive and the most important site
to visit. My GPS directs me to Peggys Point Rd & Church Rd, Peggys Cove, NS
The map on the following page shows the details for the following locations at Peggy's Cove.
1- Peggys Point Rd & Church Rd, Peggys Cove, NS
2- Visitor information center. Be sure to park here to visit the center and use the toilets. Drive to the East end
of the parking lot to take some photos.
3- Park the car on the side of the road at Lobster Ln. Visit the shops and take some photos.
4- Park the car in the lot East of the shop/restaurant. Be sure to go into the shop to see the souvenirs and
perhaps have a cup of coffee. I think it's always windy here. It was chilly in May and October. Wander around
and takes lots of photos, but be careful not to fall on the rocks. You'll need at least half an hour here.
5- Lighthouse
6- Swissair Flight 111 memorial. As you leave, turn left on Prospect Rd (333) for about 6/10th mile.
Halifax-06-15-2011.pdf Page 16 of 20 For more guides, see www.TomsPortGuides.comDetailed Map of Peggy's Cove (see previous page for legend)
Details of Lighthouse on display at the shop/restaurant
Halifax-06-15-2011.pdf Page 17 of 20 For more guides, see www.TomsPortGuides.comSecond stop = Fairview Lawn (Titanic) Cemetery My GPS is programed for Windsor St – Strawberry Hill St, Halifax, NS. If this doesn't work in your GPS, try Windsor St & Connaught St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. You'll probably spend 20-30 minutes at the cemetery. Halifax-06-15-2011.pdf Page 18 of 20 For more guides, see www.TomsPortGuides.com
Last Stop = Fisherman's Cove 30 Government Wharf Rd, Halifax, NS B3G 1M7, Canada
When we are done visiting Fisherman's Cove, I drive back to Halifax and offer to drop off my fellow travelers
at any location. Then I stop to fill up the gas and get Avis to drop me off near the ship.
The closest gas station is at the intersection of Hollis St.
& Barrington St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Stop
there on your way back to the rental agency.
You MUST fill up the gas tank before returning the
rental car.
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Why feedback is important
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The guides serve as an introduction to a port and are not intended to answer every
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I wish you a great cruise vacation.
Regards,
Tom Sheridan
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