Behind The Scenes: Titanic's Aftermath

OVERVIEW

Discover how Halifax responded to the sinking of the Titanic by visiting sites that associated with the tragedy. More than 120 mostly unidentified victims of the disaster are buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, their small black granite tombstones engraved with the date of the sinking – April 15, 1912. This cemetery stands as a solemn memorial to the tragedy, offering a poignant reminder of the loss felt worldwide. Services for many of the victims of the sinking were conducted at the Cathedral Church of All Saints. After admiring the façade of the church, you will continue to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, which holds the world’s largest collection of wooden artifacts from the Titanic., which houses the world's largest collection of wooden artifacts from the Titanic, including an intricate deck chair and part of the ship's grand staircase, offering a poignant glimpse into the tragic voyage.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See different landmarks in Halifax with ties to the aftermath of the sinking of the Titanic.
• Visit a cemetery for victims of the tragedy and a church that held services for them.
• Admire the historic architecture of the Cathedral Church of All Saints, a landmark where services for many of the Titanic victims were held.
• Browse a collection of artifacts from the Titanic in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.