Graveyards probably aren't the first thing to cross your mind when it comes to sightseeing, but they can reveal plenty about a place. Wander around Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery for some clues to the past and its people.

This Halifax burial ground is a good spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's plenty to enjoy close by, including Halifax Citadel, Dalhousie University, and Public Gardens Park. Wander around at your leisure at Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery before making tracks to these other fine attractions.

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