The Cable Wharf & Cafe Lunette, Halifax Waterfront, Greeting Card

The sketch, available as a greeting card, captures it from the boardwalk at the heart of the Halifax Waterfront, where the iconic Cable Wharf building anchors the scene in warm red brick, its Cows Ice Cream sign glowing at street level. The Harbour Queen and Ambassador Tours vessels sit dockside to the left, while the Tall Ship Silva stands anchored in the bay, its masts rising above the roofline. To the right, Cafe Lunette spills onto the boardwalk under golden umbrellas, its chalkboard sign and flower boxes drawing in the afternoon crowd. Sailboats drift in the harbour beyond, and the boardwalk hums with visitors, locals, and the easy energy of a Halifax summer day. The Cable Wharf sits within the Queens Marque district, Halifax's landmark waterfront development that has transformed Lower Water Street into one of the most vibrant destinations on the East Coast. The boardwalk here connects the Historic Properties, the ferry terminal, and the broader waterfront promenade, making it a natural gathering place for cruise ship passengers, cyclists, and anyone drawn to the harbour. Cafe Lunette has become a beloved fixture of the scene, known for its relaxed patio and front-row views of the harbour. The Tall Ship Silva offers sailing excursions out past Georges Island and into the open Atlantic. Whether you're exploring for the first time or returning to a favourite spot, this corner of Halifax captures everything that makes the waterfront worth lingering over. FOR GREETING CARDS: Size available is: 4.25"x5.5". Blank inside with a kraft envelope included. Packed in a clear cellophane bag, ready to gift. PAPER & DESCRIPTION Cards are of my original handmade marker sketches. For my original work I use Copic, and Winsor and Newton alcohol-based ink markers. PACKAGING Greeting Cards: All cards are blank inside and a kraft envelope is included. All greeting cards are packed in a clear cellophane bag. ECO EFFORTS It's very important to us to keep being as eco-friendly as possible. PLA compostable sleeves and recycled postcards. We welcome and encourage any suggestions you might have. Follow Wynand's artwork under @downtownsketcher on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/downtownsketcher/ COPYRIGHT *************** Any unauthorized reprint or use of this image is strictly prohibited. No part of the artwork may be reproduced, resold, or used for promotional or social media use without written consent from the artist of © Wynand van Niekerk, @downtownsketcher. Copyright © Wynand van Niekerk ALL RIGHTS RESERVED