Tall Ship Silva & Harbour Watercraft at Halifax Waterfront

The sketch captures it from the rocky shoreline of the Halifax Waterfront, where the harbour opens up into one of the most active and storied stretches of water on Canada's East Coast. In the background, the Tall Ship Silva glides towards George's Island under full sail, her masts rising against the open sky. The Silva is a beloved Halifax institution, operated as a sailing excursion vessel that takes passengers out past the harbour mouth and into the open Atlantic. Built in the tradition of the great wooden schooners, she is one of the most recognisable sights on the Halifax waterfront and a living connection to the city's deep maritime heritage. In the foreground, Harbour Watercraft brings the harbour to life at water level. Red kayaks bob at the dock where two visitors prepare to launch, and a rack of colourful kayaks and paddleboards lines the floating platform, ready for hire. Whether you want to paddle quietly along the boardwalk, explore the coves near Georges Island, or take a jet ski out into the open harbour, Harbour Watercraft puts the water within reach for everyone. It is one of the most popular activity stops on the waterfront, drawing adventurous visitors and locals alike. Behind the dock, the Sitamuk Kjipuktuk Cultural Trading Post anchors the scene, a celebrated Indigenous cultural destination on the Halifax waterfront offering authentic Mi'kmaw art, crafts, and experiences. The Salt Yard Social's canopied patio buzzes with the lunch crowd on its upper deck, while JF Sailing Tours loads passengers nearby for harbour excursions under sail. The BG Beer Garden draws a steady stream of visitors enjoying the waterfront in the sunshine. Seagulls wheel overhead, tourists stroll the boardwalk, and the whole scene hums with the easy, unhurried energy that makes the Halifax Waterfront one of the most enjoyable places to spend a summer afternoon in Nova Scotia. FOR ART PRINTS: Sizes available are: 5"x7", 8"x10", 9"x12" and 11"x14". Reproduced on high-quality 100lb paper and archival ink so your art will last for years to come! Ready to frame for wall art. Colours may vary due to screen/monitor settings. Framing: We do not offer framing at this time. PAPER & DESCRIPTION Print and cards are of my original handmade marker sketches. For my original work I use Copic, and Winsor and Newton alcohol-based ink markers. Prints are signed by the artist. PACKAGING Prints: All prints are packaged with love, sealed in an eco-friendly, compostable cello sleeve made of plant fibres with thick backing cardboard and mailed in a non-bend envelope to ensure the print remains in perfect condition. 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