QUEEN’S MARQUE DISTRICT

A Place to Gather and Connect

Muir is at the very centre of the vibrant Halifax Waterfront in the heart of the new Queen’s Marque district. The district offers unprecedented access to the Atlantic Ocean and a multi-million-dollar public art collection and is the epicentre of Halifax’s emerging culinary movement. Please consult the information guide on your in-room television or visit queensmarque.com for details.

TOUCH HISTORY

History is within reach throughout Muir and Queen’s Marque. Take a history walk and learn about the stories and people that shaped this region.

Visit the North Hull and read the story of Joshua Slocum, the first person to circumnavigate the globe alone. His story is etched in the Muntz metal that lines the entrance to the district. Joshua’s account of his epic journey, Sailing Alone Around the World, published in 1900, is included in Muir’s private curated collection, which can be found in the Lobby Salon.

Once you’ve entered the district, visit the Bosque Gallery, the raised granite platform under 12 blazing red maple trees—here you will find an original survey marker that was found during excavation. Historical survey markers are granite boundary stones installed by the British military in the 19th century to mark their property. An original marker is positioned in the Bosque Gallery with the inscription W.D. that historically pointed the way to the War Department.

Make your way to Prince Street and locate a series of Ballast Boxes. Ballast Boxes were used in ships to provide stability. When a ship emptied its cargo, the Ballast Boxes were filled with stones and natural materials prior to sailing back home. Each of these boxes is filled with stones from locations like the West Indies, Galway, Cuba and the Carolinas that were important trading partners. There are hidden artifacts placed in each box inviting closer inspection.

ART WALK

Art is present at every touchpoint at Muir and throughout Queen’s Marque. At the porte-cochere, you’ll find the Light Chocks, an art installation incorporating contemporary Fresnel Lenses as a nod to regional lighthouses. Inside Rise Again Square stands John Greer’s The Siren’s Calling, four Greek figures, each facing a cardinal direction and standing 12 feet high above the plaza. On the boardwalk on Prince Street Plaza sits Edouardo Tresoldi’s Sail, a ghostly ship that appears to float above the boardwalk. Each of these pieces establishes a distinct sense of place and pays tribute to the region and its people.

After viewing the public art on display in the district, visit True Colours, Muir’s private art gallery, located on the 2nd floor. Exclusively for guests of Muir, True Colours showcases a rotating collection of regionally curated art pieces that invites you to connect deeply to this region and its artists.

BIKE THE BOARDWALK

Make the most of Muir’s unprecedented waterfront location with a bike ride along the Halifax Waterfront.

Bike to Pier 21 to visit the Canadian Museum of Immigration and learn about the journeys and experiences of new Canadians over the last century. The Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, located next to the museum, at Pier 22, is open every Saturday morning. This market was established in 1750, just one year after the founding of Halifax, and is now the oldest continuously operating farmers’ market in North America.

Bike back to Queen’s Marque district and relax with a coffee on the steps of Queen’s Landing, a rare place along the waterfront where you can touch the Atlantic Ocean.