Nova Scotians love their beer, and they make a damn good brew. Keith's is served proudly and ice cold in any self-respecting food or beverage joint in Halifax and people here talk about him as if he was Gandhi. This building was constructed in 1820 and still stands by the waterfront today. It's a museum, a pub, and it doubles as the Halifax farmers' market on Saturday mornings. It has been the market for decades, but last year, Halifax constructed the Seaport Market right on the waterfront. It was a big move to attract tourists--the huge windows, the panoramic views of the sea. But at much as Nova Scotians love their brew--they love their traditions, more. A lot of the farmers and vendors refused to move from the Brewery and set up shops in the new market. Some of my favourite ones did, but other favourites didn't. Running between the two markets at 7AM on a Saturday morning is inconvenient, but I respect their stance and their fierce desire to protect tradition so much, that I do it anyway. Cheers, Nova Scotia.
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