THE DUKE OF KENT'S MUSIC ROTUNDA

On the Bedford Highway perched on the shores of the Halifax Harbour's Bedford Basin is this privately owned house. In a former day, this was building was a music rotunda. Part of an estate owned by Edward, the Duke of Kent, the music rotunda was actually on Governor John Wentworth's property. The Duke of Kent was the commander-in-chief of the Halifax Garrison. He lived on the estate with his French mistress, Julie St. Laurent.