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Halifax Waterfront Discovery Tour by Foot
2 Adults x $34.91
$69.82
Approx Total
$69.82
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Tour Guide
Food and beverages are not included in this tour. However there are locations along the route to purchase food and drinks.
Overview
With your local guide, explore Halifax's Harbourwalk with it's unique combination of scenic views, artwork, architecture, and history. Your guide will stop and explain the history of the national Immigration Museum at Pier 21, Georges Island, HMCS Sackville, the Halifax Explosion, and much more.
At a leisurely pace, visitors interested in history, architecture, art work, photography, can participate in this tour and get a sample of the culture and lives of Haligonians.
Meeting points
Your guide will meet you in front of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, across from the railway car, holding a sign with the name of the tour.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Pier 21 is the former ocean liner terminal and immigration shed used from 1928 to 1971. Over one million immigrants passed through the gates. Today the facility is our National Immigration Museum, and part of the Halifax Cruise Ship Pavilion.
5 minutes
Samuel Cunard Statue
The statue is in honour of the man who was born in Halifax in 1787. Founding director f the Halifax Steamboat Company and later founded the Cunard shipping line, today famous for the four Queens, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and the Queen Anne.
5 minutes
Georges Island National Historic Site
From the shore line, view George's Island with it's lighthouse and fortifications used to defend the entrance to Halifax Harbour.
5 minutes
HMCS Sackville
The last remaining Corvette that served in the Second World War, providing protection for the merchant navy as convoys sailed the dangerous waters of the North Atlantic bringing vital supplies to the Allies in Europe.
10 minutes
C.S.S. Acadia
Launched in 1913, she is the first vessel specifically designed to map Canada's North. She is also the only known vessel still afloat that survived the Halifax Explosion.
5 minutes
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (Pass By)
Along with the HMCS Sackville and C.S.S Acadia, the Maritime Museum is home to great exhibits about Halifax's connection to the Titanic and the Halifax Explosion, plus other exhibits pertaining to Nova Scotia's connections to the sea.
Historic Properties (Pass By)
Also known as Privateers Warehouses, the buildings constructed in the early 1800's were used by cargo merchants and privateers. Today they are home to restaurants, and shops.
Province House
Constructed between 1815 and 1817, it is the oldest legislative building still in use in Canada.
10 minutes
Old Burying Ground
The oldest cemetery in Halifax, St. Paul's has headstones dating back to the founding of Halifax in 1749.
5 minutes
The Volunteers
The art work recognizes the contribution of women to the Second World War war effort.
5 minutes
The Emigrant Statue
The artwork celebrates the hundreds of thousands of immigrants who first step foot in Canada along the waterfront.
5 minutes
The Grand Derangement
A monument on the Halifax waterfront, with George's Island in the background. George Island was a location where French Acadians were imprisoned in 1755, before being deported from Nova Scotia to various places in the world
10 minutes
The Wave (Pass By)
Created by Donna Hiebert in 1988, captures the sense of Halifax's connection with the sea.
N/A
The Last Steps symbolizes the last time hundreds of thousands of Canadian soldiers in World War One and World War Two felt Canadian soil before departing for Europe.
5 minutes
N/A
Halifax played a vital role in the building of communication lines on the ocean floor that stretched from Europe to North America. Halifax was a landing point for some of these communication cables. The Cable Wharf was used as a base for cable ships to store supplies and make repairs.
10 minutes
N/A (Pass By)
Canada's oldest working clock. Installed at the navy dockyard in 1772.
Halifax Harbour Ferry (Pass By)
Oldest salt water ferry service in North America.
Grand Parade
Considered the center of town in 1749 when Halifax was founded, the Grand Parade consists of Halifax City Hall, monument to the fallen police officers of Nova Scotia, the cenotaph honouring our war veterans, and St. Paul's church, the oldest Anglican church in Canada.
15 minutes
St. Mary's Basilica
Consecrated in 1899, St. Mary's has the tallest granite spire in North America, at 189 feet.
5 minutes
Government House
The official residence of the lieutentant governor of Nova Scotia. Constructed in 1800, it is a fine example of Georgian architecture.
5 minutes
N/A
Built in 1927, it is one of the 'grand dame" hotels in the city, hosting many heads of state and members of royal families.
5 minutes
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Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with walking or mobility issues.
Free Cancellation
June 10100% refund
June 11No refund
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Excellent tour
Published on Sep, 2024
The tour guide was excellent and informative. I understand that this is a new tour, I loved it
Our group was small and that was great
Great tour with knowledgeable guide
Published on Sep, 2024
Glenn was an excellent guide very knowledgeable of Halifax and the local area. Great tour highly recommend it!!
Dave laplante Comox bc
The Tour was very nice and we enjoyed it very much.
Published on Sep, 2024
We were given a wonderful tour of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Our tour guide was Glen. He was a wealth of information and very friendly and would answer any questions we had. Would highly recommend his tour to anyone traveling to Halifax.
Halifax boardwalk stroll
Published on Sep, 2024
A fabulous tour of Halifax’s waterfront and surrounding historical buildings. Coming from the “Left” coast, I have a great appreciation for the long and storied maritime history for one of Canada’s beachheads to the new world. Fascinating to learn about the Halifax explosion and the city’s connection to the Titanic.
Our tour guide was on time at the designated meeting spot and you will definitely get your steps in so wear good walking shoes.
Thank you Glenn!
Halifax Waterfront Discovery Tour by Foot
Published on Sep, 2024
A fabulous tour of Halifax’s waterfront and surrounding historical buildings. Coming from the “Left” coast, I have a great appreciation for the long and storied maritime history for one of Canada’s beachheads to the new world. Fascinating to learn about the Halifax explosion and the city’s connection to the Titanic. Thank you Glenn!
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