Halifax Waterfront Discovery Tour by Foot

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More Activities in Halifax
Itinerary
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Ticket Details
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About the Activity

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.

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Travel Date

Travelers

Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Tour Guide

Food and drink : Snacks. Food and beverages are not included in this tour. However there are locations along the route to purchase food and drinks.

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Locations in the itinerary

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

1055 Marginal Rd, , Halifax, Canada, B3H 4P7Pier 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 • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Samuel Cunard Statue

Halifax Waterfront, Outside the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, Halifax, CanadaThe 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 • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Georges Island National Historic Site

Georges Island Rd, Halifax, Canada, B3K 5M7From the shore line, view George's Island with it's lighthouse and fortifications used to defend the entrance to Halifax Harbour.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

HMCS Sackville

1675 Lower Water St, Halifax, Canada, B3J 1S3The 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 • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

C.S.S. Acadia

Maritime Museum, 1675 Lower Water St., Halifax, CanadaLaunched 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 • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic(Pass By)

1675 Lower Water St, , Halifax, Canada, B3J 1S3Along 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.View Location

Historic Properties(Pass By)

1983 Upper Water St, , Halifax, Canada, B3J 3Y5Also 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.View Location

Province House

1726 Hollis Street, , Halifax, Canada, B3J 2Y3Constructed between 1815 and 1817, it is the oldest legislative building still in use in Canada.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

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.View Location

End point

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.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

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.

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Halifax time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by TayMac ToursCreated on 14 Jun 2024Created on 20 Dec 2024

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