Excursion Halifax highlights tour at Halifax

Discover the picturesque beauty, architecture and history of Halifax during this scenic sightseeing excursion through the city.

Halifax Public Gardens

Depart the pier with your guide for the drive through Halifax. Along the way, discover some of the splendid architecture and historic landmarks of this 270-year-old city and pass by St. Mary's Basilica. Its graceful spire rises 128 feet above the roof and is the tallest polished granite spire in North America. Next, visit the Halifax Public Gardens - one of the country's finest Victorian public gardens with its famous bandstand, water fountains, and raised flowerbeds.

Halifax Citadel

Your drive continues to the Halifax Citadel, a National Historic Site. Upon arrival, a visit is made to the Citadel's Fortress, which dates from the mid-1700s. For more than 75 years, it functioned as the British Imperial bastion of control in the country. From this fine vantage point, take in panoramic views of both the harbour and city. The impressive early 19th-century Old Town Clock at the entrance is not to be missed.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Your final stop will be at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, where you will be given some free time to explore the province's impressive collection of regional, national and international art at your own leisure. The gallery has over 17,000 works of art in its varied collection, ranging from classical portraits to Nova Scotian folk art to Inuit stone carvings and it is the largest art museum in Atlantic Canada.

Your tour concludes with a brief drive back to the pier. Those guests who wish to remain at the Art Gallery longer may stay behind and then make their own way back to the pier at their own expense.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Halifax Citadel and Fortress, Old Town Clock, Province House, Halifax Public Gardens, Scotiabank Centre, Historic Properties Complex, Parks, Monuments, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

Note

Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, with packed gravel surfaces at the Halifax Citadel. Walking is at the discretion of each guest. This tour is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Warm, layered clothing and closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. The tour sequence and timings may vary.