Bus tour to nova scotia, prince edward island, new. Halifax titanic historical tours halifax tours, halifax. A major business centre, it is also known for its maritime history. This three day tour takes you around the southern tip of nova scotia, from lush valleys to rugged coastlines. Digby is the hub from which the best whale watching tours depart. Information on the nova scotia whale watching adventures offered by lunenburg whale watching tours, lunenburg, nova scotia. The halifax international airport, and any private residence or entry point in nova scotia. Try everything from traditional seafood dishes to annapolis valley artisanal cheese and everything in between. The 10 best halifax walking tours with photos tripadvisor. Tours by town car is a transportation company providing airport transfer as well as private tours in halifax, nova scotia on canadas beautiful east coast. Viewdownload video if the video skips or is fuzzy, rightclick on the link above and select save target as. Pack the binoculars and camera, bring plenty of film and prepare for an unparalleled ocean adventure off nova scotias southern coast. I set out to achieve this goal by offering my clientele from. Halifax sits between nova scotias eastern and south shores, roughly in the middle of the.
Tours in halifax, nova scotia by ambassatours gray line. Youll see sights that will stay with you for years to come. This oneday big pink bus tour features 15 stops at all of the major attractions, such as the canadian museum of immigration at pier 21, the museum of natural history, downtown halifax and the art gallery of nova scotia. The capital city of nova scotia, halifax is blessed with one of the worlds largest harbors. Top walking tours in halifax, nova scotia tripadvisor. Halifaxcanada tour oak island and south shore coastline. Apr 8, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best halifax walking tours on tripadvisor. Next travel to peggys cove and its picturesque lighthouse. One of the most convenient halifax sightseeing tours is gray line tours hopon hopoff halifax bus tour. Peggys cove is nova scotias most popular tourist attraction and is a small rural community located on the eastern shore of st. Halifax tour guys will pick you up at the halifax cruise ship terminal, any hotel, inn, bed and breakfast, or bay ferry terminal in the province, the halifax international airport, and any private residence or entry point in nova scotia. Nova scotia tour with pei allinclusive, fully guided. Our 2019 season begins may 1st and runs until october 31.
From halifax, well travel to the annapolis valley to begin our journey in grande pre a unesco world heritage site and an important part of our acadian. A tour starting in halifax is a great way to see canada. Start with a pick up at your hotel, then visit some of halifax s historic highlights, including fairview lawn cemetery, the burial site for many titanic passengers. Halifax is known for its scottish roots, with most of the settlers here hailing from there, hence the name nova scotia new scotland. As an elite gray line provider, ambassatours creates and delivers memorable, world caliber traveler expe. This nature tour will provide you with some prime opportunities to see some wildlife. Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a lesson in.
Taste halifax offers driven food tours around the city of halifax. This is a question that i get a lot when i speak with folks visiting nova scotia. Take a selfie with the iconic lighthouse at peggys cove, or learn about halifax s rich history through old photographs, maps, paintings and film clips, courtesy of the provincial archives. While we specialise in providing pickup service to and dropoff service from robert l. In this regard, there is a heavy scottish influence here still, with many people speaking scottish gaelic, kilts a plenty to buy or wear, and most local tour guides wear kilts to show off the heritage. Your trip will start with a guided tour of the rocky headlands of acadia national park in maine before going on to a stay in nova scotia, including a guided tour of the capital halifax, the rural peggys cove and the port town of lunenburg.
Based in halifax, nova scotia, the company has operated land and water tours for over 30 years in nova scotia, new brunswick, prince edward island and for over 40 years in niagara falls, ontario. Go whale watching in nova scotia during the summer and fall as you watch for any of the 12. International tattoo in edinburgh, scotland or halifax, nova scotia. The fees below are for a six guest taxivan and operator. This is a relaxing, peaceful tour to the beautiful rocky coastline of duncans cove at chebucto head, the very edge of the halifax peninsula, where halifax.
This tour begins from the cruise ship terminal on the halifax waterfront. How to see whales on your next trip to halifax discover. Halifax tour guys will pick you up at the halifax cruise ship terminal. Visit all three of canadas maritime provinces nova scotia, prince edward island and new brunswick. Transfer from halifax stanfield airport by hotel courtesy shuttle. If you are lucky, you may even spot a humpback whale, a blue whale or a white sided dolphin. Apr 14, 2020 whether you are a local or a tourist, get to know the area even better while on foot with the best halifax walking tours on tripadvisor. Halifax hopon hopoff tour halifax, canada gray line. Halifax cruise ship shore tours halifax, nova scotia. These tasty tours visit local culinary hot spots for scrumptious food, beer and wine. A whale of an adventure blue diamond tours halifax. A whale of an adventure customized tours of canadas maritime province this three day tour takes you around the southern tip of nova scotia, from lush valleys to rugged coastlines.
The bay of fundy and northern cape breton are great spots for this great adventure. The aim of picture perfect tours is to show guests the most photographable sites in the halifax region. On this tour, spin through the canadian countryside in comfort by airconditioned vehicle with your guide. Video tour to view the video simply click the link below.
Explore tourist attractions and things to do in halifax ns today, this week or weekend. Very personable and passionate about halifax and the history in ns. Our nova scotia tour meets in halifax, one of canadas first english. What is the best time of year to see whales in nova. We go the extra mile to make sure you experience all we have to offer. Our tours are a perfect combination of local, enthusiastic guides with a private tour to reflect our culture and history. We run daily tours at 10am and 3pm between june 1st and september 4th. Halifax is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of nova scotia, but organizing transportation and sightseeing independently takes time and effort. Halifax beer tour and food tours for the best local food.
Halifax free walking tours is a studentrun initiative that operates walking tours of halifax, nova scotia. You will embark on a two hour journey where you may experience close. The coastal nature tour takes passengers to the mouth of the halifax harbour, where the atlantic ocean meets the cliffs of chebucto head. At the address of any hotel, inn, bed and breakfast in nova scotia, or bay ferry terminal in the province. Stanfield halifax international airport, we also offer private sedan and limousine tours of the area. On this tour based out of halifax, nova scotia you will be able to view both. Visit food trucks, trendy restaurants, breweriescideries, wine bars and more. We offer public bus sightseeing tours, cruise shore excursions, private boat charters, harbourfront dining and unique gifts from our gift shops.
You hop off as you delve into attractions in greater depth such as the citadel national historic site before hopping on again at your leisure and convenience. A year round port and the maritimes main commercial center, its a popular seacoast destination. Introduce yourself to nova scotia on this private tour. Bruces tours offers private van tours from the halifax cruise ship terminal. Enjoy all this lively city has to offer by taking a private halifax tour with a friendly local guide. This private tour features a drive from halifax to peggys cove along the lighthouse trail. Halifax, an atlantic ocean port in eastern canada, is the provincial capital of nova scotia. The city is dominated by the hilltop citadel, a starshaped fort completed in the 1850s. Margarets bay in nova scotias halifax regional municipality, which is famous for the peggys point lighthouse.
Whale watching in atlantic canada saltscapes magazine. Island and cape breton island which is complemented by touring of nova scotias south shore. Find yourself aboard a whale watching tour with lively commentary and local tales as you. If you have any questions or need to chat, please contact us. Halifax big pink hop on hop off tour 2020 all you need. Trips out of halifax, nova scotia and from ports along the coast south of this capital city, can be combined with a visit to the fisheries museum of the atlantic in. Day 1 halifax, nova scotia welcome to canadas atlantic coast and the canadian maritimes, a land blessed with stunning natural beauty and a relaxed way of life. This whale and seabird watching adventure is tonnes of fun with your hosts at. If you are lucky, you may even spot a humpback whale, a blue whale or a whitesided dolphin.
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