Local Excursions

Nova Scotia, with its scenic beauty, rich heritage and vibrant culture, offers you a truly unique vacation experience. There is no shortage of ways to discover our natural beauty and enjoy our renowned hospitality and charm! Click on the image below for information on planning your visit to Nova Scotia.

http://novascotia.com/

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Halifax, the capital region of Nova Scotia, was Canada's first permanent British town, settled in 1749. Today, Halifax is a lively and colourful combination of urban and rural living at its best. Click on the images below for information on attractions in the Halifax area.

http://www.halifaxinfo.com/explore-halifax.php

http://www.experiencehalifax.com/index.php

Museums, Galleries & Historic Sites

On the scenic shores of the world's second largest natural harbour, historic downtown waterfront areas of Halifax are home to many museums, galleries and historic sites waiting to be explored.

http://www.halifaxinfo.com/museums-galleries.php

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax/index_e.asp

The star shaped citadel atop Halifax is one of the great British fortifications of the 19th century. Animators of the 78th Highland Regiment on sentry duty greet visitors as they cross the drawbridge. The noon day gun is fired daily atop the ramparts. Visit the museum and enjoy the Tides of History, a sight and sound presentation about Halifax and its defences, beginning with the Mi'kmaq and ending in the present.

Historic Halifax http://www.halifaxinfo.com/historic-halifax.php

        
From the Public Gardens, one of the finest original formal Victorian Public Gardens in North America, to museums celebrating Nova Scotia’s natural life on land and at sea and its rich maritime heritage, to art galleries – there is a wide variety of ways to explore Nova Scotia’s historical and artistic heritage.

Titanic
http://titanic.gov.ns.ca/

Halifax has one of the most moving and intimate connections with the Titanic disaster, playing a key role during the tragedy's aftermath and becoming the final resting place of many of her unclaimed victims.

HMCS Sackville (VE0CNM)
at Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

http://www.hmcssackville-cnmt.ns.ca/
 

This restored convoy escort corvette dates from World War II and now serves as a memorial dedicated to the many courageous people who have served in Canada's navy. Tour the ship to learn about life in the Navy. The adjacent interpretation centre features a multi-media presentation narrated by a veteran of the Battle of the Atlantic, during which Halifax played a crucial role.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mma/

Experience Canada's maritime history and the life of a sailor, learn of the province's ship-building heritage and uncover the meaning behind colourful ship flags. See exhibits featuring the Halifax connection to the Titanic, North Atlantic convoys, Theodore Tugboat, the Halifax Explosion, Shipwreck Treasures, and galleries with Days of Sail and Age of Steam. Tour the 1913 hydrographic vessel CSS Acadia, the ship that spent its long life charting the coasts of Labrador and the Arctic.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
http://www.agns.gov.ns.ca/

Atlantic Canada's largest fine arts museum exhibits more than 11,000 works in a permanent collection; historic and contemporary Nova Scotian, Canadian, and international art is on display, as is an acclaimed collection of folk art.

Canada’s Immigration Museum - Pier 21
https://www.pier21.ca/

From the 1920's to the 1970's, Pier 21 was Canada's 'front door' to over one million immigrants, wartime evacuees, refugees, troops, war brides and their children. This National Historic Site has been transformed into a testament to Canada's profoundly emotional immigration experience.

Tours

Whether you are exploring the Halifax area by foot, air, car or boat,
there are plenty of varieties for tours, guides and charters throughout the region.

http://www.halifaxinfo.com/tours.php

Harbour Hopper Tour
http://www.murphysonthewater.com/harbourhopper/

Travel the streets of downtown Halifax aboard the Harbour Hopper. Visit historical points of interest, learn fun facts and stories about the area, and discover where all the best restaurants and stores are in the downtown core. Then splash into Halifax Harbour for a one of a kind view of Halifax’s naval fleet and our spectacular waterfront all while your guide entertains you with history and Halifax highlights.

Theodore Tugboat Harbour Tour
http://www.murphysonthewater.com/theodoretugboat/

Take part in one of Theodore Tugboat's adventures on the Big Harbour. Designed with children in mind, the one hour Big Harbour Tour informs and entertains, bringing the sights and sounds of an actual working harbour to life. Visit all your favourite characters at work, including Emily, Hank, and the Harbour Master.

Nova Scotia Crystal Tour
http://www.novascotiancrystal.com/

Canada's only manufacturer of mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal. Each piece is individually made by master craftsmen using time honoured traditional techniques. Located on the historic Halifax waterfront, visitors are can visit the glassworks and showroom.

Keith’s Brewery Tour
http://www.keiths.ca/

Visit Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery and step back in time for a fun- filled history lesson delivered by costumed animators. Tour the home & brew house of Alexander Keith, learning about the brewing process, singing a song (or two) in the Stag's Head Pub and, of course, sampling Mr. Keith's finest ale!

Dining and Nightlife

Browse through information on the many restaurants, nightclubs, bars, pubs, discos and taverns throughout the municipality. Go ahead, enjoy some of Halifax's hot spots!

http://www.halifaxinfo.com/dining-nightlife.php

Shopping

Enjoy the wide variety of shopping venues in the Halifax area.

http://www.where.ca/halifax/category_guide~category_id~3.htm