Best of Halifax guided tour with Citadel and Maritime Museum

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Your tour begins with your friendly local guide meeting you outside Uncommon Grounds Café in the Halifax Public Gardens. From there, you will begin your walk through the gardens.Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America. You will love the peaceful stroll through the grounds, passing by stunning floral foliage.From there you will also get a chance to see the historic Camp Hill Cemetery, The Halifax Commons - Canada’s oldest urban park -, as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre.As you continue, you will pass the Citadel National Historic Site. The large hill of the site led the British military to found the town there in 1749. Among the first buildings constructed was a wooden guardhouse on top of what would eventually be called Citadel Hill, with Halifax’s first settlers building their homes at the base of the hill. After walking past this site, you will come upon the Halifax Clock Tower before heading to City Hall and St. Paul’s Anglican Church. You will continue along to the beautiful waterfront, passing the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia on the way. As you walk along the boardwalk you’ll get the chance to see the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the Discovery Centre, and dozens of amazing restaurants and stores.As you reach The Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21, your tour will come to a close.
Highlights
- Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America
- You will visit the national Citadel National Historic Site
- A chance to see the historic Camp Hill Cemetery and The Halifax Commons
- You will come upon the Halifax Clock Tower, City Hall and St
- Paul's Anglican Church
- You will pass the Art Gallery of Halifax on the way to the Halifax Waterfront
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
4 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Guided walking tour
- Small group experience
Where you'll meet
Please meet your guide outside Uncommon Grounds (Gate closest to Sacred Heart School) to begin your tour. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the tour.
Operated by
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Important information
Know in advance:
* Exact tour length may vary slightly depending on individual walking speeds
* Tour will operate rain or shine
* Small group (max 10 people)
Remember to bring:
* It's recommended dressing for the weather and comfortable footwear
* You may also wish to bring water