Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
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About This Tour in Halifax
Why Visit Halifax?
Halifax, Canada offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Halifax provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Halifax
You can reach Halifax, Canada by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- 22 varied challenges
- 26 locations seen
What's Not Included
- You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it..
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Discover Halifax's Public Gardens and solve a simple challenge to startOnce you're standing outside the Halifax Cruise Terminal, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
End Point
Once you're standing outside the Halifax Cruise Terminal, and have completed the transaction with our website, follow the start instructions in the "Order Complete" email.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Discover Halifax's Public Gardens and solve a simple... 10 minutes
Discover Halifax's Public Gardens and solve a simple challenge to start your activity. 5 minutes here 5 minutes to your next destination
Learn about the Canadian Armed Forces' presence in...
Learn about the Canadian Armed Forces' presence in Halifax as you walk past several of their buildings. Solve challenges while here. 5 minutes here 5 minutes to get to your next destination.
Walk up the hill to admire Halifax's old citadel fortification
Walk up the hill to admire Halifax's old citadel fortification. Learn about its history and numerous re-constructions. Take in a 360-degree view of the surrounding area. This is the highest point in the city. Solve a few challenges while you're here. 15 minutes walking around the area.
Walk past the Old Town Clock on your way down to Brunswick St
Walk past the Old Town Clock on your way down to Brunswick St. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes
Walk by the Scotiabank Centre and learn about the city's sports teams
Walk by the Scotiabank Centre and learn about the city's sports teams. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes here 5 minutes walking to your next destination.
Admire the many monuments around Grand Parade, a... 10 minutes
Admire the many monuments around Grand Parade, a central park in the oldest part of Halifax. Solve 2 challenges 10 minutes here
Admire and learn about Halifax City Hall, and solve a challenge
Admire and learn about Halifax City Hall, and solve a challenge. 5 minutes here
Cross Grand Parade to see this small white church, and learn about its history 15 minutes
Cross Grand Parade to see this small white church, and learn about its history. Also learn about the 1917 Harbor Explosion, of which 1 piece of ship's wood is still embedded inside the church! Solve a challenge here. 10 minutes here. 5 minutes to your next destination
Walk by and admire Province House, where the...
Walk by and admire Province House, where the government of Nova Scotia sits to legislate. Learn about its history, and what Charles Dickens did here in 1841. Solve 2 challenges here. 10 minutes here
Across the street, you'll find the province's Art Gallery
Across the street, you'll find the province's Art Gallery. Solve a challenge here as well. 5 minutes here 5 minutes to the next destination
Walk to the waterfront and solve a challenge about the blue dockyard clock 5 minutes
Walk to the waterfront and solve a challenge about the blue dockyard clock. 5 minutes here
Walk across a few wharves to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Walk across a few wharves to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Learn about some of the islands in Halifax Harbor, and solve a maritime flag-related challenge. 15 minutes
Approach the warship, the HMCS Sackville, a World War II Corvette
Approach the warship, the HMCS Sackville, a World War II Corvette. Learn about its history and solve a challenge. Then pay attention to surrounding monuments to learn about the rich Irish history of this part of Halifax. 15 minutes here.
Walk by this important brewery and learn about...
Walk by this important brewery and learn about this neighborhood called Irishtown. Solve a few challenges before returning to the waterfront. 10 minutes
Walk along the waterfront to the Seaport farmer's market 10 minutes
Walk along the waterfront to the Seaport farmer's market. You'll encounter a few monuments, each revealing some part of the city's history, and a different challenge to solve.
This is also the cruise ship terminal 10 minutes
This is also the cruise ship terminal. Learn about Samuel Cunard, one of the city's most famous sailors, and solve a challenge.
Walk to the train station, to solve another... 10 minutes
Walk to the train station, to solve another challenge and learn about how the railroad reached Halifax.
Walk away from the train station through this beautiful park 5 minutes
Walk away from the train station through this beautiful park. Learn about its Ukranian monument and solve a challenge.
Walk 5 minutes north to Government House, the...
Walk 5 minutes north to Government House, the official residence of the province's Lieutenant Governor (the local representative of the King of England). Solve a challenge while here. 10 minutes
Continue walking to the next intersection where you'll... 10 minutes
Continue walking to the next intersection where you'll find this beautiful cathedral. Learn its history and solve a challenge here.
Walk past the old central library on your... 10 minutes
Walk past the old central library on your right, to find the beautiful new one on your left. Solve a challenge here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
Click the "Book Now" button on this page to complete your reservation through Viator's secure booking platform. You'll receive instant confirmation via email.
Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
