Tours and Trips in Halifax

Come ashore and explore the oceanside city of Halifax on foot during this half-day guided walking tour that reveals architecture, East Coast culture, landmarks, and more. See the architecture of the capital city of Nova Scotia and learn about the history that shaped it from Province House, the Citadel, and the House of Assembly to lively modern areas like Spring Garden Road where you'll visit local bars and shops.

The island of Cape Breton offers the escape from the regular hustle and bustle of life you might not know you needed. The island is full of lush and rugged beauty, and this tour helps you explore it. Departing from Halifax, spend three days discovering the history and landscapes of the island, go whale watching, and travel the famed Cabot Trail.

This day trip from Halifax will introduce you to three wineries for vineyard tours and wine tastings in Annapolis Valley, an area of great scenic beauty known as Nova Scotia's premier food and wine destination. You'll also enjoy a gourmet lunch and the chance to sample unique jams, mustards and chutneys. The small-group tour is limited to eight people.

Enjoy delicious cuisine and live entertainment with a view of Halifax and the surrounding region on this 2-hour dinner cruise along Halifax Harbor. On board a Mississippi-style sternwheeler, relax at a private table and dine on a delicious buffet dinner. Listen to live music and light commentary about the main attractions along the way. Then grab a cocktail from the fully equipped onboard bar and head to the open-air upper deck to take in the view of the Nova Scotia night under a moonlit sky.

Visit one of Canada's most recognizable landmarks: Peggy's Cove, during a half-day excursion to that includes a tour through the city of Halifax. Come ashore and discover this seaside city's maritime culture, history, and sights. Visit a tiny East Coast community before heading down the coast to Peggy's Cove to climb on the devonian granite rock formations under the lighthouse at the ocean's edge.

On this 1-hour Harbour Hopper tour, you'll travel on both land and water aboard a nifty, renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. The unconventional method of transportation gives you an overview of some of Halifax's key landmarks: First, drive by St Paul's Cathedral, Citadel Hill and Halifax Public Gardens, then splash into Halifax Harbour for panoramic views of the waterfront.