Historic Halifax by Foot
Description
The Historic Halifax by Foot tour provides visitors an opportunity to sample the history, architecture and hospitality the city has to offer. Your local guide will lead you on a comfortable paced tour through the downtown area, with multiple stops at various locations for photos and conversation. With a small group size, guests will be able to enjoy a more personal tour.
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Itinerary
With your local guide, enter the Oldest Victorian Gardens in Canada, through the main gates. Inside the Gardens your guide will explain the history and monuments found inside. Free time will also be provided to explore on your known.
The Old Burying Ground is Halifax's oldest cemetery, founded in 1749. Your route will take you by the site featuring restored headstones, the only Crimean War memorial in North America and interesting tales of those laid to rest.
Providing a commanding view of downtown Halifax and the harbour, walk to the top of Citadel and join your guide as they explain the importance of Halifax as a military establishment and the importance of the Citadel. Great photo opportunity. This tour does not go inside the Citadel National Historic Site.
Founded in 1749, St. Paul's is the oldest Anglican church in Canada, as well as the oldest building in Halifax. From the Grand Parade, your guide will explain it's connection to the Halifax Explosion.
Your guide will stop at this historic military parade square dating from the founding of Halifax in 1749. At the north end of the Grand Parade is the Halifax City Hall, the seat of municipal government in Nova Scotia's Halifax Regional Municipality. At the south end is St. Paul's Church. In the middle of Grand Parade is the cenotaph built originally to commemorate the soldiers who served in First World War, Second World War, and the Korean War. Your guide will also take this time to talk about the Halifax Explosion, the worst man made explosion prior to the Second World War bombing in Japan.
Constructed between 1817-1819, Province House is Canada's longest serving legislative building in Canada. The structure is considered one of the finest examples of Palladian architecture in North America. It is also the location of a famous court case in 1835 which lead to freedom of the press in Canada. Your guide will provide details about the unique events that have taken place at Provinces and the people who have governed Nova Scotia.
The Old Town Clock is one of Halifax's most famous landmarks. Constructed to provide the correct time to the local garrison, it has been helping Haligonians keep on time since 1803. Your route from Citadel Hill will take you past the front steps of the clock.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- As this is a walking tour, persons with walking issues should not participate.
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems.
Reviews(233)
Glen was an amazing tour guide — a fabulous storyteller, incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. Everyone should take this tour!
It was a good overview. Enjoyed seeing the public gardens and hearing the cannon on site at 12 o'clock Noon!
Thank you, we are so happy to share our beautiful city with you .
Glenn was a great guide. Had a lot of interesting facts to share. He had some humor to add to the fun facts.
Thank you Sharon We are so glad you enjoyed the tour . and Glenns exceptional guide skills and knowledge . We will pass on your message to him. Thanks for joining us and enjoying our beautiful city.
Our guide, Chris was excellent and very accommodating concerning my wife’s sudden on come of a walking issue. The tour ended about a 20 minute walk from where it had started where we had parked our vehicle.
Thanks for your kind words , ill share with Kris . .
The guide Glenn was very knowledgeable about Canadian history and Halifax. Glenn made the the tour interesting, educational and entertaining. He shared some interesting stories and facts. We both enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it.
Glenn's knowledge and storytelling skills are wonderful , we know he loves sharing the history of Halifax . Thanks for joining us and we will pass on to Glenn
A nice tour of the city at a leisurely pace. There are some gradual inclines involved. Our guide Victor Fraser was very informative; I learned a lot.
Thanks So much for your kind words . We will make sure to share with Victor your review.
This tour was really great. Our guide Glenn was awesome. So knowledgeable about Halifax and Nova Scotia history with added bonus of having a witty sense of humor. Book it ! You will be happy you did
Thank you for your words we are so happy you enjoyed your tour. Glenns knowledge of history and lore adds so much to the walking tour experience . We are very proud of our skilled guides.
Well worth the time. Informative tour of Halifax including the architecture, history, stories of Halifax. Enjoyed the public garden and the Citadel.
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour .
Victor provided a great tour of key sites in Halifax. We had a limited time in Halifax and taking this tour gave us a great overview of the city and it’s history.
Thank You Martin for your review . Victors knowledge and joy with sharing the lore adds so much to this experience . Ill make sure to share your review with Victor . Glad you tried our tour . Thank you
This was a wonderful walking tour and introduction to Halifax. Our tour guide Adrienne was personable and knowledgeable.
Thank so much for your feedback Wayne we will pass on this review to Adrienne , we take pride in our guides and our guides take pride in our city and province . Hope you had a great vacation.
