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Top 6 Things To Do in Halifax

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#1Peggy's Cove: Half Day Tour

Explore the breathtaking eastern shores of Nova Scotia’s Peggy’s Cove, a charming coastal region with a truly iconic white lighthouse overlooking the sea. Le...

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$47
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Peggy's Cove: Half Day Tour

#2Harbour Hopper Tour

Set out in a refitted amphibious Vietnam War vehicle from Lower Water Street and weave through downtown Halifax. From your seat on the covered deck, enjoy hu...

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$35
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Harbour Hopper Tour

#3Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour

Venture to the beautiful Canadian seaside towns of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay with a guided tour through the historic museums, quaint shops, local artisan gall...

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$80
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Lunenburg & Mahone Bay Tour

#4Small-Group Sunny Side Up Morning Kayak Tour in Halifax

Kick your day into gear with a morning paddle along the waterfront of lively maritime Halifax, cruising around marinas, ships, and rocky islands as you soak ...

recommend40% of travelers recommend

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$71
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Small-Group Sunny Side Up Morning Kayak Tour in Halifax

#5Operation City Quest of Halifax, NS

Using your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 150 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for t...

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Operation City Quest of Halifax, NS

#6Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise

Relax aboard Eastern Canada’s largest 3-masted schooner as you take in views of Halifax's shoreline and the beautiful lighthouse on George's Island. Feel the...

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$31
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Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise

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Things To Do in Halifax

Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is located on the eastern side of the Canadian map and is one of Canada's chief coastal cities in this region. Nova Scotia means New Scotland and the region was settled by Scottish immigrants in the 17th century.

Halifax was founded a century later and has been the base of many military and other coastal operations throughout its time. The monuments and historic attractions make the city a great tourist stop to visit, where you'll find many things to do in Halifax.

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is one of the premier attractions in Halifax, full of artifacts and remains of ships and other things related to the sea. The Titanic exhibition is a must-see part of this museum where the 1912 events of the sinking of the unsinkable ship are relived, and remnants of the ship's wreckage are on display to see. The CSS Acadia is another ship, which embarked on scientific expeditions and was launched shortly after the Titanic sunk. The ship is still docked at the harbor right outside the museum today, and it is one of the top landmarks of Halifax to behold.

Other Halifax activities include visiting the Halifax Memory Lane Heritage Village, a living history section where the residents of the village still carry on the way of life they lived back in the 1940s. Visit the shops, school houses, churches, and everything else preserved and used to this day. This village is one of the best Halifax tours to schedule during your stay.

Other Halifax excursions you might plan on having are trips to the Casino Nova Scotia, the Discovery Centre, and the Hatfield Farm Cowboy Adventures, all of which are great places to take the family and have a time of fun and adventure. If you want to plan out more adventures to Halifax's local hot spots, use Expedia today and book your trip.