Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
(1) Reviews
South End
About
Looking for things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia? Our Tourist Scavenger Hunt will take you from the public gardens to Halifax Harbor and its museums, by way of the Citadel!
You will have to solve challenges at every stop along the way to discover your next destination. At each step, you will learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you.
The Port of Halifax Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.7 km / 2.92 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience
See the sights!
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge
Fun for all ages, kids included
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartpho...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
24/7 customer support
22 varied challenges
26 locations seen
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..
Meeting Points
Departure
1215 Marginal Rd
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.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
(1) Reviews
South End
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$45.00
Price varies by group size
About
Looking for things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia? Our Tourist Scavenger Hunt will take you from the public gardens to Halifax Harbor and its museums, by way of the Citadel!
You will have to solve challenges at every stop along the way to discover your next destination. At each step, you will learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you.
The Port of Halifax Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.7 km / 2.92 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience
See the sights!
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge
Fun for all ages, kids included
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartpho...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
24/7 customer support
22 varied challenges
26 locations seen
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..
Meeting Points
Departure
1215 Marginal Rd
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.
Return
Itinerary
1
Halifax Public Gardens
Discover Halifax's Public Gardens and solve a simple challenge to start your activity.
5 minutes here
5 minutes to your next destination
10 minutes
2
36 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters
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.
3
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
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.
4
Old Town Clock
Walk past the Old Town Clock on your way down to Brunswick St.
Solve a challenge here.
5 minutes
5
Scotiabank Centre
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.
6
Grand Parade
Admire the many monuments around Grand Parade, a central park in the oldest part of Halifax.
Solve 2 challenges
10 minutes here
10 minutes
7
Halifax City Hall
Admire and learn about Halifax City Hall, and solve a challenge.
5 minutes here
8
St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax
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
15 minutes
9
Province House
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
10
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
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
11
The Dockyard Clock
Walk to the waterfront and solve a challenge about the blue dockyard clock.
5 minutes here
5 minutes
12
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
13
HMCS Sackville
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.
14
Alexander Keith's Brewery
Walk by this important brewery and learn about this neighborhood called Irishtown.
Solve a few challenges before returning to the waterfront.
10 minutes
15
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
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.
10 minutes
16
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
This is also the cruise ship terminal. Learn about Samuel Cunard, one of the city's most famous sailors, and solve a challenge.
10 minutes
17
VIA Rail
Walk to the train station, to solve another challenge and learn about how the railroad reached Halifax.
10 minutes
18
Peace and Friendship Park
Walk away from the train station through this beautiful park. Learn about its Ukranian monument and solve a challenge.
5 minutes
19
Government House
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
20
Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica
Continue walking to the next intersection where you'll find this beautiful cathedral. Learn its history and solve a challenge here.
10 minutes
21
Halifax Central Library
Walk past the old central library on your right, to find the beautiful new one on your left.
Solve a challenge here.
