Georges Island has rich history. It was part of the "Halifax Defence Complex" from the mid-18th century to the Second World War. Interpretive panels and guides share a fascinating history from ancient times when the Mi’kmaq arrived in Kjipuktuk, the ‘Great Harbour’, to the arrival of the British in 1749, to the imprisonment of Acadians during the Deportation of 1755-63, and to the protection of the city during the World Wars. You will be able to join a guided tour of the underground tunnels at the island courtesy of Parks Canada. Travellers will be able to see part of the Halifax boardwalk which is one of the world's longest urban boardwalks spanning the length of the waterfront - 4 kilometr...
Points forts
De 1 heure à 5 heures
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure à 5 heures
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Tous les frais et taxes
Restroom on board
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
1715 Lower Water St #1751
All travellers will be checked in at our Ambassatours Grayline kiosk located at 1751 Lower Water street. A staff member will check in everyone and direct them to the gangway leading to the ferry escorting them to George's Island. Travellers will return to the same location 1751 Lower Water street.
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Informations importantes
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Déconseillé aux voyageurs souffrant de lésions de la colonne vertébrale
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Les voyageurs doivent avoir au moins un niveau modéré de forme physique
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Toute modification effectuée moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience ne sera pas acceptée.
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Enjoy scenic views from a new perspective and immerse yourself in the rich history of Halifax. The Island is a glacial drumlin and the largest island entirely within the harbour limits of Halifax Harbour. You will be able to explore the underground complex beneath Fort Charlotte on Georges Island. Travellers will have an aerial view of the Halifax Harbour and part of the Halifax waterfront boardwalk.
Travelers can either spend 1 hour or 5 hours on the island. They can have a picnic and do the tour or just do the tour and come back on the next ferry coming back to land.
Georges Island has rich history. It was part of the "Halifax Defence Complex" from the mid-18th century to the Second World War. Interpretive panels and guides share a fascinating history from ancient times when the Mi’kmaq arrived in Kjipuktuk, the ‘Great Harbour’, to the arrival of the British in 1749, to the imprisonment of Acadians during the Deportation of 1755-63, and to the protection of the city during the World Wars. You will be able to join a guided tour of the underground tunnels at the island courtesy of Parks Canada. Travellers will be able to see part of the Halifax boardwalk which is one of the world's longest urban boardwalks spanning the length of the waterfront - 4 kilometr...
Points forts
De 1 heure à 5 heures
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
De 1 heure à 5 heures
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Tous les frais et taxes
Restroom on board
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
1715 Lower Water St #1751
All travellers will be checked in at our Ambassatours Grayline kiosk located at 1751 Lower Water street. A staff member will check in everyone and direct them to the gangway leading to the ferry escorting them to George's Island. Travellers will return to the same location 1751 Lower Water street.
Retour
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