Halifax Guided Historic Walking Tour

You will begin your walk with a local guide through Halifax Public Gardens is one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America.
From there you will also get a chance to see the historic Camp Hill Cemetery, The Halifax Common - Canada’s oldest urban park -, as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre.

See beautiful historic sites such as Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Clock Tower, City Hall and St. Paul's Anglican Church.

You will continue along to the beautiful waterfront, passing the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia on the way. You will love the Halifax Waterfront. As you walk along the boardwalk you’ll get the chance to see the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the Discovery Centre, and dozens of amazing restaurants and stores.

Your amazing tour will end a the Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21 where you can explore on your own. You won’t want to miss this incredible Halifax experience!

Meeting Point

Halifax Public Gardens

Spring Garden Rd. &, Summer St, Halifax, NS B3J 3S9, Canada

Meet your guide outside of Uncommon Grounds in the Halifax Public Grounds

What's included:

• Guided, outdoor walking tour of Halifax
• Walk along the waterfront and go inside the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
• Pass points of interest including: Public Gardens, Citadel Historic Site and Halifax Waterfront
• Small group (max 10 people)

Not included:

• Gratuities (optional)

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

Halifax Public Gardens

Spring Garden Road, South Park St, Halifax, B3J 3S9

After meeting at Uncommon Grounds to join the tour you will see one of the finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden in North America. From there you will also get a chance to see the historic Camp Hill Cemetery, The Halifax Common - Canada’s oldest urban park -, as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre.

20 minutes

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

5425 Sackville St, Halifax, B3J 3Y3

You will continue walking towards the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site on your way to the Clock Tower. Learn of the history of the tower and many other points of interest

30 minutes

Halifax City Hall

1841 Argyle St, Halifax, B3J 3Y8

Continue on your tour to see Halifax City Hall and St. Paul's Anglican church.

Pass by without stopping

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

1723 Hollis St, , Halifax, B3J 1V9

Walk along the waterfront and you will pass-by the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia. You will continue along the waterfront where you will see the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Discovery Centre along with restaurants and stores

30 minutes

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

1675 Lower Water St, , Halifax, B3J 1S3

Walking along the waterfront you will come to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Here you will be able to explore the museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

1055 Marginal Rd, , Halifax, B3H 4P7

As you are walking on the waterfront you will pass by The Discovery Centre and dozens of restaurants. When you reach The Canadian Immigration Museum at Pier 21, your tour will come to a close. Feel free to explore the museum on your own, or continue to wander along the boardwalk.

30 minutes