Halifax Waterfront Solar Bike Tour: Food stops & historic sights

Pedal or relax on a solar bike while the waterfront rolls past

A guided tour of Halifax's waterfront aboard a 14-passenger solar-powered pedal bus, where you pedal as much or as little as you want while passing the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, historic properties, and the harbour's working ships. The tour includes three stops at local restaurants with food and drink specials, and runs for two and a half hours with a live English-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Halifax waterfront solar party bike tour

• Arrive 20 minutes early
• Board solar-powered pedal bus
• Bike along Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
• Pass historic properties on waterfront
• Pass Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
• Pass HMCS Sackville docked at harbour
• Pass Harbourside Market at Pier 21
• Pass C.S.S. Acadia docked on waterfront
• Pass Halifax Citadel hilltop fort
• Stop at Sapori Italian Street Food
• Stop at The Seaport Social
• Stop at Garrison's Brewery

The experience

The solar-powered pedal bus does the heavy lifting: two electric motors powered by solar-charged batteries mean you can pedal, coast or simply sit back and watch Halifax slide past. The vehicle is fully covered with rain guards, so it runs in any weather. You'll roll along the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, see the historic properties that line the water, and pass the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the HMCS Sackville docked at the harbour, and the C.S.S. Acadia. The route takes in the Harbourside Market at Pier 21 and brings you to Halifax Citadel, the 1869 hilltop fort that overlooks the harbour.

Three stops break up the ride: Sapori Italian Street Food, The Seaport Social, and Garrison's Brewery (subject to availability, with possible substitutions). At each one, you get access to food and drink specials reserved for tour riders. The stops are built in so you can grab something to eat or drink without the tour feeling rushed. Arrive 20 minutes before your departure time. The tour runs at 11:00am, 2:00pm, or 5:00pm depending on which time slot you book.

What’s included

• Private transportation aboard the solar-powered pedal bus.
• use of the bicycle for the full tour.
• access to food and drink specials at each of the three restaurant stops.

Options for this experience

3 options

11:00AM Tour ($18-$32/hr)Guide in English · Available from 1 May 202711:00AM Tour ($18-$32/hr)

2:00PM Tour ($18-$32/hr)Guide in English · 14:002:00PM Tour ($18-$32/hr)

5:00PM Tour ($18-$32/hr)Guide in English · Available from 1 May 20275:00PM Tour ($18-$32/hr)

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (5 to 14 years) · Child (2 to 4 years)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Ride Solar

Is this one for you?Choose the 11:00am departure if you want to explore the waterfront before lunch, the 2:00pm slot for an afternoon outing, or the 5:00pm tour to end your day on the water. The two-and-a-half-hour loop fits easily into a half-day in Halifax and covers the main waterfront sights without requiring a separate vehicle or navigation.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 14 years); Child (2 to 4 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Halifax Citadel and why does the tour stop there?

Halifax Citadel is a strategic hilltop fort in downtown Halifax that commands a view of Halifax Harbour. Built in 1869, it holds the social and military history of the 78th Highlanders and the 3rd Brigade Royal Artillery, and the tour passes by so you can see it from the water and the surrounding area.

What happens at the restaurant stops during the tour?

The tour stops at three restaurants (Sapori Italian Street Food, The Seaport Social, and Garrison's Brewery), where you have the chance to order food and drink with special pricing reserved for tour riders. The stops are built into the schedule so you're not rushed.

Do I have to pedal the whole time?

No. The solar-powered motors do the work, so you can pedal as much or as little as you want. You can pedal the whole way, coast along, or sit back and let the bike carry you while you take in the sights.

What is the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21?

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is a historic site on the Halifax waterfront where the tour passes by. Pier 21 was a major immigration gateway for Canada, and the museum tells that story. The tour gives you a view of it from the water.