Things to do in Nova Scotia
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Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour: 55 minutes by land and water★ 4.70 (1,529) · 55m
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Halifax: Annapolis Valley Wine Tour & Lunch at 3 Wineries★ 4.93 (612) · 6h 30m–7h
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Peggy's Cove, Citadel & Titanic Cemetery tour from Halifax★ 4.36 (484) · 4h
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Halifax: Peggy's Cove & Lunenburg Small Group Tour★ 4.87 (450) · 8h 45mCA$ 240View ›
Peggy's Cove & Halifax Tour: Lighthouse & Titanic Sites★ 4.50 (384) · 5hCA$ 164View ›
Peggy’s Cove & Titanic Cemetery: Half Day Tour from Halifax★ 4.83 (320) · 4h 30mCA$ 107View ›
Halifax: Peggy's Cove Lighthouse & Lunenburg UNESCO Tour★ 4.75 (312) · 7h–8hCA$ 175View ›
Peggy's Cove tour from Halifax: Guided scenic experience★ 4.67 (297) · 4hCA$ 102View ›
Sea Kayaking in Nova Scotia: Three Sisters paddle★ 4.92 (296) · 6hCA$ 199View ›
Halifax Electric Bike Tour: Citadel, Gardens & Boardwalk★ 4.85 (287) · 3hCA$ 117View ›Top rated (10)
Zodiac Coastal Tour with Naturalist Guide: LunenburgA 2-hour Zodiac coastal tour departing from Lunenburg's waterfront with a naturalist guide who points out seals, osprey, eagles, herons, mink and deer along the Atlantic coastline. Binoculars and rain ponchos are included; the boat departs from Expedition Nova Scotia, 10 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg.Is it for me?The wharf at Expedition Nova Scotia is a 10-minute drive from Lunenburg, so you don't need a car to reach the tour—a taxi or short ride from town gets you there. If you're staying in the UNESCO area without your own transport, this is how you get out on the water and see the coast the way locals do.
Kejimkujik Mersey River: 2-Hour Guided Canoe & Kayak TourYou paddle the Mersey River in a guided canoe or kayak for two hours, spotting wildlife and hearing local history while your guide handles the route and timing. Equipment and safety gear are included. The current carries you back downstream, so the return is easier than the push upriver. You're back at Jake's Landing by early afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to paddle Kejimkujik's most beautiful river without arranging your own boat, gear, or route — the guide handles the pace and the current brings you home.
Halifax Harbour: Yacht Sailing Adventure & Hands-On SailingYou’ll feel Halifax come alive from a new angle as you sail its harbour by wind power. Take the helm or just relax on deck, try Nova Scotia wine onboard, and swap stories with locals as you watch city lights flicker across the water. There’s something honest about being out there — salt air, laughter, maybe a little splash or two.
Halifax: Titanic & Explosion History Half-Day TourYou get four to five hours moving through Halifax's two defining tragedies—121 Titanic graves at Fairview Lawn, the 1917 explosion sites and memorials, downtown landmarks like the Citadel and St. Paul's Church, and a stop at Fisherman's Cove. The van holds up to ten people, includes water and WiFi, and pickup is arranged to your location before departure.Is it for me?This tour works for anyone who wants to understand Halifax's two defining tragedies—the Titanic and the 1917 explosion—without arranging transport or navigating between cemeteries and memorials on your own. Small groups and a knowledgeable guide mean you get the stories behind the names, not just the dates.
Halifax: Sunset Yacht Sail with Nova Scotia Wine & CheeseYou’ll set sail from Halifax as golden hour hits, sampling four local Nova Scotia wines paired with cheeses while a friendly crew shares stories (and maybe lets you take the helm). Feel sea breezes on your face as you drift past islands and waterfront homes—the perfect slow evening with new flavors and unexpected laughs.
Halifax Harbour Boat Tour: Luxury Sailing with Local HistoryA one-hour sailing tour of Halifax Harbour aboard a 45-foot Beneteau Oceanis, with the captain and deckhand on deck sharing the port's history and local stories. You'll learn about the Halifax Explosion, the Titanic connection, Pier 21 Immigration Center and the active Canadian Navy Dockyard while sailing past the harbour islands. Lifejackets are provided; infants sit on an adult's lap; the guide speaks English.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to hear Halifax's maritime history from the people who work the harbour—the captain and deckhand stay on deck with you the whole time, not just navigate from the wheelhouse. The sailing boat itself is part of the experience, giving you a water-level view of the Explosion site, the Navy Dockyard and the islands that a larger tour vessel would not.
Nova Scotia South Shore: Lunenburg, Mahone Bay & Peggy’s Cove TourYou’ll wander Lunenburg’s painted streets with a local guide, hear tales of shipbuilders by the harbor, try coffee in Mahone Bay beneath postcard-perfect churches, and scramble over Peggy’s Cove granite with Atlantic spray in your face. This small group day trip from Halifax lets you feel Nova Scotia’s South Shore—not just see it.
Cabot Trail: Day Tour from Baddeck with Scenic StopsYou’ll ride Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail from Baddeck with a local guide, stopping for photo ops at dramatic coastlines and quiet fishing villages. Feel salt air on your face, sample home-style chowder for lunch, and hear stories only locals share. The day leaves you with more than snapshots—it gives you that slow-burn feeling of having really been there.
Halifax: Segway City Tour Waterfront, Citadel & Public GardensYou’ll glide through Halifax’s waterfront breeze, pause among centuries-old gravestones, wander lush gardens off your Segway, and catch sweeping views atop Citadel Hill—all with stories from a local guide. Expect laughter, small surprises, and moments where the city feels both familiar and brand new.
Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg & Titanic Cemetery: Full-Day Halifax TourA full-day guided tour from Halifax visits Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, and Fairview Lawn Cemetery, where over 100 Titanic victims are buried. The tour runs six to seven hours with a small group (max 14 guests), a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle. You explore at your own pace at each stop and choose whether to add a lobster lunch in Lunenburg.Is it for me?You get to spend real time at each stop without rushing or managing logistics yourself—the guide handles the route and timing, the vehicle is comfortable, and you decide how long to linger at Peggy's Cove, walk Lunenburg's streets, or sit in the cemetery.
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Pier 21 Museum Tour Halifax: Guided Immigration HistoryThe Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is a guided tour and museum admission on Halifax's waterfront where you follow the evolution of Canadian immigration through exhibitions, a 10-minute film, and first-hand immigrant accounts. The tour runs in English or French, includes access to all galleries and the Scotiabank Family History Centre where researchers can help trace your own family's arrival, and operates year-round with flexible booking.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're visiting Halifax for the first time and want to understand the city's role in Canadian immigration history without navigating the museum alone. The guided portion gives you the context and the stories, then you stay as long as you want to explore the exhibitions and search family records—so you're not rushed through either.
Historic Halifax Walking Tour: Downtown Sites with Local GuideHistoric Halifax by Foot is a guided walking tour of downtown Halifax covering six major sites—the Old Town Clock, Halifax Citadel, Province House, St. Paul's Church, the Old Burying Ground and Grand Parade—led by a local guide in a small group over 2.5 hours. The tour moves at a comfortable pace with stops for photos and conversation; children from age 2 are welcome, and the guide explains the military and civic history that shaped the city.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the main downtown sites explained by someone who knows the city's story, without spending a full day or arranging transport between stops. The small group size and fixed route mean you move at one pace together, so the history holds together instead of becoming a list of names.
Halifax Sunset Cruise with Live Musician: Tall Ship SilvaThe Halifax Sunset Cruise is a 90-minute evening sail aboard the Tall Ship Silva departing from Cable Wharf, cruising past Georges Island and McNabs Island lighthouse with live music onboard. The ship circles back along the Halifax Waterfront, and if conditions are favorable, passengers can help raise the sails. A restroom is available on board; drinks are available for purchase at the onboard bar.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actively participate in sailing—you'll help raise the sails and navigate past specific landmarks—rather than passively watch the sunset from a stationary viewpoint.
Halifax Harbourfront Food Tour: Oysters, Donair & Lobster RollA small-group food walking tour through Halifax's Harbourfront with a local guide, tasting oysters, seafood chowder, a donair wrap, and a lobster roll with dessert at four stops over three hours. The tour meets outside the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel and passes the Halifax ferry terminal and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic along the way. All food is included in the price, and the group stays under ten people.Is it for me?The tour starts at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel and walks the waterfront from there, so if you're staying nearby or arriving without a car, you don't need to arrange transport to the first stop—just show up at the hotel and the guide takes it from there.
Halifax Airport Transfer: Luxury Sedan Pickup & DropoffYou arrange your Halifax airport sedan in advance, meet your driver at arrivals with no waiting, and travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi and water included. The fixed price and 24/7 availability mean you land and go—no taxi negotiation, no queue, no surprises about cost or timing.Is it for me?Best for travelers landing at Halifax airport who want transport arranged before arrival—the fixed price and driver waiting at the curb eliminate the taxi negotiation and queue, which saves time and stress especially on early or late flights.
Halifax tour: Peggy's Cove, Citadel Hill & Titanic cemeteryA four-hour guided tour of Halifax covers Peggy's Cove's granite shores and iconic lighthouse, the 19th-century military architecture and city views from Citadel Hill, and Fairview Lawn Cemetery's Titanic victim memorials. A certified guide leads the route in a sanitized vehicle with pickup included, bottled water provided, and stops at each site for exploration and historical context.Is it for me?Choose the private tour if you want the three stops on your own schedule and timeline; choose the group tour if you prefer to share the cost and meet other travelers. Both include the same guide, vehicle and sites—the difference is who else is in the vehicle and how the timing flows.
Wine tasting tour: 3 wineries with cheese pairing in Grand PreAn afternoon wine tour visits three Nova Scotia wineries with guided tastings at each stop and a curated cheese tasting included at one location. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live English-speaking guide; a minimum age of 19 applies. Wineries rotate among Grand Pre Wines, Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards, Mercator Vineyards, Gaspereau Vineyards and L'Acadie Vineyards, with the third location confirmed two weeks before departure.Is it for me?Pick this if you're staying nearby without a car—the tour handles all three winery stops and driving, so you taste at each location in one afternoon without managing logistics yourself.
Halifax Walking Food Tour: 5 Local Tastings with GuideA 2.5-hour guided food tour in Halifax starting at the Ferry Terminal, where you walk to five restaurants tasting seafood chowder, Atlantic oysters, donair, warm lobster roll and local ice cream while your guide shares stories about the city. Water is included; the tour suits all fitness levels and guides speak English, Malay or Turkish.Is it for me?The tour starts at Halifax Ferry Terminal, so it works whether you're staying nearby or arriving by public transit—no car or local knowledge needed to find the first stop or navigate between them.
Cabot Trail shore excursion from Sydney: Guided coastal driveA guided shore excursion from Sydney along the Cabot Trail, one of Canada's most scenic coastal drives, with a local Cape Breton guide, small-group transportation, and multiple photo stops. The tour is timed to return you to your cruise ship at least an hour before departure, so the day holds together without the worry of missing your boat.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Cabot Trail's full loop of cliffs and villages in one port day—the guided stops and fixed return time mean you'll see the highlights without rushing or losing track of time before your ship departs.
Manicure, Pedicure & Wine Tasting in Halifax: Sommelier-guided wine selectionA manicure and pedicure experience in Halifax where your group stays together in one spa, starting with a sommelier-led wine tasting at the bar, moving into treatment rooms for gel nails, and finishing in the lounge with wine and snacks. Designed for groups—birthdays, bachelorettes, girls' trips—this is a 2.5-hour spa day built around connection, not quiet. Minimum age 19; wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?Book this for a group of friends who want to spend time together doing something that feels special—the group stays in one room the whole time, which is what makes it different from a traditional spa day. It works for bachelorettes, birthdays, girls' trips, or any gathering where the point is connection as much as the manicure.
