Unreal Sunset Cruise with Great Wine, Cheese & Vibes!…read more We had an absolutely incredible time on the JFarwell Sunset Cruise with Wine & Cheese Tasting. We totally lucked out with perfect weather and were treated to a stunning sunset over the beautiful Halifax Harbour--seriously postcard-worthy. The cheese spread was top-tier, and the wine tasting included four pours--we especially loved the first white they served, and to my surprise, even the Nova Scotia red wine (and I'm usually not a red guy!) was super tasty--juicy, almost like a black currant vibe. Really impressive. The crew was amazing--friendly, personable, and full of great knowledge about sailing and the surrounding harbour communities. Huge shoutout to Finn, who even let me take the wheel for a bit--YOU'RE MA BOY, FINN! This cruise is an experience we'll never forget. Whether you're into boats, wine, or just want to soak in Halifax's coastal beauty, this is a must-do.

We had a blast on our 1hr harbor sailing tour. 1. The boat is gorgeous 2. The crew is amazing:…read morefriendly and knowledgeable 3. The harbor view is beautiful 4 the sailing is super fun! 5 There are drink options at very reasonable prices! Do not miss this amazing adventure!!

I cannot remember the name of our boat tour guide, but he was so much fun. We took the one hour…read moretour of Halifax Harbor and he provided lots of good information. No yelling or loud speaker, a bar, great weather, and a relaxing time.

Fun trip on an authentic East Coast vessel. Good great, fun entertainment and interesting sites…read more Half way through they raise the sails. A lovely site.

This was a wonderful time, the ship, crew and experience was top notch. Coupled with perfect…read moreweather, it was something to remember.

A boring boat ride with no narrative as to what we are seeing. Only a guitar player who loudly…read moreplays obscure music a mostly older crowd has never heard of. Truly a waste of time and money unless you enjoy riding in circles mostly around a working waterfront.

We had a great time the tour was very good Halifax is very…read morebeautiful If you get there enjoy

This was an absolutely fantastic tour of Halifax and everything about it. Our guide Paul was so…read morepassionate and enthusiastic about Halifax and its history. Our tour lasted almost 7 hours and we were on a cruise ship and in Halifax for the day. He picked us right up at the port, had a sign with our names on it and there were 4 others with us in a nice van. A great small group of 6 people. We toured around the whole city, got to walk through the Public Gardens, stopped at the Citadel and saw the cannon fire at noon and the changing of the guard, learned so much about the explosion that killed many in Halifax and also learned things I did not know about the Titanic. We went to 2 different Titanic cemetaries and passed by even more. We stopped in a charming fishing village and had lunch at a local and delicious seafood restaurant. We could not have asked for a better day with a more enthusiastic host. He provided waters for us the entire day and also had a TV screen in the car to show us pictures and videos about all of the great stories he told us throughout the day. An absolutely fantastic tour that is a must do when visiting Halifax!

3 Nova Scotia wineries in the Annapolis Valley led by a seasoned sommelier! Great wines, good…read morecompany and a superb lunch. One of the highlights of my trip east!

My husband and I did the Annapolis Valley Wine and Cheese tour as a shore excursion with a…read moreNorwegian cruise. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! The wine itself was fabulous but what made it even more enjoyable was our guide, Colleen. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area (Halifax, Gaspereau Valley, and Annapolis Valley) and the wineries. She went above and beyond to make sure that we all enjoyed ourselves, including stopping at an overlook for some quick pics and a farmer's market for some extra snacks. I would highly recommend this tour and would do it again if ever returning to the area.

Amazing doesn't begin to describe it. Get out there and get out there now. Highly recommend the…read moresunset tour. The place is about a $65 cab ride from downtown Halifax. Don't let that deter you. It's that awesome.

East Coast Outfitters specializes in Sea Kayaking. You will…read moresee them taking groups of people through the islands around prospect. Although sometimes, they do not seem to have any etiquette when pulling up to the beaches on the island. The take the whole beach, so no one else can access the shoreline. It is a heck of a lot easier to move a Kayak than to manoeuvre a boat. I have personally seen this on numerous occassions. If East Coast Outfitters is reading this, please remember, some people lived here long before you started your business here. Please respect this, so everyone can enjoy the great outdoors, share the beach line, don't hog!

I was rather disappointed with most of the stops, up till the end (Five Fishermen). When we went,…read morewe started at Goldwater in the market, where we had a bite-sized lobster roll; which was super fresh and quintessential Nova Scotia, but rather small. We went from there to Johnny Ks, where we had a bite-sized beef gyro, which while tasty, was a very small portion, and nothing special. From there we puttered out of the downtown area to the Chain Yard Cidery, where one of the managers met with the group and shared great details about their business, along with two shots of cider (which were both delicious), and a tasty treat. From there we went to Salvatore's for a mini slice of cold pizza (underline & italicize mini and cold), which was extremely disappointing. We wrapped up at Five Fishermen, for chowder and wine, which was the highlight (followed by the Chain Yard). The chowder was a good portion, and I appreciated the two glasses of local wines. I've taken food tours in other cities, and was expecting similar (more upscale). Their price is less than other tours I've taken (which helps), but I didn't take a food tour to have a bite of a gyro and a cold half-a-slice of pizza. I understand the lobster roll as a coastal treat, and it was very fresh, the other two stops were what I was expecting for the entire experience. With so many restaurants in the downtown area, I'm not sure why we drove to the outskirts and back. I thought there would've been a stop for a scoop of infamous Nova Scotian homemade ice cream (plenty of options, and relatively cheap). If Five Fisherman didn't accommodate our food-allergy (nothing was offered as an alternative at Goldwater), I would've been extremely frustrated, and our tour-guide wasn't sure they'd have something for us, even though we gave advanced notice of the shellfish allergy and they said it would be fine. On the plus side, the tour guide did a great job sharing the history of Halifax, was very knowledgeable about local wines, and enthusiastic about the food scene.

Went on the "Beer Bus" tour this weekend. Wasn't expecting much but was very pleasantly surprised…read more Much more casual and relaxed than I'm used to with wine tours. Very well paced, just enough alcohol to keep it fun but not get too crazy, and great food as well. They easily accommodated our vegetarian group, which was nice. I would easily recommend this if you have friends in from out of town and are looking for something more fun than the typical tourist fare.

I was hesitant about this tour, I have back and balance issues so I contacted the owner but was…read morereassured this was "an easy" tour. "Thanks for your interest in our tours. The hiking portion of the tour does have some spots where good balance is needed as we follow and narrow path but has rocks along it. Also a few places where you have to step up over a rock or two" FALSE This was a hard, strenuous, dangerous hike. We scaled 4 foot boulders, scraped thru brush and trees, balanced across wood planks over boggy areas and went thru steep inclines and declines. You need to be in good shape and wear hiking boots. This is not a casual walk around Peggy's Cove.

We just took a tour of the valley with Ryan and Dean today and it was AMAZING. We brought our three…read moreyoung children with us who are ages 4, 5 and 8 and the hikes we took were perfectly adventurous but not too difficult for us or our kids. Both Ryan and Dean were so great with our kids who were at times a little, ahem, cranky, and they enthusiastically joked with them and helped cheer them up when they were having melt downs. Ryan even helped our daughter find cool rocks at one of the beaches we explored. My husband is an adventurous guy who is from Halifax and has toured around the province a lot and I have lived here for 10 years and have done some touring myself and they took us to places neither of us had been to before. I never knew Nova Scotia had such diverse and gorgeous spots! While we were driving around, Ryan told us so much about the history of the area and it was absolutely fascinating. He is a deep well of knowledge which definitely enriched our experience. Both Dean and Ryan are kind and funny. We clicked immediately. I loved the adventure we went on today and our kids keep saying they want to do it again. Thanks for such a great day!