I went on a boat tour of the harbour with my wife and daughter. This was a one hour tour inside the…read moreharbour with a captain named Willie. This is a good option for those who tend to get sea sick since it is relatively calm in the harbour. Before we left Willie went over the boat and Covid safety protocols. The man was really nice and let my daughter drive the boat. This made her quite happy and proud. The booking staff member we dealt with was great. We highly recommend this as a good family outing.

If you're looking to be scared, this is not the ghost walk for you. Instead, this walk looks at…read moreHalifax ghost stories from a historical perspective. I haven't tried the other ghost walk (http://yelp.ca/biz/halifax-ghost-walk-halifax) and perhaps that is a bit scarier but this is a fascinating journey through the city that I thought I knew. The guide, Andy Smith, takes you on a gentle amble through Halifax, highlighting points of history I never even knew! Not a big fan of walking Halifax's many hills? It's pretty much all downhill walking. Intentionally. The route is designed so that you're basically working your way from the Citadel (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/citadel-hill-halifax-2) to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (http://www.yelp.ca/biz/maritime-museum-of-the-atlantic-halifax). It makes for a surprisingly good date activity and would probably be fun in a group.

$15/pp, very reasonable. This was more history tour than ghost walk (IMO), but it starts at the…read moretop of the hill and zig-zags down toward the harbour (ending at A. Keith's Brewery). Andy was a good tour-guide, and did a good job engaging with the audience. You can tell he's been doing this for a long time, which is both good and bad (sometimes it feels a little forced).

We went to Nova Scotia shortly after the wildfires, in June 2023. I had done a lot of research and…read morethe one thing we wanted to do, was go to Lunenburg. Top of our list was to have a horse and carriage ride around that pretty town. It's a beautiful place, but Shay, our expert driver brought the whole town to life. Not only was it interesting to hear about the history of the architecture and who lived in these beautiful homes, but we also got to hear about what happened to the horses during the wildfires. Farmers all over the province came with horse trailers to help get horses to safety. Amazingly kind people love on the East coast! If you are to Nova Scotia , make sure to go to Lunenburg, put this on your list as a must do. It really does take you back to the early days when life was much simpler and it was a delightful ride. Shay's parents came for a visit with their family a couple of years ago, fell in love with Lunenburg. They found the horse farm business, bought it from a retiring farmer. Shay, was already a carriage horse driver in beautiful Niagara on the Lake! We plan to return one day and have a few lovely carriage rides. Thank you Shay and your parents "who bought the farm"! TROT IN TIME IS A MUST! Debbie and Gar

After arriving in Lunenburg and eating lunch we decided that we wanted to take a tour of the town…read moreand what better way then in a horse drawn carriage. The tours were easy to find. They were lined up right beside the wharf so we walked over and loaded up. The tour took around 45 minutes and was very informative. We snaked along the streets of Lunenburg hearing stories about the town's history and of the different historical buildings we passed by. Our tour guide was very informative and pretty funny as well. The ride itself was very comfortable and relaxing. The carriages only have a few seats but you have a good amount of room inside which is nice. The seats were soft and comfy. They also had blankets in case we got cold. We had a great time and would definitely recommend these tours for anyone going to Lunenburg.

Fun, Informative, and Totally Worth It!…read more The Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour was another highlight of our trip--and definitely worth the money. It's such a fun and unique way to explore the city! You start on land, taking in historic landmarks and beautiful views, then splash right into the harbour as the vehicle transforms into a boat. It's a cool experience whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking to see the city from a new perspective. Our tour guide, Adina, was fantastic--full of energy, super knowledgeable, and made the whole ride engaging and fun. Big shoutout to Captain Geoff as well for the smooth and safe ride! We learned so much about the history of Halifax while also having a great time. Highly recommend this tour if you're looking for something a little different that mixes sightseeing with storytelling.

We came here on a pre booked and pre paid for tour and the weather was horrible. Everyone had to…read morestay inside and there was not enough seats for everyone inside. It was so windy and rough that you could not hear anything they said nor could you see out of the glass due to the water splashing up on the boats windows. While I understand they have no control over the weather, I feel they should have canceled the trip and refunded our money and we could have found something else to do that we would have enjoyed.

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!

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!

Great tour with Chris. After a safety briefing and quick training session, you are on your way to…read moresee the city's highlights. Much more fun and enjoyable than just walking.

Fantastic way to see Halifax without walking up and down all the streets and hills! This was my…read morefavourite tour of the entire trip! Max was very helpful, they ensured we were fully trained and comfortable before starting out and we were all novices on the Segways. Carley was very sweet and made the tour fun and interesting. This was the absolute best way to see Halifax!

I travel frequently and I have been using Tours by Towncar to get me to and from the Halifax…read moreairport for over 10 years now. Probably over 100 trips. I also pre-book them for guests from away. Jim and his chauffeurs show up on time, every time. The cars are always clean and safe. Taxis in HRM can be pretty scary. Jim and his team are very responsive, but I recommend booking your car a couple of hours in advance to give them a chance to plan their schedule. These guys are pretty busy, but they have never let me down. Most of my trip are really early or really late. FYI The standards for cars that work as "limos" at the airport (they have the triangle bumper sticker) are very high. If I remember correctly, the price difference between a city taxi fare and a limo/towncar to or from the airport is only about 10 bucks. For that amount you get an immaculate ride, a newspaper if you want it and help with your bags. Its worth it to arrive safe and in a good state of mind.

From the owner: Tours byTown Car is a VIP car service specializing in private touring pre-arranged airport…read moretransfers to and from the Halifax airport to anywhere in the Maritime provinces specifically Nova Scotia. We also provide long distance transfers and hourly VIP transfers from points other then the airport (Exp. Halifax to Yarmouth) most of our work is done by Lincoln Towncar's sedans or stretch limousine.

Took the whale watching tour, 2 kids, 3 adults. Friendly staff. We spotted some porpoises and they…read moretook us to a seal spot and we hung out with them for a while. No whales, but you can't plan on wild animals. Beautiful scenery on the way in and out, so bring the camera along. There are a lot of people on that boat, so get comfortable. Kids will either fall asleep or feel sea sick, so recommend they close their eyes to sleep.

The day started off sunny and continued through a great tour of the harbor and surrounding coast…read moreline. Unfortunately no whales were spotted but no for lack of searching. We did see some seals playing the the water and eagles. Tyler is terrific and worth the trip