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Halifax Seaport & Boardwalk Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour

23 Reviews 4.13 out of 5 stars Based on 23 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Halifax, Canada
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1 to 2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Make Halifax’s lively waterfront your own self-guided story route. Stroll the Seaport and Boardwalk on a 2.5 km GPS-guided audio tour that plays automatically through your smartphone. Hear immigration and seafaring stories as you pass Pier 21, the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market, Georges Island, HMCS Sackville, the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, CSS Acadia and the historic waterfront. Download before you go, start when you like, pause anywhere and continue at your own pace. This is a self-guided outdoor experience; attraction admission, optional interior visits, a smartphone and an in-person guide are not included.

What's Included

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Attraction tickets
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Headphones or earbuds (optional)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1031 Marginal Road
Halifax, NS B3H 4P7, Canada

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

1869 Upper Water Street
Halifax, NS B3J 1S7, Canada

The tour ends at the north end of the boardwalk in the Historic Properties.

What To Expect

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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Explore Canada's immigration story at Pier 21, with an optional visit to the museum inside.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market

Browse local flavours and waterfront energy at North America’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Samuel Cunard Statue

Meet Halifax-born shipping pioneer Samuel Cunard at his waterfront monument.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Discovery Centre

Discover hands-on science at the Discovery Centre, with an optional visit inside.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Emigrant Statue

Pause at The Emigrant, a moving tribute to the courage and hope of newcomers to Canada.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCVM+43 Halifax

Admire Georges Island National Historic Site across the harbour, with seasonal ferry visits available separately.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Way Things Are

Spot The Way Things Are, Chris Hanson and Hendrika Sonnenberg’s playful sculpture of crooked light posts.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Relax in a waterfront hammock and enjoy sweeping views across Halifax Harbour.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lower Water Street

See The Wave, a bold waterfront sculpture that became one of Halifax’s best-known photo stops.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Piazza at Bishop's Landing

Cool off beside the playful Fountain at Bishop’s Landing on a warm waterfront day.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

Stroll Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk past shops, murals, public art and harbour views.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hmcs Sackville

See HMCS Sackville, Canada’s Naval Memorial, with an optional seasonal visit aboard the ship.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Explore Atlantic Canada’s seafaring heritage at the Maritime Museum, with an optional visit inside.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCXJ+42 Halifax

See CSS Acadia, a preserved Edwardian-era hydrographic ship moored beside the Maritime Museum.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCXH+FG Halifax

View the historic Cable Wharf, a 1913 landmark linked to Halifax’s transatlantic cable era.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Dockyard Clock

See the landmark Dockyard Clock, a working 19th-century timepiece overlooking the harbour.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Ferry Terminal

See the Halifax Ferry Terminal, gateway to a quick harbour crossing to Dartmouth.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Lower Deck

Visit Privateers’ Warehouse, one of the waterfront’s oldest surviving buildings and home to The Lower Deck.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

1883 Upper Water St

Discover Collins Court and Bank Building within Halifax’s atmospheric Historic Properties.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

1869 Upper Water St

Finish at Market Mall, a covered passage lined with shops and waterfront character.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Georges Island National Historic Site (pass by)

Take in a harbour view of Georges Island National Historic Site and its star-shaped Fort Charlotte.
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C.S.S. Acadia (pass by)

View CSS Acadia from the boardwalk, a preserved Edwardian-era hydrographic ship.
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk (pass by)

QUEEN’S MARQUE frames the harbour with striking architecture, public art and inviting waterfront spaces.
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk (pass by)

WOMEN VOLUNTEERS MONUMENT honours the women who supported Canada during wartime.
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk (pass by)

THE STOCKS offer a playful nod to colonial-era punishment within the Historic Properties.
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk (pass by)

PICKFORD & BLACK BUILDING recalls one of Halifax’s storied shipping and merchant firms.
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Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk (pass by)

NOVA SCOTIAN CRYSTAL’s former waterfront workshop remains an exterior reminder of the city’s glassmaking craft.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Halifax Seaport & Boardwalk Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-214606P22

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What's Included

Activity name

  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
  • Live GPS map shows route & your location
  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
  • Customer Service via Phone & Email
  • Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
  • Attraction tickets
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Headphones or earbuds (optional)
  • In-person tour guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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