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Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Halifax, Canada
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90 to 150 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Explore Halifax's churches, gardens, memorials and historic graveyards on a self-guided walk of about 5–5.5 km and 90–150 minutes. Follow 23 mapped stops covering Tripvia's named stories, from Holy Cross Cemetery and the Public Gardens to Citadel Hill, the Old Town Clock and the Old Burying Ground.

GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each point, and a live route map shows your position. Download the tour before setting out for offline use, then start, pause and resume at your own pace. The optional location-based trivia adds a playful way to explore.

This is primarily an outdoor, exterior-view experience with no in-person guide. Garden and cemetery gates have opening hours; museum, church and Citadel interiors require separate access or admission.

What's Included

  • Offline access after downloading in advance
  • Live GPS route map and optional location-based trivia
  • Flexible, self-paced access
  • Attraction tickets and interior access unless separately arranged
  • Headphones (optional; device speaker works too)
  • Smartphone or tablet (bring your own)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1193 South Park Street
Halifax, NS B3H 2W9, Canada

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What To Expect

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Holy Cross Cemetery

Explore this historic cemetery and the story of William Condon's lost grave among its many generations of Halifax families.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Park

Enjoy this green city square and its memorials beside Spring Garden Road.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCRC+47 Halifax

Pause at Victoria Park's Oland Memorial Fountain, a quiet tribute framed by trees.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral Anglican Church Of All Saints

Admire the stone exterior of Halifax's Anglican cathedral across the street.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Clyde Street

See the monument honouring Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott near the Public Gardens.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCRC+Q2 Halifax

Meet Scotland's celebrated poet in this outdoor statue beside Halifax's gardens.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Public Gardens

Enter through the ornate iron gateway into a landmark Victorian garden, subject to posted opening hours.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCV9+2Q Halifax

Follow the garden's graceful paths and patterned beds, planned in the Victorian Gardenesque style.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCR9+X6 Halifax

Find the historic Horticultural Hall and the ornate bandstand at the heart of the gardens.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Griffin's Pond

Take a peaceful pause beside the pond, a favourite garden spot for water birds and reflections.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCV9+FF Halifax

See the 1903 fountain commemorating Halifax soldiers who served in the South African War.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Robie Street & Veterans Memorial Lane

Walk respectfully among Camp Hill Cemetery's old stones and remember the generations buried here.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History

Pass Halifax's Museum of Natural History; its exhibits are an optional, separately ticketed visit.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCW7+W8 Halifax

Cross part of the Halifax Common, public green space shared by the city for centuries.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

JCX6+W8 Halifax

See another stretch of the Halifax Common and its enduring role in city life.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Armoury Place

Look up at the imposing 1890s Halifax Armoury, built as a militia drill hall.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

View the star-shaped fortress and city skyline from Citadel Hill; admission and interior access are separate.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Town Clock

Admire the hilltop clock tower commissioned under Prince Edward, a familiar Halifax landmark.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Parade

Stand in Halifax's historic civic square and pause at its war memorial cenotaph.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Halifax City Hall

See the ornate City Hall exterior and the nearby Memorial to Fallen Peace Officers.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax

View the exterior of St. Paul's, a colonial-era church on the Grand Parade.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

Admire the soaring Gothic Revival exterior of St. Mary's, marked by Halifax's long history.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Burying Ground

Walk beside this historic cemetery and its centuries-old memorials, entering only when gates are open.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Outdoor walk with city streets, garden and cemetery paths, and Citadel Hill slopes; surfaces and gates vary. Public transit is nearby. Check garden and cemetery hours, seasonal Citadel access, weather and construction; you can enjoy exterior stories when buildings are closed.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards Self-Guided 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-214606P35

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Average 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 33 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Offline access after downloading in advance
  • Live GPS route map and optional location-based trivia
  • Flexible, self-paced access
  • Self-guided smartphone audio tour with GPS-triggered stories
  • Attraction tickets and interior access unless separately arranged
  • Headphones (optional; device speaker works too)
  • Smartphone or tablet (bring your own)
  • In-person guide and transportation

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Outdoor walk with city streets, garden and cemetery paths, and Citadel Hill slopes; surfaces and gates vary. Public transit is nearby. Check garden and cemetery hours, seasonal Citadel access, weather and construction; you can enjoy exterior stories when buildings are closed.

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