Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt
Overview
Looking for things to do in Halifax, Nova Scotia? Our Tourist Scavenger Hunt will take you from the public gardens to Halifax Harbor and its museums, by way of the Citadel!
Buy either a single or a group ticket.
You will have to solve challenges at every stop along the way to discover your next destination. At each step, you will learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you.
The Port of Halifax Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.7 km / 2.92 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
A fun learning experience
See the sights!
Learn some local history
Challenge your knowledge
Fun for all ages, kids included
Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
Buy 1 scavenger hunt for your party of 1 to 6 people.
What's Included
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- 22 varied challenges
- 26 locations seen
- You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it..
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Halifax Public Gardens
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
36 Canadian Brigade Group Headquarters (pass by)
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (pass by)
Old Town Clock (pass by)
Scotiabank Centre (pass by)
Grand Parade
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Halifax City Hall (pass by)
St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Province House (pass by)
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (pass by)
The Dockyard Clock
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (pass by)
Hmcs Sackville (pass by)
Alexander Keith's Brewery (pass by)
Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
VIA Rail
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Peace and Friendship Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Government House (pass by)
Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Halifax Central Library
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt?
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Activity code: C-278761P26
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required).
- 24/7 customer support.
- 22 varied challenges.
- 26 locations seen.
- You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Scavenger hunt instructions on your smartphone (data required)
- 24/7 customer support
- 22 varied challenges
- 26 locations seen
- You can pause the activity to visit any of the locations along the tour route.
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it..
Additional Info
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
