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961 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, NS B3H 4P7, Canada
Get your discount tickets for the Explore Nova Scotia with Bundled Self Guided Audio Tours, save up to 9% !
Overview
Discover Nova Scotia with 5 immersive, self-guided audio tours—4 walking and 1 epic scenic drive! Hear 125+ GPS-triggered stories on your smartphone: no schedules, no crowds, no pressure! WALKING: Halifax: Explore the vibrant Boardwalk & Seaport, Churches, Gardens, Graveyards, and the powerful story of the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Discover rich maritime heritage and a dynamic downtown at your own pace. Sydney: Historic Downtown Sydney. Explore one of the most historic towns in Canada’s Maritimes, once known as the Steel City. DRIVING: Cabot Trail: Explore 50+ Points of Interest as you travel the famous Cabot Trail, a journey along one of the world's most scenic coastal drives! Breathtaking views and charming communities await. Why Choose Self-Guided? Start, pause, or resume any tour anytime—they never expire! The GPS map shows your location and plays audio automatically. Just book, download, and go. One purchase = one device download. Join 25,000+ happy customers across 75+ tours!
Meeting and Pickup
The tour starts and ends at the Big Fiddle at the Port Sydney.
End Point
HALIFAX BOARDWALK & SEAPORT: This tour ends at the north end of the boardwalk in the Historic Properties.
Redemption Instructions
**HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & START THE TOURS** Tour Code NSWD26. **This code will work for all tours included in your bundle** 1. Download and install the Tripvia Tours app (look for the logo with the multi-coloured letters). If you're reading this on your phone, tap on this link www.onelink.to/tripvia. 2. Open the app, tap on 'Tours' and find the one you'd like to do first 3. Enter tour code NSWD26 (valid for each tour in bundle). 4. Tap 'download tour' ***It is very important to ensure you have a good Wi-Fi or mobile data connection for the download process. 5. Follow the tutorial before leaving for your tour to learn how the app works. 6. Enjoy your tour! Help → info@tripvia.tours | 1-866-874-7842
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
English-WRITTEN
Itinerary
1. Visit the oldest continuously open farmers market in all of North America.
2. A statue of a man holding a suitcase. There has to be more to it than that, right!? There is! We'll tell you all about it.
3. No, you're not seeing things.. those light posts are definitely crooked. Well tell you about the inspiration behind the famous sculpture.
4. Learn all about the boardwalk itself from the boutiques to the murals, statues, attractions & more.
5. See Canada’s oldest working clock that's been telling time for over 250 years! The nine-foot pendulum encased in the base is driven by a 250 pound weight.
6. As you explore the historic graveyard, we'll tell you about the lost grave of William Condon.
7. As you stroll through this spectacular urban garden, we'll tell you all about it! There's a number of points of interest to explore here.
8. While walking along what was once a swampy wasteland, you'll see ducks and geese and even a quiet spot to sit and learn some of the history of the pond.
9. We'll tell you about the ginormous Halifax Armoury built in 1895 as a drill hall for volunteer militia and what it's being used for today.
10. You'll learn about a Gothic Revival Cathedral and how the effects of the Halifax Explosion in 1917 are still being felt today.
11. We'll tell you how the park began as military grounds to it's rebuilding of a neighbourhood park and memorial today.
12. We'll tell you about the impressive monument to the people of Halifax and Dartmouth, who experienced first-hand, the devastation of the Halifax explosion.
13. We'll tell about the controversy around this structure and why it ended up being built here.
14. TUDOR REVIVAL. As you walk along you'll see a block of rowhouse cottages, built using the English style, for surviving families.
15. Our tour ends here at the Hydrostone Market. This tour was not about monuments or buildings but about the people who lived through that awful day and those who raced to help them.
16. Hear Alexander Graham Bell tell you why he has a museum dedicated to him! You can even visit the National Historic Site and Museum which is close by.
17. One of the prettiest spots along this section of the trail where several brooks join to flow into the cove. If waterfalls are your thing, there are several beautiful ones along Goose Cove Brook that are easily accessible.
18. A famous stop along the Trail. In business since 1976 they offer everything you need for a road trip including their legendary lobster sandwiches!
19. Hear how the two harbours of Ingonish benefited the Mi'kmaq over 9000 years ago and continues to benefit residents and tourists today.
20. Welcome to one of the Acadian capitals of the world! It’s a popular tourist town with whale watching, a museum, several restaurants and an excellent golf course.
21. Crafted from solid steel by local artist Cyril Hearn, it’s a powerful symbol that honors the profound Celtic culture that beats at the heart of this island.
22. You might be wondering why a city the size of Sydney needs such an impressive building, and the truth is, the current structure serves much more than just the former city. We'll tell you why....
23. Built in 1911 as Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, it was once able to seat a thousand parishioners and still boasts a magnificent Casavant organ—the largest in all of Cape Breton.
24. At the northeast corner of Nepean Street stands what was once the Holy Angels Convent. Commissioned by Father Quinan of Sacred Heart Parish over 140 years ago...
25. Officially the oldest home in Sydney!
Inclusion
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Hands free (audio plays automatically)
Tours: Halifax Seaport & Boardwalk, Churches, Gardens & Graveyards, Explosion & Historic Sydney.
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
Driving Tour: Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island
Customer Service via Phone & Email
Exclusion
Smartphone or tablet
Transportation (use your own vehicle)
**Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Attraction tickets
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews
4.2
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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