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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

Meeting point

The tour starts and ends at the Big Fiddle at the Port Sydney.

End Point

End point

HALIFAX BOARDWALK & SEAPORT: This tour ends at the north end of the boardwalk in the Historic Properties.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
Visit the oldest continuously open farmers market in all of North America.
Duration: 5 mins
2. The Emigrant Statue
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.
Duration: 5 mins
3. The Way Things Are
No, you're not seeing things.. those light posts are definitely crooked. Well tell you about the inspiration behind the famous sculpture.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Halifax Waterfront
Learn all about the boardwalk itself from the boutiques to the murals, statues, attractions & more.
Duration: 5 mins
5. The Dockyard Clock
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.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Holy Cross Cemetery
As you explore the historic graveyard, we'll tell you about the lost grave of William Condon.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Victoria Park
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.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Griffin's Pond
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.
Duration: 5 mins
9. Armoury Place
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.
Duration: 5 mins
10. Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica
You'll learn about a Gothic Revival Cathedral and how the effects of the Halifax Explosion in 1917 are still being felt today.
Duration: 5 mins
11. Novalea Drive & Hennessey Place
We'll tell you how the park began as military grounds to it's rebuilding of a neighbourhood park and memorial today.
Duration: 5 mins
12. Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower
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.
Duration: 5 mins
13. IRVING SHIPBUILDING INC.
We'll tell about the controversy around this structure and why it ended up being built here.
Duration: 5 mins
14. Hennessey Place
TUDOR REVIVAL. As you walk along you'll see a block of rowhouse cottages, built using the English style, for surviving families.
Duration: 5 mins
15. Hydrostone Market
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.
Duration: 5 mins
16. Baddeck
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.
Duration: 5 mins
17. Goose Cove
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. Wreck Cove General Store
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. Ingonish Harbour
Hear how the two harbours of Ingonish benefited the Mi'kmaq over 9000 years ago and continues to benefit residents and tourists today.
20. Cheticamp
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. The Big Fiddle
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. City Hall - Cape Breton Regional Municipality
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. The Highland Arts Theatre
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. Eltuek Arts Centre
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. Jost House Museum
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

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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