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Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

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Halifax, Canada

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

On this 5 km tour, as well as the churches, gardens and graveyards, you'll explore many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork and statues that make up this must-see section of the city.

Highlights include Victoria Park, the Old Burying Ground, St. Mary's Basilica, the Halifax Citadel, the Old Town Clock and more!

Don't just see Halifax, hear what it has to say!

Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.

The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.

Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.

Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.

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What's Included

  • 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.
  • Attraction tickets
  • Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
  • Smartphone or tablet
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Meeting Location

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

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What To Expect

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On this 5 km tour, as well as the churches, gardens and graveyards, you'll explore the many tourist attractions, historical buildings, artwork and statues that make up this must-see section of the city.Highlights include Victoria Park, the Old Burying Ground, St. Mary's Basilica, the Halifax Citadel, the Old Town Clock and more!Don't just see Halifax, hear what it has to say!Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices.It’s yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route.Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

1259 South Park St

Holy Cross Cemetery Part 2. You'll venture into the cemetery where we'll tell you a bit about the residents.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holy Cross Cemetery

As you explore the historic graveyard, we'll tell you about the lost grave of William Condon.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Oland Memorial Fountain. We'll point out this gorgeous fountain tell you what it memorializes!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral Anglican Church Of All Saints

We'll point out this church across the street and tell you about a little mice problem it may have.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clyde Street

Sir Walter Scott Memorial. We'll tell you all about this statue and why the man himself was so important.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Robert Burns Statue. We've got a surprise for you on this one. Robert Burns himself will tell you all about... himself.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Public Gardens

You'll see the tall wrought iron gate in front of you leading into the Halifax Public Gardens, a designated National Historic Site. Here you will find formal garden maintaining the style of the Victorian age.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Design of a Victorian Garden. As you walk through the grounds you’ll notice the formality of design of a Victorian garden. Richard Power, a horticulturist and landscape gardener from Ireland was given the task of designing these public gardens.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Horticultural Hall. As you move on you'll see the oldest building in the park, that was also used as a cold cellar, and across from that is the 130 year old Bandstand!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Boar War Memorial Fountain. As you stroll through the park you'll come across this memorial that was erected in 1903 to honour Canadian Soldiers who fought and died in the Boer War.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Victoria Jubilee Fountain. We'll tell you the background on this fountain that was erected to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 60th year as monarch.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Robie Street & Veterans Memorial Lane

We'll tell you about why the Protestant Camp Hill Cemetery was created on old Commons ground and why you may want to browse through the ancient stones.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History

We'll point out to you what may look like an ordinary modern brick building on the outside, but the contains wonders of extraordinary delight.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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South Commons. We'll tell you about Canada’s Oldest Urban Park that has been in use by the Halifax community for over 250 years!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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North Commons. We'll tell you why we have mentioned the Commons several times on this tour and we'll explain just what that means.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

You'll learn why Citadel Hill, the highest point in Halifax, was chosen as the perfect place for a fort and who it was protecting the people of Halifax from.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Town Clock

You'll hear about why, Prince Edward, Commander in Chief of the military commissioned this clock to be built.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Parade

You'll see why the Grand Parade remains the heart of the city and how it came to be built. We'll also point out to you the Halifax War Memorial Cenotaph.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halifax City Hall

We'll tell you why this building was designated a National Historic site of Canada in 1997 and also tell you a little bit about the beautiful Memorial to Fallen Peace Officers.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax

You'll learn how old this church is and a bit about it's long history and connection to slavery.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. 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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Burying Ground

We'll tell you how old the cemetery is and some of the history of this tiny hectare of land. Why not take a moment and walk among stones etched with poignant tributes to those who passed centuries ago?
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fort Massey Cemetery

You'll hear about when the Americans launched their Revolutionary War against British rule in 1775 and how Britain looked to Halifax as an important naval base.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Alexander Keith's Brewery (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Halifax Central Library (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Fairview Lawn Cemetery (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Point Pleasant Park (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Hmcs Sackville (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Discovery Centre (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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The Emigrant Statue (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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St. Paul's Anglican Church (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Scotiabank Centre (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Camp Hill Cemetery (pass by)

Not a point of interest on the tour, but it's nearby and you can spend as much time here as you like.
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Additional Info

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking 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 (ADT). 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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  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on Tripvia Tours.
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  • Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
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