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!
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
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Activity code: C-278761P26
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