Halifax Waterfront Walking Tour with Ferry to Alderney Landing

Led by an entertaining, expert local guide, you’ll stroll along the scenic waterfront, exploring iconic landmarks. The tour begins with meeting at the Samuel Cunard Statue before continuing along the scenic harbourfront, where your guide brings to life stories of resilience, immigration, and pivotal events.

You’ll visit Pier 21, often called Canada’s “Ellis Island”. Pier 21 is Canada’s historic arrival point for over one million immigrants, and where you’ll learn the moving stories behind their journeys.

The tour continues past the historic CSS Acadia, bringing to light Halifax’s connection to the Titanic disaster and well as the lasting impact of the 1917 Halifax Explosion.

You’ll stroll through waterfront areas such as Bishop’s Landing and Queen’s Marque, where contemporary design blends with deep-rooted heritage, including influences from the Mi’kmaq people.

Midway through the tour, you’ll stop at Peace by Chocolate to sample handcrafted treats while learning the story of Syrian refugees who built a globally recognized brand.

You’ll pass through the Historic Properties, where 18th-century warehouses once held valuable cargo and tales of hidden pirate treasure, before taking a ferry ride across Halifax Harbour to Alderney Landing in Dartmouth (and back) and enjoy sweeping views of the Halifax skyline from across the water.

• Explore Halifax’s waterfront on a guided small-group walking tour.
• Visit Pier 21 and learn about Canada’s immigration history.
• Discover historic landmarks including Halifax’s Titanic connection and the 1917 Explosion.
• Explore Queen’s Marque and Bishop’s Landing.
• A ferry ride (round-trip) across the harbour to Alderney Landing with spectacular city skyline views.

• An experienced, knowledgeable tour guide
• Chocolate tasting at Peace by Chocolate
• Small-group tour experience.
• Round-trip ferry ticket

• Available April - October with tours daily Monday - Sunday *
  *subject to availability

• 2.5 hours

• The tour size is small group limited to 10 participants.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Please wear comfortable clothing and dress for the weather.
• Tour guide gratuities are not included, optional and always appreciated.

This experience takes place in the Halifax, Nova Scotia.  VIEW MAP

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