Activities in Nova Scotia
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McNabs Island Ferry
Fine sand and cobbled stone shorelines, salt marshes, abandoned military fortifications and forests of maple, beech and red spruce paint the scenery of the 400-hectare McNabs Island in Halifax Harbour. In all there are 30km of roads and trails to explore close to the city yet far away from its clatter and clamor. Staff of the McNabs Island Ferry will provide you with a map and an orientation to the island.
For camping reservations, contact the Department of Natural Resources; due to increased fire risks from rotting trees ploughed down by Hurricane Juan campfires are currently prohibited on the island. The ferry runs from Fisherman's Cove in Eastern Passage, a short drive…
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Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery
Come hither ye lovers of ale! If you drink beer or not, a tour of Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery brings you right back to 19th-century Halifax via costumed thespians, quality brew and some dark corridors. Learn the history, check out the beer-making techniques then finish your hour-long visit with a party in the basement pub complete with beer on tap, singing, pub games and some ale-inspired yarns. Note that you'll need your ID and the kids are served lemonade.
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Sea Sun Kayak Adventures
Ideally you'll do this further away from polluted Halifax Harbour. But if you can't wait to get on the ocean, try Sea Sun Kayak Adventures, which offers enjoyable day-long tours of sights along the sheltered North West Arm. They also have a second location in Terrence Bay, a short drive from Halifax, that rents kayaks and offers a range of other trips. Their 'Kayak Bus' will pick up paddlers at their place of lodging within the Halifax area.
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Velo Bicycle Club
Cycling is a great way to see sights on the outskirts of Halifax - you can take bikes on the ferries to Dartmouth or cycle over the MacDonald Bridge. Velo Bicycle Club organizes several rides each week; it's a way to meet locals and go on some fun rides but you'll have to join the club which costs around C$45. See the website for ride schedules and the club application form.
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Murphy's on the Water
Murphy's on the Water runs a range of tours on Halifax Harbour, from two-hour tours to dinner cruises to the popular Harbour Hopper Tours, with tours on the Lark 5, a seaworthy tour bus. Murphy's Company Store, off the Granville St pedestrian area, also sells tickets.
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Theodore Too Big Harbour Tours
Yes, you can chug around on this cartoon character boat of children's book and TV fame. One-hour tours leave every hour-and-a-half (from 09:30 till 20:00) and are designed especially with children in mind - it's particularly good for under-sixers.
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Pedal & Sea Adventures
Pedal & Sea Adventures will deliver the bike to you, complete with helmet, lock and repair kit. They also lead good-value tours; one-/two-day trips including taxes and meals cost around C$95/$225.
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Bluenose II
This classic replica of the Bluenose racing schooner is sometimes in Halifax and sometimes in Lunenburg. Clambering about the schooner when it's in port is free.
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Bluenose II
This replica of the famous two-masted racing schooner, the Bluenose, which is seen on the back of Canada's 10ยข coin, runs harbor tours when it's in town.
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Lobstermen Tours
The two-hour tour includes hauling lobster pots and examining their contents in a touch tank. The minitour cruises around Lunenburg Harbour.
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Lunenburg Whale Watching
Offers three-hour trips that promise sightings of birds and seals as well as whales.
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