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Halifax is filled with incredible sites, action packed events and festivals, and tours. It’s also a place people live and work. The magic of a place is that middle ground you find while you explore it.and Here are some local experiences waiting for delegates in Halifax. Best of all? Each of these experiences is probably a few steps away from your Halifax hotel room.
“They” call Halifax’s waterfront “One of the world’s longest downtown boardwalks.” Whether it’s true or not doesn’t really matter. Regardless, this is a magical place that’s bustling with activity, and a destination for visitors and locals alike. A seaside playground filled with shops, restaurants, unique art installations, and hammocks. Yes, hammocks. Take in the sights and sounds as naval vessels, cruise ships, and ferries pass through the harbour, set against a backdrop of lighthouses, islands and ocean air.
Guided Tours and Excursions
Halifax is the perfect base for unforgettable tours and excursions. From harbour cruises and whale watching to foodie tours and ghost walks. Then there’s always a trips to Peggy’s Cove for some seafood and gingerbread. Stay a little longer and there’s time for a wine tour to the Annapolis Valley, a boat tour to 100 Wild Islands an overnighter to the jaw dropping Cabot Trail. Visitors can explore coastal beauty, rich history, and authentic local culture with the help of local experts.
Pop into a gallery or museum
Get to know Halifax by strolling through the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, or the Discovery Centre (aimed at kids and kids at heart).
In downtown Halifax, adventure is never far away. You can bike along the waterfront boardwalk or local trials, hike historic trails through the Citadel and nearby parks, or paddle the harbour by kayak for a whole new perspective on the city. With nature woven right into the urban core, outdoor experiences are just steps from your event or meeting.
Live like a local and visit the Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market on a Saturday morning. Right on the waterfront in Pavilion 22, North America’s oldest continually-operating farmers’ market boasts vendors offering fresh produce, baked treats, handcrafted items, and other delightful surprises. Just down the street you’ll also find the Halifax Brewery Market, filled with grab and go delights and local tunes.
Occupying an entire city block—or maybe more?—it’s one of the finest surviving Victorian-style gardens in North America. Grab a coffee and amble along the flower-lined paths of this 16-acre oasis in the middle of the city. Historic plaques throughout feature photographs of life here in the centuries past. You can even hop on a guided tour with the Friends of the Public Gardens Society.
Locals consider it the best deal going in “harbour tours”—just a $2.75 transit fare. While in Dartmouth, grab a coffee or something more substantial in one of the many great restaurants and cafés. Halifax’s ferry is one of the oldest, continuous, saltwater passenger ferry services in North America.
Hey, it is what it is. Sophisticated? Nope. Comfort food? Yup. A cultural institution? Oh yeah. The Donair is pretty much acknowledged as Halifax’s official food—especially after a night out. The exact definition is always up for debate, but generally, it consists of thin slices of spiced beef on a warm Lebanese pita, topped with diced onion and tomato, and drizzled with a sweet and garlicky sauce. That last part is key.
Stay an extra day (or two)?
Go ahead, stay an extra day, and experience more of Halifax and the surrounding area!
