Halifax self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt

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! Buy either a single or a group ticket. 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.

1. 1

   Halifax Public Gardens

   10 min

   Discover Halifax's Public Gardens and solve a simple challenge to start your activity. 5 minutes here 5 minutes to your next destination

2. 2

   Stop 2

   Pass by

   Learn about the Canadian Armed Forces' presence in Halifax as you walk past several of their buildings. Solve challenges while here. 5 minutes here 5 minutes to get to your next destination.

3. 3

   Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

   Pass by

   Walk up the hill to admire Halifax's old citadel fortification. Learn about its history and numerous re-constructions. Take in a 360-degree view of the surrounding area. This is the highest point in the city. Solve a few challenges while you're here. 15 minutes walking around the area.

4. 4

   Old Town Clock

   Pass by

   Walk past the Old Town Clock on your way down to Brunswick St. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes

5. 5

   Scotiabank Centre

   Pass by

   Walk by the Scotiabank Centre and learn about the city's sports teams. Solve a challenge here. 5 minutes here 5 minutes walking to your next destination.

6. 6

   Grand Parade

   10 min

   Admire the many monuments around Grand Parade, a central park in the oldest part of Halifax. Solve 2 challenges 10 minutes here

7. 7

   Halifax City Hall

   Pass by

   Admire and learn about Halifax City Hall, and solve a challenge. 5 minutes here

8. 8

   Stop 8

   15 min

   Cross Grand Parade to see this small white church, and learn about its history. Also learn about the 1917 Harbor Explosion, of which 1 piece of ship's wood is still embedded inside the church! Solve a challenge here. 10 minutes here. 5 minutes to your next destination

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   Province House

   Pass by

   Walk by and admire Province House, where the government of Nova Scotia sits to legislate. Learn about its history, and what Charles Dickens did here in 1841. Solve 2 challenges here. 10 minutes here

10. 10

    Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

    Pass by

    Across the street, you'll find the province's Art Gallery. Solve a challenge here as well. 5 minutes here 5 minutes to the next destination

11. 11

    Stop 11

    5 min

    Walk to the waterfront and solve a challenge about the blue dockyard clock. 5 minutes here

12. 12

    Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

    Pass by

    Walk across a few wharves to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Learn about some of the islands in Halifax Harbor, and solve a maritime flag-related challenge. 15 minutes

13. 13

    HMCS Sackville

    Pass by

    Approach the warship, the HMCS Sackville, a World War II Corvette. Learn about its history and solve a challenge. Then pay attention to surrounding monuments to learn about the rich Irish history of this part of Halifax. 15 minutes here.

14. 14

    Alexander Keith's Brewery

    Pass by

    Walk by this important brewery and learn about this neighborhood called Irishtown. Solve a few challenges before returning to the waterfront. 10 minutes

15. 15

    Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk

    10 min

    Walk along the waterfront to the Seaport farmer's market. You'll encounter a few monuments, each revealing some part of the city's history, and a different challenge to solve.

16. 16

    Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market

    10 min

    This is also the cruise ship terminal. Learn about Samuel Cunard, one of the city's most famous sailors, and solve a challenge.

17. 17

    Stop 17

    10 min

    Walk to the train station, to solve another challenge and learn about how the railroad reached Halifax.

18. 18

    Stop 18

    5 min

    Walk away from the train station through this beautiful park. Learn about its Ukranian monument and solve a challenge.

19. 19

    Government House

    Pass by

    Walk 5 minutes north to Government House, the official residence of the province's Lieutenant Governor (the local representative of the King of England). Solve a challenge while here. 10 minutes

20. 20

    Stop 20

    10 min

    Continue walking to the next intersection where you'll find this beautiful cathedral. Learn its history and solve a challenge here.

21. 21

    Halifax Central Library

    10 min

    Walk past the old central library on your right, to find the beautiful new one on your left. Solve a challenge here.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.