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Halifax Sightseeing Tours
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Murphy's On The Water
1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3E4
> View Telephone Number(902) 420-1015
Halifax’s largest Tour Boat & Restaurant Operator, is situated at the foot of George St, on Cable Wharf on the historic Halifax waterfront.
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Theodore Tugboat
1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3E4
> View Telephone Number(902) 492-8847
Ever wish you could ride the waters of the Big Harbour for real? What could be more fun than a family cruise aboard the most famous little tug in the world. Jump aboard Theodore Too for an hour long fun & informative adventure.
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The Halifax Public Gardens
5665 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3S9
> View Telephone Number(902) 490-3995
Halifax Public Gardens is maintained by the Halifax Regional Municipality. Employment opportunities pertaining to HRM maintenance positions, when available, can be found on the municipal website www.halifax.ca "Employment with HRM".
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Art Gallery Of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1V9
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-5280
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia collects, preserves, and exhibits visual arts for the benefit of residents and visitors to Nova Scotia. Over 15,000 works are currently in the Permanent Collection. New works are added by donation and bequest and by purchase.
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Anna Leonowens Gallery
5163 Duke Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3J6
> View Telephone Number(902) 444-9600
Three exhibition spaces at this gallery serve as a showcase for the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design students and faculty. Many NSCAD students show their artwork publicly for the first time at the Anna Leonowens Gallery.
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Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum
1658 Bedford Highway, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B4A 3X5
> View Telephone Number(902) 873-3773
Dedicated to preservation of the aviation heritage of the Atlantic Canada, this museum represents civilian and military aviation in Canada and the world. They have an impressive collection of aviation artifacts, simulators, weaponry and aircraft, including a CF-104 Starfighter.
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Brewery Market
1496 Lower Water St , Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3R5
> View Telephone Number(902) 413-2279
The Keith's Brewery Tour is an award-winning theatrical tour of one of the oldest breweries in Canada. Actors in period costume and character will take you back in time to 1863 Halifax to experience Alexander Keith's legendary hospitality firsthand.
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Burke-Gaffney Observatory
923 Robie Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3C3
> View Telephone Number(902) 420-5400
Visit the 22nd story of St. Mary’s University’s Loyola Building to learn about the stars and planets, plus see their impressive collection of high-powered telescopes. The observatory is named in honour of Reverend M. W. Burke-Gaffney, S. J (1896-1979).
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Cathedral Church of All Saints
1336 Martello St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4L4
> View Telephone Number(902) 423-6002
This amazing cathedral, built in the early 1900s, is a great place for visitors to see. The structure stands as a great display of gothic-architecture.
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Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows
Lower Sackville, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 865-6663
Can you imagine a church being built in only one day? The Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows, located on a hill in the Holy Cross Cemetery at South and S. Park Streets, was built in one day by 2000 men.
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Discovery Centre
1593 Barrington St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1Z7
> View Telephone Number(902) 492-4422
When built in 1990, the Discovery Centre was labeled Nova Scotia’s hands-on science center. Kids and adults alike will say that “science is cool” at the Discovery Centre, which is dedicated to promoting an interest in science through exciting experiences.
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Fairview Cemetery
3720 Windsor St., Halifax, Nova Scotia,
I know what you're thinking: Why would I want to visit a cemetery? Well, there's a good reason for it. This cemetery stands as the final resting place of 121 of the victims of the Titanic, many of them never identified.
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Fisherman's Cove
30 Government Wharf Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3G 1M7
> View Telephone Number(902) 465-6093
If you're interested in learning about the culture of this region, you should look into Fisherman's Cove. Only 20 minutes from Downtown Halifax, Fisherman’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia's oldest and newest tourist destinations.
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Fort Needham Memorial Bell Tower
1701 Hollis St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3M8
> View Telephone Number(902) 422-4424
This historic tower overlooks the north end of Halifax, the section most devastated by the Halifax Explosion, which took place when the Belgian relief ship Imo collided with the French munitions vessel Mont Blanc on Dec. 6, 1917.
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Government House
1451 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Have you read Thomas Raddal’s novel The Governor’s Lady? It tells the story of Sir John Wentworth, the Loyalist governor of New Hampshire and his racy wife Fannie.
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Granville Mall
1858 Granville Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 0A2
If you love to shop and then stop to dine in a restaurant, Granville Mall is a place to work into your itinerary. Destroyed by fire in 1859, the buildings on this block at the end of Granville Street were rebuilt in the Italianate style.
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Halifax Metro Center
1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2V9
> View Telephone Number(902) 421--8000
As the premier multi-entertainment facility in Atlantic Canada, the Halifax Metro Centre has set the stage for a host of the world's finest entertainment events.
Halifax Metro Centre is the centerpiece in a rich assortment of entertainment options available in Halifax, the cultural centre of all Atlantic Canada. Halifax Metro Centre is designed and geared for versatility and can accommodate the biggest and most spectacular shows.
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Halifax Public Gardens
5711 Sackville St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2C9
The Halifax Public Gardens, found at the corner of South Park Street and Spring Garden road, are the oldest formal Victorian gardens in North America. Open from sunrise until sunset from May to November, this is a great place to experience if you are visiting this city.
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Harbour Hopper Tours
1751 Lower Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S5
> View Telephone Number(902) 490-8687
What’s most fun about this narrated tour is what you’re sitting in during the tour: you’ll travel around land and sea in amphibious vehicles styled after World War II landing craft.
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Historic Properties (Privateers Wharf)
1869 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S9
> View Telephone Number(902) 422-3077
These 10 waterfront warehouses, build in the early 19th century and the city’s oldest buildings, are the homes of high-quality shops (clothing and specialty), chic offices, pubs and restaurants. You’ll love shopping for souvenirs, handmade accessories and unique giftware.
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HMCS Sackville
1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 5X5
> View Telephone Number(902) 427-2837
Canada’s Naval Memorial and Museum: This restored convoy escort corvette dates from World War II and now serves as a memorial dedicated to the many courageous people who have served in Canada's navy. You’ll be able to tour the ship to learn about live in the navy.
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Khyber Center for the Arts
1588 Barrington St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1Z6
> View Telephone Number(902) 422-9668
If you appreciate art and would like to see some of Nova Scotia’s up and coming, newest artisans, stop by the Khyber Center for the Arts. This gallery features emerging young artists and is home to works in numerous genres, including performance art.
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Neptune Theatre
1593 Argyle St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2B2
> View Telephone Number(902) 429-7070
Neptune is also home to the only conservatory-style Theatre School east of Montreal. Now in its 20th year, the Theatre School offers year round courses to children and adults of all ages in all elements of live theatre.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3A6
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-7353
The Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History houses permanent exhibits on man and his environment in Nova Scotia. This museum is the place to learn about fossils, dinosaurs, whales and birds.
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Peggy's Cove Express
1751 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3E4
> View Telephone Number(902) 422-4200
Take the Peggy’s Cove Express for the only round trip marine adventure from Halifax, Nova Scotia to Peggy’s Cove.
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Peggy’s Cove
Peggy`s Cove, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
If you’re up for a short drive, visit Peggy’s Cove, population 54, which is 27 miles southwest of Halifax. This small, picturesque village is nestled in a harbor where lobster fishermen make their living.
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Pier 21
1055 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4P7
> View Telephone Number(902) 425-7770
Pier 21 could be compared to the U.S.’s “Ellis Island” where more than a million refugees, returning troop ships, war brides, wartime evacuees and immigrants and took their first steps on Canadian soil between 1928 and 1971.
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Point Pleasant Park
5718 Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 1B5
> View Telephone Number(902) 490-4700
Point Pleasant Park is one of Halifax Regional Municipality's great civic places. The best way to experience the park is to know a bit about it before you head off down the forest road.
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Province House
1726 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2Y3
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-4661
This site is historically significant for several reasons, most notably because it was the home of Canada's oldest provincial legislature and of Britain's first overseas self-government.
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Purdy’s Wharf
1700-1959 Upper Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3N2
> View Telephone Number(902) 423-1288
The two towers on this wharf actually use ocean water to generate air-conditioning! Purdy’s Wharf was named after a famous 19th-Century shipping family and is located on Upper Water Street.
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Spring Garden Road
Spring Garden Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
The Spring Garden area is the retail heart of Halifax. Consisting of nine city blocks, the area has over 200 retail shops with ample convenient parking.
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St. George’s Round Church
2222 Brunswick St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3K 2Z3
> View Telephone Number(902) 423-1059
This church, Byzantine-style, was also built at the direction of Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria in 1801.
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St. Paul's Church
1749 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3K4
> View Telephone Number(902) 429-2240
St. Paul’s Church, located along Barrington Street, is the oldest Protestant church in Canada and holds the title of the very first church in the city of Halifax.
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The Waterfront
Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Halifax’s urban bustle is no more apparent than along its scenic Waterfront area. While in Halifax, plan to spend a few sunny hours just gawking and people watching, as you experience the energy along the Waterfront area.
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Thomas McCulloch Museum
1355 Oxford Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 3Y8
Named after Thomas McCulloch, the first principal at Dalhousie University over 150 years ago, this museum has a number of biologically significant specimens on display.
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Town Clock
1960 Brunswick Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2G7
> View Telephone Number(902) 426-5080
The Town Clock, located at Brunswick and Citadel Streets, is Halifax’s most recognized landmark. This towering timepiece was built under the supervision of Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, father of Queen Victoria.
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World Peace Pavilion
2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, B2Y 1B2
> View Telephone Number(902) 461-4698
This monument, found in Ferry Terminal Park, stands as a symbol of unity and solidarity amongst the people of the world. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is situated on one side of a welcoming harbor on the Atlantic Ocean.
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York Redoubt National Historic Site
York Redoubt National Historic Site, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Travel just 6 miles southwest of Halifax, at Purcell’s Cove Road to visit this historic site. You’ll be able to visit a 200-year-old fort located on a high bluff overlooking the Halifax Harbor’s spectacular entrance.
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