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- Halifax, Canada
Discover Africville and The Black Cultural Center
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3 hours (approx.)
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Pickup offered
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Stop at: Africville Museum
Africville is one of the most significant and heartbreaking chapters in Canadian history. Located on the northern shore of the Bedford Basin in Halifax, Nova Scotia, it was a thriving African Nova Scotian community that stood for over 150 years before being destroyed by the city in the name of "urban renewal.
Stop at: Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
Discover the rich history of African Nova Scotians.
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup Point
Select a pickup point
Customized pick up can be arranger with the driver.
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
Exit the mail doors of Pier 21, walk straight out to Marginal Road. When on sidewalk look to left. You will see an Ayomikun vehicle parked on street approximately 500 feet away, directly in front of the Pavilion 23 parking lot. The driver will be holding a Ayomikun logo paddle sign.
End Point
Where the tour ends
This experience ends at the starting point.
Start time:
10:00 AM
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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