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Explore Halifax with 3 Unique Smartphone Audio Walking Tours
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Pass by: Halifax
The following are highlights from the three walking tours included in this bundle. In total, you'll hear over 85 audio stories with our three-pack of immersive, self-guided audio tours exploring the Halifax Explosion, historic churches, gardens, graveyards, the boardwalk, and the vibrant seaport.
Stop at: Hydrostone Park
Join tour guide Jeff as you discover one of the greatest tragedies in Canadian history. You'll not only see historical sites & landmarks, but hear the stories of survival & perseverance that surfaced during the 1917 Halifax Explosion.
Stop at: Samuel Cunard Statue
Learn about Samuel Cunard from the man himself! Ok, well it's our tour guide pretending to be him, but it's still very informative and lots of fun!
Stop at: Discovery Centre
Discover the Discovery Centre! We'll tell you all about the brand new interactive exhibit. All attractions along the tour are optional. You have the ultimate freedom to visit and pick up the tour right where you left off.
Stop at: The Emigrant Statue
A statue of a man holding a suitcase. There has to be more to it than that, right!? There is! We'll tell you all about it.
Stop at: The Way Things Are
No, you're not seeing things.. those light posts are definitely crooked. Well tell you about the inspiration behind the famous sculpture.
Stop at: Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
Take in the breathtaking harbour from the comfort of a hammock! We'll show you were to go, and be right there waiting when you wake up from your seaside nap.
Stop at: Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
Welcome to Pier 21, the place many immigrants from faraway lands first stepped foot in Canada. Almost a million people came here between 1928 and 1971 to begin new lives.
Stop at: Hmcs Sackville
Discover what it was like to be a sailor fighting at sea in World War II! We'll tell you all about the ship and museum. If you want to know more, you can always go in and check it out.
Stop at: The Dockyard Clock
See Canada’s oldest working clock that's been telling time for over 250 years! The nine-foot pendulum encased in the base is driven by a 250 pound weight.
Stop at: Holy Cross Cemetery
As you explore the historic graveyard, we'll tell you about the lost grave of William Condon.
Stop at: Victoria Park
As you stroll through this spectacular urban garden, we'll tell you all about it! There's a number of points of interest to explore here.
Stop at: Cathedral Anglican Church Of All Saints
We'll point out this church across the street and tell you about a little mice problem it may have.
Stop at: Halifax Public Gardens
You'll see the tall wrought iron gate in front of you leading into the Halifax Public Gardens, a designated National Historic Site. Here you will find formal garden maintaining the style of the Victorian age.
Stop at: Griffin's Pond
While walking along what was once a swampy wasteland, you'll see ducks and geese and even a quiet spot to sit and learn some of the history of the pond.
Stop at: Robie Street & Veterans Memorial Lane
We'll tell you about why the Protestant Camp Hill Cemetery was created on old Commons ground and why you may want to browse through the ancient stones.
Stop at: Armoury Place
We'll tell you about the ginormous Halifax Armoury built in 1895 as a drill hall for volunteer militia and what it's being used for today.
Stop at: Old Town Clock
You'll hear about why, Prince Edward, Commander in Chief of the military commissioned this clock to be built.
Stop at: 1508 Barrington St
You'll learn about a Gothic Revival Cathedral and how the effects of the Halifax Explosion in 1917 are still being felt today.
Stop at: Old Burying Ground
We'll tell you how old the cemetery is and some of the history of this tiny hectare of land. Why not take a moment and walk among stones etched with poignant tributes to those who passed centuries ago?
Stop at: Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
Visit the oldest continuously open farmers market in all of North America.
Stop at: Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower
We'll tell you about the impressive monument to the people of Halifax and Dartmouth, who experienced first-hand, the devastation of the Halifax explosion.
Stop at: Fort Needham Memorial Park
RICHMOND STAIRCASE. We'll tell you the symbolism of the staircase and railings, into which are the names of businesses that were destroyed in the blast.
Stop at: 3365 Robie St
THE STORY OF FRANCIS MACKEY. You'll hear his story, the pilot onboard the Mont-Blanc, and how his life was profoundly changed after the explosion.
Stop at: M99W+82 Halifax
FIRE & ICE & BLACK RAIN. As you are walking, we'll talk about the horrific conditions the explosion and weather caused for the survivors.
Stop at: St. Joseph's Square
Three moments in time...we'll tell you about the memorial to the Catholic Parish of St Joseph’s.
Stop at: Canada Family Court
RICHMOND SCHOOL. Here we'll tell you how this building, originally built to house a school, was constructed immediately after the explosion and the tragedy of the Roome School..
Stop at: M97V+Q8 Halifax
SECRET OF THE TREES. We'll tell what secret made them infamous in lumber mills from Canada to the southern states of America.
Stop at: IRVING SHIPBUILDING INC.
We'll tell about the controversy around this structure and why it ended up being built here.
Stop at: Hennessey Place
DESIGN: TUDOR REVIVAL. As you walk along you'll see a block of rowhouse cottages, built using the English style, for surviving families.
Stop at: The Piazza at Bishop's Landing
We'll point out the 'Fountain at Bishop's Landing'. A popular cooling off spot, great for a warm summer day.
Stop at: Hydrostone Market
We end our tour here at the Hydrostone Market. This tour was not about monuments or buildings but about the people who lived through that awful day and those who raced to help them. We hope their stories are an inspiration. Our starting point is just across the road in the park.
What's Included
- Audio directions + live GPS map showing route & location
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime
- Customer Service via Phone & Email
- Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
- Tours included: 'Halifax Explosions', 'Churches, Gardens, & Graveyards', & 'Boardwalk & Seaport''
- Attraction tickets
- Smartphone or tablet
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
One of these locations will be your meeting point. Your booking confirmation will have the details.
End Point
Where the tour ends
HALIFAX BOARDWALK & SEAPORT: This tour ends at the north end of the boardwalk in the Historic Properties.
Get DirectionsAdditional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Customer Reviews
Source: Viator and Tripadvisor
4.2
17 total reviews