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Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Stop at: Holy Cross Cemetery
Explore this historic cemetery and the story of William Condon's lost grave among its many generations of Halifax families.
Stop at: Victoria Park
Enjoy this green city square and its memorials beside Spring Garden Road.
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Pause at Victoria Park's Oland Memorial Fountain, a quiet tribute framed by trees.
Stop at: Cathedral Anglican Church Of All Saints
Admire the stone exterior of Halifax's Anglican cathedral across the street.
Stop at: Clyde Street
See the monument honouring Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott near the Public Gardens.
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Meet Scotland's celebrated poet in this outdoor statue beside Halifax's gardens.
Stop at: Halifax Public Gardens
Enter through the ornate iron gateway into a landmark Victorian garden, subject to posted opening hours.
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Follow the garden's graceful paths and patterned beds, planned in the Victorian Gardenesque style.
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Find the historic Horticultural Hall and the ornate bandstand at the heart of the gardens.
Stop at: Griffin's Pond
Take a peaceful pause beside the pond, a favourite garden spot for water birds and reflections.
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See the 1903 fountain commemorating Halifax soldiers who served in the South African War.
Stop at: Robie Street & Veterans Memorial Lane
Walk respectfully among Camp Hill Cemetery's old stones and remember the generations buried here.
Stop at: Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Pass Halifax's Museum of Natural History; its exhibits are an optional, separately ticketed visit.
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Cross part of the Halifax Common, public green space shared by the city for centuries.
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See another stretch of the Halifax Common and its enduring role in city life.
Stop at: Armoury Place
Look up at the imposing 1890s Halifax Armoury, built as a militia drill hall.
Stop at: Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
View the star-shaped fortress and city skyline from Citadel Hill; admission and interior access are separate.
Stop at: Old Town Clock
Admire the hilltop clock tower commissioned under Prince Edward, a familiar Halifax landmark.
Stop at: Grand Parade
Stand in Halifax's historic civic square and pause at its war memorial cenotaph.
Stop at: Halifax City Hall
See the ornate City Hall exterior and the nearby Memorial to Fallen Peace Officers.
Stop at: St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax
View the exterior of St. Paul's, a colonial-era church on the Grand Parade.
Stop at: St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica
Admire the soaring Gothic Revival exterior of St. Mary's, marked by Halifax's long history.
Stop at: Old Burying Ground
Walk beside this historic cemetery and its centuries-old memorials, entering only when gates are open.
What's Included
- Self-guided smartphone audio tour with GPS-triggered stories
- Offline access after downloading in advance
- Live GPS route map and optional location-based trivia
- Flexible, self-paced access
- Attraction tickets and interior access unless separately arranged
- Headphones (optional; device speaker works too)
- Smartphone or tablet (bring your own)
- In-person guide and transportation
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
The tour starts at the Holy Cross Cemetery.
End Point
Where the tour ends
This experience ends at the starting point.
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Outdoor walk with city streets, garden and cemetery paths, and Citadel Hill slopes; surfaces and gates vary. Public transit is nearby. Check garden and cemetery hours, seasonal Citadel access, weather and construction; you can enjoy exterior stories when buildings are closed.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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