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Discover Nova Scotia with 5 immersive, self-guided audio tours—4 walking and 1 epic scenic drive! Hear 125+ GPS-triggered stories on your smartphone: no schedules, no crowds, no pressure!
WALKING: Halifax: Explore the vibrant Boardwalk & Seaport, Churches, Gardens, Graveyards, and the powerful story of the 1917 Halifax Explosion. Discover rich maritime heritage and a dynamic downtown at your own pace.
Sydney: Historic Downtown Sydney. Explore one of the most historic towns in Canada’s Maritimes, once known as the Steel City.
DRIVING: Cabot Trail: Explore 50+ Points of Interest as you travel the famous Cabot Trail, a journey along one of the world's most scenic coastal drives! Breathtaking views and charming communities await.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
HALIFAX BOARDWALK & SEAPORT: This tour ends at the north end of the boardwalk in the Historic Properties.
Itinerary
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1
Visit the oldest continuously open farmers market in all of North America.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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No, you're not seeing things.. those light posts are definitely crooked. Well tell you about the inspiration behind the famous sculpture.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Learn all about the boardwalk itself from the boutiques to the murals, statues, attractions & more.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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As you explore the historic graveyard, we'll tell you about the lost grave of William Condon.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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You'll learn about a Gothic Revival Cathedral and how the effects of the Halifax Explosion in 1917 are still being felt today.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We'll tell you how the park began as military grounds to it's rebuilding of a neighbourhood park and memorial today.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We'll tell about the controversy around this structure and why it ended up being built here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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TUDOR REVIVAL. As you walk along you'll see a block of rowhouse cottages, built using the English style, for surviving families.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
Our tour ends 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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Hear Alexander Graham Bell tell you why he has a museum dedicated to him! You can even visit the National Historic Site and Museum which is close by.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
One of the prettiest spots along this section of the trail where several brooks join to flow into the cove. If waterfalls are your thing, there are several beautiful ones along Goose Cove Brook that are easily accessible.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A famous stop along the Trail. In business since 1976 they offer everything you need for a road trip including their legendary lobster sandwiches!
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Hear how the two harbours of Ingonish benefited the Mi'kmaq over 9000 years ago and continues to benefit residents and tourists today.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Welcome to one of the Acadian capitals of the world! It’s a popular tourist town with whale watching, a museum, several restaurants and an excellent golf course.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Crafted from solid steel by local artist Cyril Hearn, it’s a powerful symbol that honors the profound Celtic culture that beats at the heart of this island.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You might be wondering why a city the size of Sydney needs such an impressive building, and the truth is, the current structure serves much more than just the former city. We'll tell you why....
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Built in 1911 as Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, it was once able to seat a thousand parishioners and still boasts a magnificent Casavant organ—the largest in all of Cape Breton.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
At the northeast corner of Nepean Street stands what was once the Holy Angels Convent. Commissioned by Father Quinan of Sacred Heart Parish over 140 years ago...
Admission ticket free -
Jost House Museum (Pass by)
Officially the oldest home in Sydney!
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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