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Explore Halifax's churches, gardens, memorials and historic graveyards on a self-guided walk of about 5–5.5 km and 90–150 minutes. Follow 23 mapped stops covering Tripvia's named stories, from Holy Cross Cemetery and the Public Gardens to Citadel Hill, the Old Town Clock and the Old Burying Ground.
GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each point, and a live route map shows your position. Download the tour before setting out for offline use, then start, pause and resume at your own pace. The optional location-based trivia adds a playful way to explore.
This is primarily an outdoor, exterior-view experience with no in-person guide. Garden and cemetery gates have opening hours; museum, church and Citadel interiors require separate access or admission.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at the Holy Cross Cemetery.
Itinerary
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1Holy Cross Cemetery
Explore this historic cemetery and the story of William Condon's lost grave among its many generations of Halifax families.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Victoria Park
Enjoy this green city square and its memorials beside Spring Garden Road.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Pause at Victoria Park's Oland Memorial Fountain, a quiet tribute framed by trees.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cathedral Anglican Church Of All Saints
Admire the stone exterior of Halifax's Anglican cathedral across the street.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
See the monument honouring Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott near the Public Gardens.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Meet Scotland's celebrated poet in this outdoor statue beside Halifax's gardens.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Halifax Public Gardens
Enter through the ornate iron gateway into a landmark Victorian garden, subject to posted opening hours.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Follow the garden's graceful paths and patterned beds, planned in the Victorian Gardenesque style.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Find the historic Horticultural Hall and the ornate bandstand at the heart of the gardens.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Griffin's Pond
Take a peaceful pause beside the pond, a favourite garden spot for water birds and reflections.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
See the 1903 fountain commemorating Halifax soldiers who served in the South African War.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Walk respectfully among Camp Hill Cemetery's old stones and remember the generations buried here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Pass Halifax's Museum of Natural History; its exhibits are an optional, separately ticketed visit.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
Cross part of the Halifax Common, public green space shared by the city for centuries.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15
See another stretch of the Halifax Common and its enduring role in city life.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Armoury Place
Look up at the imposing 1890s Halifax Armoury, built as a militia drill hall.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
View the star-shaped fortress and city skyline from Citadel Hill; admission and interior access are separate.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Old Town Clock
Admire the hilltop clock tower commissioned under Prince Edward, a familiar Halifax landmark.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19
Stand in Halifax's historic civic square and pause at its war memorial cenotaph.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Halifax City Hall
See the ornate City Hall exterior and the nearby Memorial to Fallen Peace Officers.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
21St Paul’s Anglican Church, Halifax
View the exterior of St. Paul's, a colonial-era church on the Grand Parade.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
22St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica
Admire the soaring Gothic Revival exterior of St. Mary's, marked by Halifax's long history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
23Old Burying Ground
Walk beside this historic cemetery and its centuries-old memorials, entering only when gates are open.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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