Discover your limits.
HALIFAX DARTMOUTH, NS
FREE AND FUN
Tour the Institute of Oceanography
Located in Dartmouth, the Institute of Oceanography is Canada's largest center for Ocean Research. You can take a guided tour of the institute to learn about the Titanic, seafloor mapping, and more! You can also explore additional exhibits, take a virtual reality tour, watch demonstrations, and dip your hand in the touch tank!
All tours are free!
Fishermans Cove
Fishermans Cove is a small seaside community in Halifax. Not only is it picture perfect, but it also has a variety of unique shops and restaurants to enjoy.
Explore a historic Port
Not only is Halifax's historic waterfront home to a variety of quaint shops, restaurants, and galleries, but it is also home to the famous Pier 21 Immigration museum. Along the waterfront you can also find the Seaport Farmers Market, the Maritime Museum, and much more!
Hiking/Biking
Nova Scotia is full of scenic hiking and biking trails. Here are a few of the most popular trails in the area:
Rum Runners Trail
Bluff Wilderness trail (as pictured)
Duncan Cove Trail
Photo credit to: http://versicolor.ca/panorama/
Enjoy the Public Gardens
The Halifax gardens originally opened in 1867, and stand today as a 16 acre oasis created by horticulturalists, gardeners, and superintendants. The gardens are a reflection of Victorian culture and boast over 140 species of tree, as well as fountains, statues, and other Victorian pieces.
Entrance to the gardens is free.
Take a Free Walking Tour
Halifax offers free walking tours to explore downtown historic Halifax. While all tours are free, donations are welcomed.
http://halifaxfreetours.wix.com/
Historic Properties
Historic Properties are a series of wooden and brick warehouses along the Halifax waterfront. These buildings were built between 1800-1885 for merchants, as well as trading and shipping companies. Today they have been restored and turned into shops, restaurants, and offices.
The Buskers
The Buskers is a massive festival that features amazing performers from all around the globe. Musicians, acrobatics, comedians, and fire throwers are just a few of the many exciting performers that you can see at the festival. And while tips are happily welcomed by performers, admittance is absolutely free.
See website for dates: http://www.buskers.ca
Sable Island
Sable Island is a remote location 300km southeast of Halifax. Access to the island depends on weather and water conditions, and the only method of getting there is through self transportation. Why visit the island? Not only does it offer remote landscapes, but it is also home to many free roaming horses!
Registration is required and access fees may apply.
