I cannot remember the name of our boat tour guide, but he was so much fun. We took the one hour…read moretour of Halifax Harbor and he provided lots of good information. No yelling or loud speaker, a bar, great weather, and a relaxing time.

Fun trip on an authentic East Coast vessel. Good great, fun entertainment and interesting sites…read more Half way through they raise the sails. A lovely site.

We took a boat tour around Oak Island. If you're a fan of the History channel show you will love…read morethis. Our guide Colin was extremely informative and funny too! He took us all the way around the island and explained everything we were looking at. The island is private so you can't go on it but we got very close. The boat is smooth and comfortable.

Fun, Informative, and Totally Worth It!…read more The Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour was another highlight of our trip--and definitely worth the money. It's such a fun and unique way to explore the city! You start on land, taking in historic landmarks and beautiful views, then splash right into the harbour as the vehicle transforms into a boat. It's a cool experience whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking to see the city from a new perspective. Our tour guide, Adina, was fantastic--full of energy, super knowledgeable, and made the whole ride engaging and fun. Big shoutout to Captain Geoff as well for the smooth and safe ride! We learned so much about the history of Halifax while also having a great time. Highly recommend this tour if you're looking for something a little different that mixes sightseeing with storytelling.

Great tour, even better tour guide. Amazing sights and fun splash into the harbour! Loved almost…read moreevery second. Did you know, during the explosion people went blind due to glass windows exploding. You'll learn about this and so much more!

Dusty is a great storyteller, drawing in the crowd, making sure everyone is invested in the tales…read morehe tells. Very animated and entertaining as well as educational about the city's history. We highly recommend doing a ghost tour with Dusty!

Dusty is both a guide and the owner. His story telling abilities and knowledge of the history of…read moreHalifax are outstanding. It was really a theatre performance that I highly recommend.

We had a great time the tour was very good Halifax is very…read morebeautiful If you get there enjoy

This was an absolutely fantastic tour of Halifax and everything about it. Our guide Paul was so…read morepassionate and enthusiastic about Halifax and its history. Our tour lasted almost 7 hours and we were on a cruise ship and in Halifax for the day. He picked us right up at the port, had a sign with our names on it and there were 4 others with us in a nice van. A great small group of 6 people. We toured around the whole city, got to walk through the Public Gardens, stopped at the Citadel and saw the cannon fire at noon and the changing of the guard, learned so much about the explosion that killed many in Halifax and also learned things I did not know about the Titanic. We went to 2 different Titanic cemetaries and passed by even more. We stopped in a charming fishing village and had lunch at a local and delicious seafood restaurant. We could not have asked for a better day with a more enthusiastic host. He provided waters for us the entire day and also had a TV screen in the car to show us pictures and videos about all of the great stories he told us throughout the day. An absolutely fantastic tour that is a must do when visiting Halifax!

Unreal Sunset Cruise with Great Wine, Cheese & Vibes!…read more We had an absolutely incredible time on the JFarwell Sunset Cruise with Wine & Cheese Tasting. We totally lucked out with perfect weather and were treated to a stunning sunset over the beautiful Halifax Harbour--seriously postcard-worthy. The cheese spread was top-tier, and the wine tasting included four pours--we especially loved the first white they served, and to my surprise, even the Nova Scotia red wine (and I'm usually not a red guy!) was super tasty--juicy, almost like a black currant vibe. Really impressive. The crew was amazing--friendly, personable, and full of great knowledge about sailing and the surrounding harbour communities. Huge shoutout to Finn, who even let me take the wheel for a bit--YOU'RE MA BOY, FINN! This cruise is an experience we'll never forget. Whether you're into boats, wine, or just want to soak in Halifax's coastal beauty, this is a must-do.

We had a blast on our 1hr harbor sailing tour. 1. The boat is gorgeous 2. The crew is amazing:…read morefriendly and knowledgeable 3. The harbor view is beautiful 4 the sailing is super fun! 5 There are drink options at very reasonable prices! Do not miss this amazing adventure!!

A boring boat ride with no narrative as to what we are seeing. Only a guitar player who loudly…read moreplays obscure music a mostly older crowd has never heard of. Truly a waste of time and money unless you enjoy riding in circles mostly around a working waterfront.

If you're not from the Maritimes, another coastal equivalent, or a band of scurvy-ridden pirates,…read moreyou might never have had the chance to sail on a true tall ship. If you ARE from the Maritimes, another coastal equivalent, or a band of scurvy-ridden pirates, you're probably well aware of the value of a day out on the water with a fully stocked bar slash the need for a first mate who doesn't know the meaning of 'mutiny'. The Tall Ship Silva is a local standard on the gorgeous Halifax waterfront, bringing regular boatloads of tourists and locals alike through tours of the habour, the Bedford Basin, and even the luxurious backyards of the houses on the North West Arm. That last one sounds creepy 'cause it kinda is. The Silva is roomy enough for a large crowd including a little jam space for a small band (if your party brought one along or booked them) and rocking out to Barrett's Privateers and Great Big Sea covers. A small room with a bar has comfortable bank seating for those who don't quite have their sea legs or weren't told that they probably shouldn't try to rock heels while soaring the high seas. Plus it has all the booze - you'll want to make note of this. The larger downstairs dining room is pretty basic but can be fully decked out with custom meal menus and catering for longer treks and can be particularly useful as one of two covered rooms (the bar is the other) for those times when the weather makes you want to just throw yourself overboard to put yourself out of your misery. Based on what they do and how they do it, the Silva definitely earns its four stars from me. The only thing is that your experience entirely depends on who goes with you, and how the weather is while you're out. If you can't nail down at least one of these two, you're probably not going to love it. Otherwise, it's a great venue for theme, office, or fundraiser parties!

We went to Nova Scotia shortly after the wildfires, in June 2023. I had done a lot of research and…read morethe one thing we wanted to do, was go to Lunenburg. Top of our list was to have a horse and carriage ride around that pretty town. It's a beautiful place, but Shay, our expert driver brought the whole town to life. Not only was it interesting to hear about the history of the architecture and who lived in these beautiful homes, but we also got to hear about what happened to the horses during the wildfires. Farmers all over the province came with horse trailers to help get horses to safety. Amazingly kind people love on the East coast! If you are to Nova Scotia , make sure to go to Lunenburg, put this on your list as a must do. It really does take you back to the early days when life was much simpler and it was a delightful ride. Shay's parents came for a visit with their family a couple of years ago, fell in love with Lunenburg. They found the horse farm business, bought it from a retiring farmer. Shay, was already a carriage horse driver in beautiful Niagara on the Lake! We plan to return one day and have a few lovely carriage rides. Thank you Shay and your parents "who bought the farm"! TROT IN TIME IS A MUST! Debbie and Gar

After arriving in Lunenburg and eating lunch we decided that we wanted to take a tour of the town…read moreand what better way then in a horse drawn carriage. The tours were easy to find. They were lined up right beside the wharf so we walked over and loaded up. The tour took around 45 minutes and was very informative. We snaked along the streets of Lunenburg hearing stories about the town's history and of the different historical buildings we passed by. Our tour guide was very informative and pretty funny as well. The ride itself was very comfortable and relaxing. The carriages only have a few seats but you have a good amount of room inside which is nice. The seats were soft and comfy. They also had blankets in case we got cold. We had a great time and would definitely recommend these tours for anyone going to Lunenburg.