What an amazing place; The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic! I had been here about 15 years ago and…read moreit's amazing how it's changed with more artifacts. It's Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum located on the beautiful waterfront of Halifax! They have many exhibits and artifacts including the largest collection of items and stories about the Titanic rescue, shipbuilding, the 1917 Halifax explosion and various Navy memorabilia. I really enjoyed that they included history of the indigenous mi'kmaw! Also notable was that they have a boat school and a real more representative that will signal your name and provide you a certificate! Fun day of seeing, learning and having fun at this museum!

Fascinating & Informative - A Must for History Lovers…read more The Halifax Maritime Museum of the Atlantic was such a great experience! There's so much to learn, and the exhibits are incredibly well done. We especially loved the Titanic section--super moving and full of fascinating detail. It's definitely worth the price of admission, especially if you're even remotely interested in history or maritime culture. We left feeling like we'd learned a lot and gained a deeper appreciation for Halifax's role in so many historic events. Highly recommend!

The shows are presented by volunteer amateur astronomers, mostly for the Halifax Centre of the…read moreRoyal Astronomical Society of Canada. Currently, public shows are on alternate Thursdays only. Ages range: 8 and up. This is not a fancy planetarium like in some spiffy science centres, but the setting is friendly and intimate, and the presenters approachable. It is a great way to learn about the sky, and the show always goes on, rain or shine!

Let's start with the only bad thing: your neck might get a bit sore after staring up at "the night…read moresky" for an hour. Seriously, I kind of wish that they just put mats down on the floor and everyone could lie down and stargaze. So, if you've never been, here's the deal: They do different presentations throughout the year, typically an hour in length and $5/adult. You do have to e-mail ahead of time to reserve space (see their Web site). You'll get a star chart print-out and some optional brochures if you want to expand and/or apply your learning. Once you're in, they gradually adjust your eyes to night vision by dimming the lights. Then the magic begins. You wouldn't think at the beginning that a simple domed tent and some strange looking machine could transport you into the night sky. But it happens. The presenter my evening also made sure to inject a fair bit of humour. The machine itself was made by hand in the 1950s and technically belongs to the Museum on Natural History but is on permanent loan to Dalhousie.

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!

A great spot to visit and learn about some of the marine life and touch the animals, the price is…read morereally good and affordable to most family. They're trying to raise money to build an aquarium, which is awesome if we have something like that in Halifax I'm gonna come back for sure

From the owner: The Back to the Sea Centre is a marine interpretive centre located in Martin's Park. Through a…read morecollect-hold-and-release philosophy and hands on approach we work to spark curiosity and foster a desire to protect our ocean by bringing the ocean to eye level for people of all ages. We welcome you to come learn about our local intertidal marine animals!

It's only $6 CAD. Two small floors of exhibits. Good for kids with short attention spans. I was…read moredone after an hour. Clean bathrooms. Private parking lot. Walking distance from the public gardens.

I really enjoyed the museum! It isn't particularly big but it is certainly larger than I thought it…read morewould be. All of it is very interactive and I learned a lot while walking around and reading. There are some really fascinating things inside and I enjoyed the experience over all. The staff were very friendly and everyone was helpful during our visit.

We really enjoyed our experience at this museum. The main reason were the very good docents on each…read morefloor. They really got into their topics and so brought the fishing life to life. The key ones were the lobster, dory and the Bluenose. Bringing coins if you want to park on the street. 2CD per hour. We stayed about two hours because the docents were so interesting to talk to. The main parking lot was 4 CD per hour and it was full at 3 o'clock on a Friday in October. Overall nice museum with excelente help, even the front desk people made us feel welcome beyond normal.

At the recommendation of locals, we stopped into the Fisherie's Museum of the Atlantic on our…read morewhirlwind 4 day trip to Nova Scota last month. We made a day of visiting Lunenburg and got to see the Blue Nose. Unfortunately, end of October means the tourism season is over and 50% of the town was shut down and the museum talks, guided tours, and extras were not operational. The Blue Nose was outside and being prepared for winter and was no longer accessible to museum patrons. The upside? I think admission was only $5 as it was off season. Inside, you'll find a small aquarium, artifacts of Atlantic fishing life, and stories galore from rum running prohibition to sea monsters. There's a small movie theatre that has an ongoing rotating display of documentary style films. There are three floors here plus the outside where the Bluenose replica is. Fear not, however, there are elevators if your party requires. All in all, I'd like to come back but when it's tourism season and the displays and tours are active.

Memory Lane Heritage Village is not very well-known, but it should be. It's a reasonably priced,…read moreinteresting, and tasty experience about an hour outside Metro Halifax. The scene is a Nova Scotia village set in the 1940s and 50s, complete with a cookhouse serving up home made beans, molasses brown bread, and gingerbread. The "Tour and Chow" package for an adult is $12 and you should plan on spending at least a couple of hours there. Wandering through the many buildings on site will bring back memories for some and will be a learning experience for the younger set. Kodak moments abound. You won't get a menu choice in the cookhouse, and it's very rustic, but VERY good. Unfortunately, the village is only open daily 11-4pm June 15th - Sept. 15th., but there are a number of special events coming up over the colder months that may make it worth the trip. It would also be a good option for someone looking for something a bit different for a wedding or anniversary party. Check it out!

It was years back when my family and I took a trip through the Maritimes, but visiting Memory Lane…read moreHeritage Village in NS was one of its highlights. As an Asian, taking this tour through the village was a complete eye opener and a learning experience of the Western culture. It was very interesting to see how folks lived back in the 40s and 50s. The best part about the tour had to be the food though; everything was delicious. If you're travelling through the Maritimes provinces, stop by Lake Charlotte and take a tour of this magnificent village. It is relatively cheap and a fun way to learn something new, I guarantee it.

Must visit - especially in the Spring when everything is blooming!!! Not a huge garden by any…read morestretch of the imagination but it's centrally located in Halifax. Extremely easy to walk in with level paths. There's a large pond that is gorgeous because it reflects the trees in the park - see pics. Also a bandstand where there are occasionally performances. Located close to the bandstand is a coffee shop to get your caffeine fix. The main entrance is off of Spring Garden and South Park - but there are many other entrances on all sides of the park. A must visit for the tourist to Halifax!!! A calm place to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city!

A peaceful and enjoyable garden to walk through. Has beautiful flowers, statues, a gazebo, amongst…read morea few other things to enjoy. It is free to enter. If you are looking for a jog, or a bike ride, this is NOT the place. The park has a sign right at the entrance advising that it is not allowed.