I was hesitant about this tour, I have back and balance issues so I contacted the owner but was…read morereassured this was "an easy" tour. "Thanks for your interest in our tours. The hiking portion of the tour does have some spots where good balance is needed as we follow and narrow path but has rocks along it. Also a few places where you have to step up over a rock or two" FALSE This was a hard, strenuous, dangerous hike. We scaled 4 foot boulders, scraped thru brush and trees, balanced across wood planks over boggy areas and went thru steep inclines and declines. You need to be in good shape and wear hiking boots. This is not a casual walk around Peggy's Cove.

We just took a tour of the valley with Ryan and Dean today and it was AMAZING. We brought our three…read moreyoung children with us who are ages 4, 5 and 8 and the hikes we took were perfectly adventurous but not too difficult for us or our kids. Both Ryan and Dean were so great with our kids who were at times a little, ahem, cranky, and they enthusiastically joked with them and helped cheer them up when they were having melt downs. Ryan even helped our daughter find cool rocks at one of the beaches we explored. My husband is an adventurous guy who is from Halifax and has toured around the province a lot and I have lived here for 10 years and have done some touring myself and they took us to places neither of us had been to before. I never knew Nova Scotia had such diverse and gorgeous spots! While we were driving around, Ryan told us so much about the history of the area and it was absolutely fascinating. He is a deep well of knowledge which definitely enriched our experience. Both Dean and Ryan are kind and funny. We clicked immediately. I loved the adventure we went on today and our kids keep saying they want to do it again. Thanks for such a great day!

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!

In the fall I spotted a poster on the community board at MEC (which I have never looked at before),…read moreadvertising a "fall colours" hike on McNab's Island. I was new in town, so I was feeling that particular type of adventurousness that leads you to follow up on these things, and marked the date on my calendar. A few months later the date arrived and at the last minute I managed to convince a friend to go with me. I unfortunately convinced her to do this while we were out for drinks the night before, which meant we were both still foggy when we got to the waterfront early the next morning. I was so tired that I seriously considered not going, but what luck that I did. We joined a growing group of strangers on the dock, paid $6 for our tickets, and got on the boat. Friends of McNab organize this day-hike every year and it's definitely worth checking out. For a nearly free ticket we were ferried across the harbour to McNab island, about which I now know all sorts of fun facts, and led on walks but people who knew all about the history, ecology and, for those interested, literary history of the place. Such a deal and such a great way to spend an afternoon. I will be watching for posters again next year.

We stayed here on the last night of our 9 day tour of the Maritimes. Easily hands down the best…read moreand most beautiful B&B we visited during our stay, and there were some amazing ones! Brent & Wendy Lee were fantastic. So warm and inviting and eager to help us with dinner suggestions, tourist recommendations, and anything we could dream of to make us more comfortable. Their home is a beautiful gem and our room was large, comfortable, beautifully decorated (most of the artwork on display was painted by the two of them!) and the yard and gardens were spectacular. We appreciated being in the suburbs down a quiet lane and a little closer to the Halifax airport, it made our next day just that much easier and more relaxed. Breakfast was gourmet level. No expense was spared, no detail overlooked. Sugar cubes for tea? Sure but also rock candy swizzle sticks if you preferred! Beautiful garnishes on each plate. We had "Atlantic breakfast" tea, fresh fruit served with a dollop of yogurt and a hint of honey drizzle and chopped nuts, a cheddar chive biscuit with eggs and hollandaise sauce with a side of ham. Every bite was perfect. The only thing was slightly odd was the ensuite bathroom had a curtain instead of a door. It was very elegant, but didn't offer much privacy between the bedroom and bathroom. The giant whirlpool tub more than made up for that though, talk about WOW factor.

This place is the perfect bed and breakfast. Interesting hosts, a great breakfast, and a wonderful…read morenight's rest. It is near nice places to eat, near the airport, and very easy to get to and from. On top of all of that, the place was absolutely beautiful, inside and out. We were very well taken care of. If we could have taken this B&B with us as we traveled around Nova Scotia, we would have. A must stay if you are in the area.

Stopped at this port while on a cruise. Nice waterfront for walking, shopping and getting a bite to…read moreeat. Very modern boardwalk with pleanty of space for crowds. I hope to return to Halifax again to explore more of the city.

Quality/Quantity - Easy in and out. Clean and user friendly…read more Close to many businesses, walkable (5-20 minutes); downtown waterfront. Easy access to transportation, including hop on hop off buses. Because we have been here before, this was a very relaxing cruise port and trip. Ambiance - See above and my pictures. Wifi - I did not use it. Service - Self service. Well security was fast and easy coming and going. Price - Included with our cruise cost. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since the 1700s.

If you google "Bob the Ski Guy" you'll find the Van Wart Ski group…read more This place was recommended by a friend who heard about Bob through another friend. Anyway--we were in the middle of trying to plan a ski-cation to Sunday River for January, and was able to pass all the information along to Bob who got us the best rates for our stay. He receives discounted lodging, dining cards etc. even discounted hotel rates if you plan to stop along the way. We were quite pleased with the service we rec'd, and continue to receive with follow up. He is quick and quite thorough too. He has access to several ski hills not just Sunday River--for his special rates. He happened to be centrally located here, but conducts business all over the place. He accepts both US and Canadian funds. Now that we know about "Bob the Ski Guy" we will be taking advantage of his services again!!

When you book with this company, the cancellation policy will not be written on the contract,…read moreinstead, you'll have to follow a link and try to find it on their website. The website does not clearly explain their cancellation policy. Unlucky for us, we lost A LOT of money. We had to cut 2 days of skiing from our 4 day package but didn't get a full explanation up front, once everything was done, we lost our dining card and we had a $400 penalty and we were within 10 days of arrival. Booking through Van Wart was a big mistake, never again!

Andrew was great. He isn't a Halifax native but you wouldn't know it by his enthusiasm for the…read morecity and its history. The tour ride through different areas including the waterfront boardwalk, citadel, Point Pleasant Park, and also rode through some neighborhood and industrial areas. I had never used an E-bike before....hills are a breeze

Great communication. Worked with me price wise for a 3 week rental. They were friendly, and…read moreefficient.

I had read about The Clockmaker's Inn months before my husband and I went on our East Coast…read moreExtravaganza. We nearly didn't make it because we were in Kentville, but due to lack of accommodations (last minute, fully booked), I gave them a shout at 8pm and they had one room available. We drove over, and boy, am I ever glad we did! Let me just say - what an absolutely beautiful house. Gorgeous. A dream. One of the owners (Rick, I think) was there, he had waited for us to arrive since it was late. He didn't act rushed at all, gave us a tour & breakfast order to fill out - he was thorough and friendly. I love the breakfast idea - order what you want at what time & leave it on a desk in the front hall (the same desk that had cookies waiting for guests on it the next morning!) Our room (The Windsor Room) was actually the one I was the least interested in when I looked at pics online, but it proved my judgment wrong. Painted Yellow (with original hand painted & plasted stucco work), with hardwood floors, a big window with wooden shutters, and the most comfortable, plush bed I've ever slept on in my life; I fell in love immediately! The bathroom is built into what used to be a closet and it's very nice - heated, with a shower and natural bath & products. There were clean, plush white robes waiting for us as well. For breakfast, I assumed that it was one common room, but they put us in a private nook, in a separate dining room - so we got to enjoy our (absolutely delicious) breakfast overlooking the yard. It was the perfect way to start the morning. Being so accommodating, the owners encourage guests to hang out throughout the house, even after check-out time. There are games set up upstairs, a lovely sunroom with books, etc. We were also able to check out the other rooms once everyone had abandoned them. They were all fabulous! I think the Queen Victoria Suite is my favourite. One wacky little side note; I'm positive that this place is haunted. Not only because it is so old, but because, after I got home, I was looking at the photos of the Inn and there are very interesting coloured orbs in many of the photos - especially concentrated at the front of the house & outside. When you zoom in, they are all a strange shape & in motion. But, rest assured, I didn't feel any spooks or malicious intent. Quite the contrary, we felt relaxed, comfortable, and had wonderful sleeps! I highly recommend The Clockmaker's Inn, without hesitation. Honestly, one night was not nearly enough to take in this beautiful bed & breakfast that is ultra relaxing. Four thumbs (me & the mister's) way up!

We had a great time in the Kings Suite at the Clockmaker's Inn; the photos on the website don't do…read moreit justice. The corner suite was about 600 square feet on the top floor with high vaulted ceilings, king bed, double jet tub, double shower, double vanities, wide screen TV, DVD, Wifi, love seat and kitchenette. The room was very quiet, it didn't share walls with any other rooms and we only heard our neighbors once in the hall. The owner meets you on arrival to show you around and you fill out a slip for your breakfast in the morning. Breakfast was awesome! The two dining rooms seat about ten and everything was from scratch plus hot coffee, tea, cereals and fruit. We'll be back! Draw backs: The website needs more photos to help you choose the right room and I tried to use the complimentary long distance on the guest phone but I got an error message. I suppose I could have gone next door to the owners' residence for help but I got over it.