Top 20 Experiences in Nova Scotia
Half Day Small Group Tour in Peggy's Cove and Titanic Cemetery
Peggy's Cove and the Fairview Lawn Cemetery are some of the most popular locations in Halifax. This half-day tour is perfect for those who are looking for interesting locations to visit but don't have the time for a full-day experience. This is a small group shared tour that doesn't have the crowd and pressure found in a big bus experience.
Peggy’s Cove & Halifax Historic Tour
Why not combine our two most popular tours into one? See the sights of the historic port city of Halifax and then take in the famous breathtaking sights of Peggy's Cove. Our tour would commence from Pier 21 with its Historic block as the "Ellis Island" of Canada, where more than one million immigrants came through and more than 500,000 left from during WWII. From there we will visit St. Paul's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Canada. As well, St. Paul's Church was among some of the buildings that withstood the Great Halifax Explosion of 1917. We will drive on to Fort Needham Hill where a memorial carillon was built for the victims of that explosion. Then we'll be on to Canada's most famous lighthouse. Peggy's Cove is one of the most unique, captivating and exhilarating eye-openers in Nova Scotia. The quaint seaside hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East Dover and West Dover, to mention but a few, are also breathtaking.
Peggy's Cove Express Small Group from Halifax
Explore the beautiful Peggy’s Cove, with our fun and friendly local guides who will take you from your downtown Halifax Peninsula hotel to the iconic Peggy’s Cove. There is no better way to experience the city than with See Sight Tours - Halifax’s best small group tours (max. 6 guests). Enjoy the most photographed lighthouse in Canada and its beautiful surrounding area on our fully guided and narrated Peggy’s Cove Express, including complimentary hotel pick up and drop off in the comfort and style of one of our vans.
Highland Village, Baddeck, Bell Museum Tour
Please Note!, we only offer 1 tour per ship, when booking please book with the scheduled time of your ship's arrival. If your ship's arrival time changes then so does your tour start time. You have 1/2 hour to get to your guide, who is on the dock waiting for you, wearing Red and holding a Blackwood Tours sign. Please make sure that you book the right ship that you are arriving on. Robert A trip around the interior of the famous Bras d"or lakes is a wonderful experience. The Bras d"or is a Unesco designated Biosphere. A Mecca for sailors and a true paddlers paradise. A stop at the Highland Village will bring you back in time when the first Scottish settlers befriended the Mi'kmaq people of Atlantic Canada. Onto Baddeck, the most picturesque village in all of Nova Scotia. While in Baddeck a visit to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum is a must for historians and enthusiasts. Views of the ocean and mountains await you on your drive back to the dock.
Halifax Harbourfront Small Group Food Walking Tour
Eat your way through the beautiful Halifax Harbourfront on our Halifax Harbourfront Food Walking Tour! Your tour will begin with your friendly local guide meeting you outside of the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. You will begin your food journey with some deliciously fresh oysters. On your way to your next destination you will pass by the Halifax ferry terminal as well as the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic along the way. At your second food stop you will receive a creamy seafood chowder. After you have finished your soup, you will head to your next tasty stop for an incredible donair. This unique Halifax wrap is an absolute must-try during your visit. For your last stop, you will have an incredibly fresh and delectable lobster roll. Alongside the roll you will also receive a sweet dessert to round off your food adventure. Take in the waterfront while satisfying your cravings as your tasty tour comes to a close.
Halifax Harbour Hopper Tour
Get a snapshot of Halifax’s classic sights in an unconventional way — on a 1-hour Harbour Hopper tour. You'll travel on both land and water aboard a renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. Drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and the Victorian beauty of Halifax Public Gardens, and then splash into Halifax Harbour for great views of the waterfront. Your knowledgeable driver and marine pilot livens up the ride with engaging tales and naval history, and offers pointers on where to head next during your stay in the seaside city.
Peggy's Cove and Lunenburg Tour (small group)
In this tour you will get to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg and the world's most popular lighthouse located in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. Lunenburg is considered the finest known example of a British Colonial Era settlement, with many of its building and homes dating from the 1700's and 1800's. Peggy's Cove is a charming sea side fishing community located in the St. Margaret's Bay Region outside of Halifax. Its lighthouse is arguably one of the most photographed locations in Canada.
Nova Scotia Day Tour - Visit Peggy's Cove, Lunenburg, and the Annapolis Valley.
The best part of this tour is the down-home hospitality Sam tries to deliver with every ride. There is no real set schedule, so we have a bit more flexibility in how we do things. Sam will help you from the time you first write to the time she hugs you goodbye at the last stop and beyond if you're traveling to anywhere else that she is familiar with. Get to know other travelers and share once in a lifetime experiences along the way.
JFarwell Sunset Wine and Cheese Yacht Sailing
Our 45' luxury sailing yacht is one of a kind on the Halifax waterfront. Our hands-on crew love to invite our guests to be involved in sailing - take the helm, hoist the sails, or sit back and enjoy the beautiful sights and wines Nova Scotia has to offer.
Wine and Lunch Escape
Enjoy a scenic drive to the Annapolis Valley to experience 3 award winning wineries. Sip your way through Nova Scotia wine country and learn about our cool climate wines. Stop one includes a tour/tasting at the first winery. At the second winery enjoy a guided tasting and lunch with wine at Luckett Vineyards, overlooking the beautiful Minas Basin fed by the Bay of Fundy (Luckett Vineyards is only available during May-December). Finally, visit a third winery after lunch for a final guided tasting before heading back to Halifax.
Cabot Trail High Flyer
On the Cabot Trail High Flyer tour you will depart from Sydney and after a couple of photo stops and ride on a cable pulled ferry you will be on the World Famous Cabot Trail. You will enjoy many more photo stops and a comfort stop before arriving at Destination Cape Smokey. Upon arrival you will enjoy a ride up the only Gondola system in Atlantic Canada to the top of Cape Smokey for some amazing views. At the top you can enjoy a hike and will receive your complimentary lunch. After this its on to Cape Breton Highlands National Park to view the Keltic Lodge, Ingonish Beach and Freshwater Lake. Before returning back down the Trail with a few more photo stops along the way and learning about the fishing. On return to Sydney enjoy a mini city tour before returning to your drop off location.
6 Hours Mini Cabot Trail Tour
On this tour you will depart from Sydney and head out to the countryside and the World Famous Cabot Trail where you will take a ride on a cable pulled ferry, have numerous photo stops, enjoy comfort stops at local cafes, learn about the history of the island and marvel at the views the Trail offers. You will also get a chance to learn about the local fishing industry on the island, and visit Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where you will see sights like Ingonish Beach, Freshwater Lake, Keltic Lodge and Destination Cape Smokey.
Best of Halifax Small Group Tour with Peggy's Cove and Citadel
Experience all there is to see and do in Halifax by taking part in the Best of Halifax Tour. Led by a local guide, visit most of the area’s top attractions. Check out the view from Peggy's Cove and take the immersive tour through the famous Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. An extensive downtown drive will highlight more of what Halifax has to offer. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The Ultimate Halifax Tour includes: • Beautiful scenic drive up to Peggy’s Cove • Free time to explore Peggy’s Cove • An informative tour of Citadel Hill – the tour is guided by a living historical guide • An experienced guide throughout the entire tour to answer questions and point out interesting landmarks • Tour group is limited to seven people which makes the experience more intimate • Complimentary shuttle pick up and drop off from anywhere in downtown Halifax *Please note that adverse winter weather may result in cancellation of the Citadel and/or Peggy's Cove portion of this tour
Shared Cruise Excursion - "Mini" Cabot Trail
The Cabot Trail Discovery Tour explores Nova Scotia’s most iconic road trip. From the rugged coastlines and majestic mountains to the charming small fishing villages, this tour provides breathtaking viewpoints, & endless photo opportunities. Our tour takes you to places the cruise ship tours do not go and tailors the time of the tour to the time you have in port. There is at least 5 hours of driving time on this tour due to the distance the Cabot Trail is from the Cruise Terminal. We return passengers to the ship one hour prior to departure time.
Peggy’s Cove/Mahone Bay & Lunenburg
Join us as we explore the heritage of the Lighthouse Route and learn the stories behind Peggy’s Cove, Mahone Bay, and Lunenburg, when and why they were settled, the history of the fishery, and the natural history of the Atlantic Coast... Discover the connections between coastline, geology, landscapes, climate, and natural resources that have sustained these communities for some 250 years -- the shipbuilding and fishery: the gold rush of the 1800s: the aquaculture and Christmas tree farming. Learn about the “who-what-when-why-and-where” of settlements by foreign Protestants, the economic contrasts between the in-shore fishery of Peggy’s Cove and the off-shore fishery of Lunenburg, the local architecture, the triumphs and tragedies of wooden ships and iron men. Explore at your own pace or join our complimentary walking tour of Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg`s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Private Tour in Halifax by a Luxury Vehicle with Informative Guide
This tour is unique because it is a private tour in a late model luxury vehicle. It provides a good balance of history, along with scenic coastal driving and exploring.
Best of Cape Breton Small Group Tour from Sydney
Your tour begins with your guide picking you up from your hotel in downtown Sydney. You will then enjoy a narrated drive to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. Here you will receive a guided tour of the fortress which operates as a living history museum. This site is significant for its role in the Anglo-French struggle for what is modern-day Canada After the Louisbourg visit, you will head out on a scenic drive into the Cape Breton Highlands as you make your way to the Alexander Graham Bell Museum in Baddeck. Here you will have free time to explore the incredible exhibits which feature artifacts that were donated from the Bell family’s personal estate. You will then make your way back towards Sydney for a narrated drive through the city. Here you will pass by multiple points of interest, including the Cossit House Museum, The Big Fiddle, the Jost Heritage House and St. Patrick’s Church. Your guide will safely bring you back to your hotel in downtown Sydney.
Halifax & Peggys Cove & Coastal
We operate our tours in a passenger van and provides a small vehicle private tour of Halifax, Peggys Cove and coastal Nova Scotia by a local driver with local knowledge. Limited to six guests.
Half-Day Historical Tour of Halifax
This Tour is about Halifax's Remarkable History including all the Titanic and Halifax Explosion Sites and the Stories and Miracles of these Two Historic Tragedies. See ALL that Historic Halifax, Dartmouth and Fisherman's Cove has to offer in a Clean, Safe and Comfortable Tour Vehicle a Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium Roof 15 Passenger Van with 4 Guests Minimum to 10 Guests Maximum. Vehicle is equipped with a microphone to the speaker system and a large tablet to view Guests Videos and Photos to augment your Tour experience so you have a Memorable, Unique Tour of Historic Halifax, Dartmouth and Fisherman's Cove.
Explore Baddeck and Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia
The Baddeck and Cabot Trail Tour gives you a great opportunity to explore part of the World Famous Cabot Trail and its ocean side views as well as visiting one of the most scenic and quaint villages on the island. You will leave Sydney and make your way to the countryside where after a ride on a cable pulled ferry will be on the Cabot Trail. There is a brief comfort stop before exploring more of the Trail with numerous photo stops offered along the way. Upon arrival at the Gaelic College learn all about the Gaelic culture on the island. In Baddeck, explore the shops and cafes, admire the views of this lakeside village and then visit the excellent Alexander Graham Bell Museum, on the return journey to Sydney there are a couple more photo stops before your arrival back.