Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Halifax
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Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Halifax
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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets
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- SuzyQu15Brooklyn, NY1,611 contributionsThese beautiful historic gardens have been gracing the heart of Halifax for over 100 years. We visited in the Fall when the beautiful foliage was on display. Apparently there are guided tours available, but, not knowing that, we wandered about on our own. There is a Victorian gazebo, statues, benches, a duck pond, and gorgeous plantings which change with the season. Definitely worth a visit!Written November 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert DBrooklyn, New York4,725 contributionsHigh atop a hill in the centre of the city is the Halifax Citadel. It is actually the fourth fort the British built on this site. I was welcomed by a soldier and a guard. Inside the Citadel is the excellent Army Museum, located in the former barracks..
Some of the people shown in the Army Museum are well known. During World War I, the Jewish Legion was formed by Britain. They trained at Camp Edward in Nova Scotia. One of those soldiers was Private David Green, who later became David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister of Israel. Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae was a physician during World War I. He wrote the poem "In Flanders Fields", which is recited across Canada on Remembrance Day (November 11).
There was an exhibit about the fortress and the city titled "Fortress Halifax: A City Shaped by Conflict". One of the exhibits was a panoramic map of Halifax in 1879 with the Citadel in the middle. To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, they had a special exhibit titled "Storm the Beach: D-Day Experience".
You can easily spend several hours here seeing all of the exhibits.Written December 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SuzyQu15Brooklyn, NY1,611 contributionsWe started walking the waterfront after a visit to the Maritime museum, which was excellent by the way. It was a beautiful day, perfect for walking. There are several casual, take out food places to grab a bite and sit outdoors at the many tables available. Of course, the view is beautiful. Other hotels and an immigration museum, as well as the place to pick up a harbor tour.Written November 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeff KPittsburgh, PA2,372 contributionsI wasn’t expecting much at this museum. My initial plan was to do a quick visit primarily focused on the Titanic exhibit. I ended up spending about 2 ½ hours here and was extremely impressed. The Titanic exhibit was very good but I also enjoyed a lot of the other exhibits including the 1917 Explosion, the Cunard Line, World War II and the telegraph/ham radio booth.
I would consider this a must see sight for Halifax. It’s very interesting and very well done.Written November 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeff KPittsburgh, PA2,372 contributionsMy wife and I really enjoyed this museum. We toured their slavery exhibit and then took their English- speaking tour @ 2:00. The tour was offered hourly when we visited. The tour was very good and you can catch a 22-minute film once your tour ends. The film as also well done. After that we toured a number of the exhibits. They were very informative and interesting.
I think we spent about an hour and a half here. We could have stayed a little longer but were running behind schedule.
Recommended.Written November 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - CdnMinkManitoba, Canada189 contributionsThe reason for the visit was the Titanic site. Neat rows of headstones, some with more than names on them, caused one to reflect heavily on the horrors these folks had to have gone through , sadly avoidable, on that fateful night. Moments of reflection are unavoidable at a place of such history, and the value of life is driven home. God rest the souls of the departed....Written October 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mmsrere26Doylestown, PA35 contributionsWhat a great way to view the Halifax harbour! Unfortunately for us it was very foggy the day we went, but still an easy cheap way to get a view of Halifax from the water. You need exact change--$2.75 Canadian. Ask for a return voucher and hop on. We had a great lunch at a creperie in Dartmouth, too rainy to explore more than that.Written October 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SilverOrlovBedford, Canada2,668 contributionsA very nice place for a quiet walk. There are many places to sit. Very comfortable paths for jogging or walking the dog. Cyclists are permitted to ride on designated trails during Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. My wife and I came here when it was drizzling and a bit "stormy" near the shore, but it was even cool. Very nice and pleasant sea air. There are several small parking lots near entrances to the park.
Several interesting historical places and monuments.
Overall, a great place, I recommend visiting if you really have at least an extra 3 hours.Written September 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - THINGS2LIVE4Rocky River, OH2,680 contributionsThe best value for the money meal in Halifax is the day old bread and bakery at the top floor/roof top coffee shop. I was coming from a cruise ship, it was AWESOME to find a place with free Wi-Fi.Written June 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- gringatxMcKinney, TX553 contributionsWe were in town for this tattoo that was only 3 days long, getting ready to celebrate Canada today. We ended up getting tickets for the first night. This was an amazing experience.
It's a lot of marching military bands and a lot of bagpipes, and they also had the Highland dancers girls from Scotland that were really good. If You do not like loud marching band music or bagpipes, this is not for you.
They had some visiting bands from South Korea, Switzerland, the United States, Germany, and England, and the bands participated in different things. But it was all about music.
This was a really good experience and not something I have ever experienced before in the United States. So I was really happy to go.Written July 1, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - jmsmasIllinois353 contributionsThis was a really cool tour, and there were many men along the boat explaining the ships ins and outs. Who knew a cat could rank higher than a person?? A great tour with great info, thank you to those who have kept and continue to keep her restored. It was wonderful to see both volunteers and active military keeping her story alive.Written September 10, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Julie DVancouver1,076 contributionsThe Maude Lewis exhibit was very good. Her actual house is on display along with several pieces of her art work. There isn't much else to see. Good gift shop. You would spend only about an hour here.Written October 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA18,505 contributionsNot always set up, but when it is, it is a great place to see what is fresh in the province. Plus there are some prepared food products to sell as well. Not a huge area, but a very good food market.Written August 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA18,505 contributionsIt's a nice market, not big, but you can find things to buy. Best is that it is part of the lovely Harbourside development of a long boardwalk with terrific views of the harbor, plus some good museums.Written August 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK8,501 contributionsWell worth a visit. Mary's Cathedral Basilica is a Catholic cathedral located in the centre of Halifax and is the largest Catholic church in the Archdiocese. Consecrated on 19 October 1899, it was made a basilica in 1950 by Pope Pius XII. The St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica boasts the tallest granite spire in North America. The spire has a height of 189 feet (58 m).Written September 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
