Best Things to Do in Halifax for Couples
THE 10 BEST Couples' Activities & Things to Do in Halifax
Best Things to Do in Halifax for Couples
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- SuzyQu15Brooklyn, NY1,609 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 York5,093 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. - FaithfultravelerHalifax, Canada3,418 contributionsWe still enjoyed another visit to Halifax, and the waterfront boardwalk. With the heavy fog both days we were there, the sounds of the foghorns and foggy views made for quintessential Halifax this time of year. Regardless of the weather, Nova Scotia is beautiful, and Halifax is still an enjoyable city to visit.Written December 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert DBrooklyn, New York5,093 contributionsThe Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a treasure. They have an observation deck which provides a lovely view of the Harbourfront. You can see two museum ships that are docked nearby. On the left is the CSS Acadia, built in 1913, and was used for oceanography. The ship on the right is HMCS Sackville, built in 1941. It was the last Corvette built and is now a Naval Memorial ship.
Halifax was the nearest major port to the sinking of the Titanic. The crew of the cable ship Minia recovered several artifacts from the Titanic, including a deck chair, a newel-post from one of Titanic's Grand Staircase landings, and a pair of child's shoes.
They had a room devoted to the Halifax explosion in 1917. The exhibit was called "Collision in the Narrows". This disaster was the largest human-induced disaster prior to the use of the atomic bombs.Written December 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Eric G1 contributionThe tour guides were amazing! So much energy and the atmosphere makes you feel like you've been transported back to Alexander Keith's time.Written December 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Robert DBrooklyn, New York5,093 contributionsPier 21 operated as an immigration station from 1928 through 1971 and was Canada's equivalent of Ellis Island. So it was appropriate for the Canadian Museum of Immigration to be based there. It is an excellent museum and I recommend it highly.
There were posters promoting immigration to Canada. There was a special exhibit devoted to the Enslavement of Black People in Canada. An example of someone who rebelled against slavery was Marie-Josephe Angelique. She set fire to Montreal in 1734 which destroyed half the city.
Other exhibits show a tourist class (third class) cabin on an immigrant ship in the 1950s. A fun exhibit was the test to become a Canadian citizen. Even though I am not Canadian, I knew enough about the country to pass the test. I received a sticker which translated as "I succeeded".Written December 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - FaithfultravelerHalifax, Canada3,418 contributionsIt is amazing that the Halifax harbour ferry still operated whilst we visited both days in heavy fog. Always enjoy the sound of the foghorns, and appreciate the skills and dedication of those that work in every situation and condition.Written December 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SilverOrlovBedford, Canada2,680 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. - Thomas VOakland, CA18,860 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.
- Sharon GPunta Gorda, FL8 contributionsOutdoor theatre in Point pleasant park. Terrific experience attending the 2 comedies happening this summer, Alice in Wonderland and Twelfth Night.Written August 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anita MMontreal, Canada69 contributionsOne word, WOW. My nephew James has worked here for a while. I visit twice a year and this time got tickets to The Full Monty to see theater outside of Montréal which is where I live and see theater. Halifax here I come again! This place has everyone else beat for atmosphere and one of a kind shows. The love of acting shows throughout the entire show which at times brought me to tears even though it was a musical with humor. If you are looking for one thing to do in Halifax go to Neptune because it will embrace you like a warm hug. I’m already booking my next plane ticket tor ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ next March.Written March 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tricia B9 contributionsNo need to own your own skates! Just have a picture ID and you can borrow a pair for free! So much fun! Don't worry if you don't know how to skate, if you can stand you can skate using a skating aid.Written February 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DeanMurphy2020Orlando, FL7,755 contributionsOn a cold, blustery June day, I stopped in more to get out of the rain than to visit a distillery—and to have a mid-day drink. Well, it’s five o’clock somewhere☺ I had a special request: Instead of an iced rum cocktail, I asked for a straight-up JD Shore “Black Rum” heated, like in old movies where a baron heats brandy over a candle flame. Immediately the chill left my bones.
Not until returning to Florida did I learn that Halifax Distillery was founded a decade ago by Julie Shore and Arla Johnson, both from my native North Carolina [specifically, Belmont, Gaston County]. Julie’s ancestry includes generations of master distillers, from whom she learned the craft. Arla and Julie started distilling vodka given the bountiful Prince Edward Island potatoes available. According to the website, Julie “is the only female Master Distiller in Canada to have an award-winning vodka.”
Come visit for a distillery tour and sample whatever the “spirit” moves you☺Written July 24, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PBPGYorkshire, UK8,490 contributionsIn Victoria Park, an urban park on Spring Garden Road, Halifax, across from the Halifax Public Gardens. The North British Society erected various monuments and statues: Robert Burns is one others include Sir Walter Scott and William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling.[1] Worth 30 minutes to have a look.Written September 28, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tricia B9 contributionsClose to but not downtown, The Dingle is an easy hiking trail with a beautiful marshland "The Frog Pond" and a lot of rolling hills and wooded areas.Written February 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
