Halifax is the vibrant hub of Nova Scotia, yet it holds on to a lot of small-town charm that makes it a great tourist destination. The Essential Free Tour Halifax is designed to accommodate all types of visitors from first-timers who want to see all the main landmarks to those who wish to delve deeper and discover some of its best-kept secrets. Most tours will begin at the City Hall one of the oldest and most elegant public buildings in Halifax and located in the heart of the city. Here your guide will give your group a brief introduction to the origins of the city and the brutal war between British colonialists and the Mi'kmaq on whose ancestral lands the it is located on.

Following this fascinating introduction guests on the Essential Free Tour Halifax will begin to navigate the charming streets of Halifax’s historic center. Passing by the emblematic Town Clock it is a named Classified Federal Heritage Building and has been a source of artistic inspiration over the years. A short walk from here is the Citadel National Historic Site one of the highlights of the tour. Here guests will learn of the role it has played during the many turbulent events in the city’s history as well as some of its spookier stories! The citadel also offers some spectacular views over the Atlantic. After a thorough exploration of the area guests will head down Barrington Street, the main street in Halifax, full of places to eat and drink.

Halifax’s proximity to the Atlantic Ocean means it has played an important role in its growth. On the Essential Free Tour guests will have the opportunity to explore Halifax’s delightful Waterfront Broadwalk and come across the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic where they will learn about maritime history as well as some of the fascinating artifacts from various shipwrecks (including from the Titanic!) that the museum houses. Halifax has also served as a gateway for immigration to Canada, a stop at the Canadian Museum of Immigration is an opportunity to discover more. During the tour please feel free to ask your guide as many questions as you like. And, of course, guests will leave with a host of recommendations and tips for the remainder of their stay.