dnrcim Posted January 8, 2010 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2010 My family of 4 (2 girls age 8 & 5) will be in Halifax in mid July. During our stay do you think it's possible to do the Theodore Tugboat, Peggy's Cove, the Citadel, and walk through the market place? Too much? Am I missing something?:confused: Thanks in advance for your help:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted January 8, 2010 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2010 If you rent a car or hire a driver, you could easily get to Peggy's cove and back in half a day. However, your day does seem jam packed. Either skip Peggys Cove or the Citadel. I know better than to suggest you miss Theodore Too when you have young children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted January 8, 2010 Author #3 Share Posted January 8, 2010 If you rent a car or hire a driver, you could easily get to Peggy's cove and back in half a day. However, your day does seem jam packed. Either skip Peggys Cove or the Citadel. I know better than to suggest you miss Theodore Too when you have young children. Thanks so much:) Good idea...I may skip the Citadel since the uphill walk may be too much for them, especially the little one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted January 8, 2010 #4 Share Posted January 8, 2010 yes you really should do the Maritime Museum if you haven't done that and I find that a long day in Halifax will allow you to do everything. Rent a car- go to Peggy's cove first-beat the buses from the Cruise line. Also on the way back you should stop by the Cemetery where the bodies from the Titanic are. Shaped as a ship and one " J Dawson" is buried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted January 9, 2010 #5 Share Posted January 9, 2010 We did both Peggy's Cove and Theodore when we were in Halifax a few years ago. We were in port 9 to 6 - went to Peggy's Cove first, then had lunch on the waterfront, then went to ride Theodore. We had time for shopping on the walk back to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted January 9, 2010 Author #6 Share Posted January 9, 2010 yes you really should do the Maritime Museum if you haven't done that and I find that a long day in Halifax will allow you to do everything. Rent a car- go to Peggy's cove first-beat the buses from the Cruise line. Also on the way back you should stop by the Cemetery where the bodies from the Titanic are. Shaped as a ship and one " J Dawson" is buried. I forgot about the Maritime Museum...Thanks for the great info:) This is our first cruise..We can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted January 9, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted January 9, 2010 We did both Peggy's Cove and Theodore when we were in Halifax a few years ago. We were in port 9 to 6 - went to Peggy's Cove first, then had lunch on the waterfront, then went to ride Theodore. We had time for shopping on the walk back to the ship. Thanks for the info...Theodore is close to the ship, right? This is our first time cruising...a little nervous so I am trying to get as many details as possible:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted January 10, 2010 #8 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Good for you; We just fnished our first cruise and because of all my research, we knew more than most and saw more than most, paying less. Theodore is on the Halifax waterfront but I am not sure how far from the ship. I would guess about a 10 to 15 minute walk. As the previos poster said, go to Peggys Cove first and then go back to the waterfront (around where the ferry terminal to Dartmouth is at the foot of George Street. Then wander along the waterfront towards the ship and you will go by the dock for Theodore, restaurants, shops and the Maritime museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted January 10, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Thanks for your help. I feel like I have been to Halifax already with all the great posts and advice. Saint John, NB seems a little more simple since we're probably staying local and not going to the reversing falls due to the time constraints...:) We are so excited...July will be here before we know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted January 10, 2010 #10 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Saint John, NB seems a little more simple since we're probably staying local and not going to the reversing falls due to the time constraints...:) The first time we went to Saint John, our kids were 4, 8 and 13 and we walked around town and did the one-hour horse-drawn trolley tour. My favorite in Saint John is the City Market - think combination farmer's market, restaurants, and craft fair. It's a very easy walk from the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted January 10, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted January 10, 2010 The first time we went to Saint John, our kids were 4, 8 and 13 and we walked around town and did the one-hour horse-drawn trolley tour. My favorite in Saint John is the City Market - think combination farmer's market, restaurants, and craft fair. It's a very easy walk from the port. That sounds great! I didn't know about the Trolley...My girls will love it! Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidenik Posted January 21, 2010 #12 Share Posted January 21, 2010 There's a free bus that stops at the Halifax cruise terminal with stops at the Maritime Museum, the Citadel, a nice park, and a shopping mall. You can hop on and off at your convenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted January 21, 2010 Author #13 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Thanks for the info...A free bus..sounds good to me:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjispice Posted January 24, 2010 #14 Share Posted January 24, 2010 The Citadel isn't really all that far of walk from where Theodore is. Downtown Halifax is SMALL. However if you had to choose between the Citadel and Peggy's Cove, I'd go to Peggy's Cove. I LOVE it there... it's gorgeous and there are some neat little shops. There's the main restaurant near the lighthouse, but there's also a small little place that service lobster and chips...I forget the name, but it's literally a shack, and it's the best food ever!!! (and home to the biggest lobster you will ever see in your life - it's MASSIVE!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted January 24, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted January 24, 2010 Thanks for the advice...:) Can't wait to go to Peggy's Cove...I'll look for the lobster shack! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjispice Posted January 25, 2010 #16 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Ok, I just googled, and it's Murray's Wharfside Lobster Pound Here's what I found that can help you find it (TOTALLY within walking distance of the lighthouse....Peggy's Cove is SMALL!!) "For a meal in Peggy's Cove minus the tourist hordes, follow the sign to Murray's Wharfside Lobster Pound. Place your order inside the shack, choose a table and soak in the laid-back seaside ambience." http://www.destinationunknownjournals.com/travelnotes/novascotia/murrayslobster1_xl.jpg http://www.destinationunknownjournals.com/travelnotes/novascotia/murrayslobster2_xl.jpg http://www.destinationunknownjournals.com/travelnotes/novascotia/murrayslobster3_xl.jpg http://tw.macgugan.net/tiki-browse_image.php?galleryId=40&imageId=1364 edit: Just realized the first three links aren't opening...try http://www.destinationunknownjournals.com/DUJtravelnotes_novascotia.html and scroll down to pretty much the bottom of the page. There's a pic of colourful picnic tables on a wharf, and a "diner" looking place... you can click on each pic to make them larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted January 25, 2010 Author #17 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! We can't wait to go!!! What great pics too!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandyrella Posted January 25, 2010 #18 Share Posted January 25, 2010 There's a free bus that stops at the Halifax cruise terminal with stops at the Maritime Museum, the Citadel, a nice park, and a shopping mall. You can hop on and off at your convenience. I was in Halifax last June and there was definitely a hop on/hop off bus but it certainly wasn't free! Was it the double decker bus or just a regular city bus? We had to buy tickets in the terminal when we got off the ship for the double deckers which did 3 circuits. We could have bought them at one of the stops but a friend of mine (who didn't take the bus with us) found out that the cost was much higher than what cruiseline passengers were paying. I honestly can't remember what we paid but it wasn't cheap! We could have actually walked everywhere but it was torrential rain that day. Halifax is really not that big a city and can be easily walked, with the possible exception of the Citadel.(not with young children) and of course Peggy's Cove. The Maritime Museum is literally a five minute walk from where the ships dock. I'm not sure where Theodore is...we didn't see him when we were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KroozFoolz Posted January 26, 2010 #19 Share Posted January 26, 2010 FRED, the free bus.... http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted January 26, 2010 Author #20 Share Posted January 26, 2010 Thanks for the Fred website:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandyrella Posted January 26, 2010 #21 Share Posted January 26, 2010 FRED, the free bus....http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred.html Ah, that would explain why we paid. He only runs from July 4th and we were there early June. Good to know for future reference though! Thanks for the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easternstar Posted February 6, 2010 #22 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Fred is definitely free but can be busy particularly if there is more than one ship in. Peggy's Cove will be an hour's bus ride to and from and I know we used to go up and around Citadel Hill on the way out.Most tours allow an hour in Peggy's Cove itself. There are some very good small van companies who do customized tours at good prices. The most common misconception about distances in Halifax is that the Museum and shops are a 5 minute walk from the cruise pier.Count on twice that and only if you are not stopping along the way. Having said that, the walk is a pleasant one along the boardwalk. Theodore is no more than 5 minutes from the museum, if that. You can request a free Halifax Visitor guide from vic-water@gov.ns.ca or through www.halifax.ca. It includes a map of the downtown. From the vic-water address you can also request info on distances, prices, tours etc. if you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted February 6, 2010 Author #23 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Wow...! Thanks for the great advice. This is our first cruise and first time out of the country. I will be sure to visit the site for the Halifax guide! Question to you...I have 2 girls ages 8 and 5. Should we just rent a car or should we go with the van tour to Peggy's Cove...? Our plans are in this order...Peggy's Cove, Maritime,Theodore, MarketPlace...I think this should be OK...Hopefully:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted February 10, 2010 #24 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I would rent a car; it's not a difficult drive, and it's easy to find. That way, you can leave/go when you please, and not have to wait on the van schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnrcim Posted February 10, 2010 Author #25 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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