Halifax Hotels on Boardwalk

[2little time]

We need help in finding a hotel that is very accessible to the boardwalk and things to do in Halifax. Being on a HoHo route would also be great.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!

[maryann ns]

There is no Ho Ho bus as such though there is a very expensive private one: http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g154976-d2303044-Reviews-Halifax_Big_Pink_Hop_On_Hop_Off_Tour-Halifax_Halifax_Region_Nova_Scotia.html

http://www.ambassatours.com/halifax-big-pink-hop-on-hop-off-tour

 

There are lots of hotels near, but not right on, the waterfront. Here is a map to give you an idea: https://maps.google.ca/maps?q=accommodations+loc:+Halifax,+NS&hl=en&ll=44.645575,-63.571701&spn=0.017862,0.042272&sll=44.649817,-63.574463&sspn=0.00893,0.021136&geocode=Ceg2IqWzRnM7FTxJqQIdOes1_CnF6ybQuxNFSzFbZ0paDWeQzQ&hq=accommodations&hnear=Halifax,+Halifax+Regional+Municipality,+Nova+Scotia&t=m&fll=44.640201,-63.571701&fspn=0.017863,0.042272&z=15

Edited April 28, 2015 by maryann ns

[oreosmile]

I think that Fred still runs in the tourist season as a free shuttle bus - it goes by the pier

 

http://downtownconnection.ca/pages/public_page.php?type=db&page_id=halifax_downtown_fred

 

"From Pier 21 Fred runs along Lower Water Street to Ferry Boat Lane, past Historic Properties to the Casino. Fred then heads up to Barrington Street to Spring Garden Road to Brunswick and then up Sackville Street up and throughout the Halifax Citadel, turning right continuing on Sackville Street. Fred turns left on South Park Street past the Public Gardens and then down Spring Garden Road to Barrington Street. Fred follows Barrington Street until Cornwallis Park and turns passing the Superstore, the Via Rail Station and the Westin Hotel before proceeding back to Pier 21."

[maryann ns]

FRED has not been in business for several years.

http://www.ns.dailybusinessbuzz.ca/Provincial-News/2011-01-07/article-2115141/NS%3A-Downtown-worried-loss-of-FRED-could-impact-tourism/1

[oreosmile]

oops! I did not know that it had ended - sorry for the misinformation

[donovan52]

We need help in finding a hotel that is very accessible to the boardwalk and things to do in Halifax. Being on a HoHo route would also be great.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!

 

The Westin Hotel is directly across the street from the Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market and Pier 21, and there is an entrance to the boardwalk next to the market. It is our favourite place to stay because we find the location great.