Living In Halifax....

[Majestic-NJ]

I am wondering what time the carnival tour to Peggy's cove leaves and what time it comes back? We'd like to also see at least one of the cemeteries where the people from Titanic are buried. Does anyone know if we will have enough time to do both?

 

Our cruise comes into Halifax on Thursday June 15th at around 8am or so and leaves again at 6pm.

 

Thanks!

[bigmjh]

We're considering renting a car in Halifax and driving to Peggy's Cove ... and wherever else our fancy takes us. Question - will there be a problem parking? Expensive lots? Lack of parking spaces? Etc.?

 

Also ... which side of the road do they drive on?

 

Thanks

[Mask]

bigmjh,

First, we drive on the right, same as you.

Parking at Peggy's Cove is free (as is Peggy's Cove itself) and there's lots of parking available. I would recommend check out the gift store and trying the chowder or fish & chips in the restaurant. While you are there, check out the Swiss Air Memorial - it's a touching site. Another wonderful spot is Mahone Bay. It's a beautiful place with some interesting stores, and free parking.

[Pacific Sandy]

I'm sorry - but did someone from from CA actually ask what side of the road we drive on?

 

Holy crap.

[bigmjh]

:o - Yep ... that was me. After spending a couple weeks in the Med ... where we sometimes drove on the right and sometimes on the left. Then hitting several islands in the Caribbean where ... again ... sometimes on the right ... sometimes on the left. I guess I just asked the question without thinking it through! :rolleyes:

[maurick]

Hi Rick, what a great post you have here. Thanks for giving out info on your great city. We will be there June 15th for the day. At least 5th trip and more for us in our group. We have done all the great ideas you have here. I was wondering what is on the other side of the harbor from Halifax? Is there a boat ride or could take a taxi to tour? We always go to O"Carrolls pub for snack/drink every visit before finishing our day in Halifax. Sure hope its still there. Last tiime we were there was last July. Thanks again. Mauree from NJ

[maurick]

I heard that there is a church with a anchor in the roof from the fire. Can you please tell me the name of that church. Thank you!

[Rick1965]

Yes there is a ferry service to Dartmouth, here is a link for the ferry and a link for more information on Dartmouth...

 

http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/ferries.html

 

http://www.halifaxinfo.com/further-exploring.php

 

And yes O'Carrolls is still around,

 

http://www.ocarrolls.com/

 

As for the church I have to do so checking,

 

Hope you have a great trip!

 

Rick

[tiger1938cb]

Hi it's Rick just posting from my Dad's place, the only information regarding a piece of one of the 2 ships embedded in a church is the following....

 

http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=halifax@69&cur_section=sig&property_id=90618

 

Hope this helps

Rick1965 and tiger1938cb

[maurick]

Rick...Thank you so much for the links and info. You have been so helpful. We leaave in less than 2 weeks. This is our "big vacation" for the summer till we sail on Exlplorer of the Seas..RCL line in OCT. Thanks again and take care...Maureen

[Nectarologist]

Hi Rick. I had to write to say thank you for taking the time to help us out. You really are a great ambassador. My wife & I love CA (been to Toronto & Quebec), this will be our 1st time in Halifax and I'm sure we'll love it.

[tedjazz]

Hi Rick,

DW and I will be traveling to Halifax on Oct. 9, 2006, which I have been told is Canada's Thanksgiving Day. We found that out when attempting to reserve a Renal Car from Enterprise and all of their offices except for the one at the airport will be closed. Do you know if this will likely be the case all over Halifax? Do you have any ideas what touristy things might be open on this holiday? Thanks for your help.

[Rick1965]

You've asked a bit of a hard question, yes most major businesses will be closed.

But the board walk will most likely be open with a cruise ship in town.

The best help I can give you is to contact the tourist board for more information, I'll provide a link which may also help.

 

http://visitors.halifax.ca/request-information.shtml

 

I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.

 

Rick1965

[Cruisin' Ya Ya]

Hi Rick,

 

My friends and I will be coming up to Halifax on the Carnival Victory July 10-15th cruise. I was wondering how far a walk to boardwalk in from the cruise terminal. One of my friends has bad legs and can't walk more than a mile round trip. :)

[Bluenose Sandy]

Hi Rick,

DW and I will be traveling to Halifax on Oct. 9, 2006, which I have been told is Canada's Thanksgiving Day. We found that out when attempting to reserve a Renal Car from Enterprise and all of their offices except for the one at the airport will be closed. Do you know if this will likely be the case all over Halifax? Do you have any ideas what touristy things might be open on this holiday? Thanks for your help.

 

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Citadel will be open. Canadians are a little flexible on when they cook their turkey and do the big Thanksgiving do... some people will do it Sunday, some Monday, and the town doesn't shut down tight for this holiday. I'm guessing you'll find some shops open, too (cruise ship in town and all).

[Rick1965]

The boardwalk begins at the cruise pier. It would be about a mile oneway to the end of it (Casino Nova Scotia), and about 1/2 a mile oneway to the busy area of the boardwalk. Here's a link that may help...

 

http://visitors.halifax.ca/request-information.shtml

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=32

 

Hope you enjoy your stay here in Halifax

 

Rick1965

[smeyer418]

Hi Rick How far is the Budget rent a car on Hollis from the place the QM 2 will dock? Thanks....

[tedjazz]

Rick and Sandy,

Thanks for your help. I'm glad there will be some places open for the holiday.

[Rick1965]

It's not very far at all, less than a mile according to google map.

 

Start address:1055 Marginal Rd

Halifax, NS

 

 

End address: Budget Car & Truck Rental

1554 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1V3

 

Distance: 1.4 km (about 2 mins)

 

Reverse directions

 

1. 1. Head northwest from Marginal Rd - go 0.4 km

2. 2. Turn right at Lower Water St - go 0.5 km

3. 3. Turn left at Salter St - go 0.1 km

4. 4. Turn right at Granville St - go 0.2 km

5. 5. Turn right at Sackville St - go 50 m

6. 6. Turn right at Hollis St - go 0.1 km

 

 

 

 

 

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

 

Rick1965

[smeyer418]

Thank you...

[gracecarmo]

We are interested in taking this type of tour of Halifax. Is the location for pick-up near the dock area? (within 1/2 mile walk)

[Rick1965]

The bus has a stop right at the cruise dock, here's a link to the bus

 

http://www.doubledeckertours.com/departure.html

 

Hope this helps

 

Rick1965

[musicmansmom]

The bus has a stop right at the cruise dock, here's a link to the bus

 

http://www.doubledeckertours.com/departure.html

 

Hope this helps

 

Rick1965

 

hi rick. can you tell me, is the doubledecker route pretty much the same as the '' fred '' bus? thanks for making my halifax plans much more interesting and fun to plan.

[Rick1965]

The routes are pretty close, fred has made a few changes this year..

 

http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred.html

 

http://www.where.ca/halifax/subcategory_guide~subcategory_id~8~category_id~6~subtitle_id~47.htm

 

http://www.where.ca/halifax/category_guide~category_id~6.htm

 

I gave you a few links to have a look at, hope you have a great time in Halifax.

 

Rick1965

[musicmansmom]

thanks rick. you have helped alot :)