cruisetmc Posted August 6, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2006 We will be in Halifax from 7am to 6pm. Because of previous shore excursion we are not really interested in Peggy's Cove, whale watching, or lobster bakes. Our thought is to see the Titanic cemetery and Citadel Hill, any suggestions on how to do this? Or any other suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryleann Posted August 9, 2006 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Suggestion: Take FRED http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred.html to get to Citadel, then taxi to Cemetery. (You can get a map iof the area and figure out the route ) Titanic Museum is near the dock along the waterfront, I think I read. BTW - when we were in Halifax, some tours took the AAA card, so if you have one... You could also jsut get a taxi to give you a tour of the town and cemetery then drop you at the Citadel, taking FRED back to ship or walking (Have to burn off those calories :cool:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracecarmo Posted August 15, 2006 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Is there a convenient stop within walking distance of the pier, for FRED? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick1965 Posted August 15, 2006 #4 Share Posted August 15, 2006 Here's a link that should help.... http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred.html Fred stops at the cruise dock, Pier 21 Rick1965 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracecarmo Posted August 16, 2006 #5 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Thanks Rick for the link. Sounds like we will take FRED into town and then get on the HOHO bus for a tour. Halifax looks to be very interesting, with lots to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryleann Posted August 16, 2006 #6 Share Posted August 16, 2006 This is for the schedule and map of FRED. http://www.downtownhalifax.ns.ca/default.asp?id=190&sfield=content.id&search=42&mn=1.4.21 Now, what is the HOHO bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daryleann Posted August 16, 2006 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2006 Just reading other posts...:o Is HOHO the Harbour Hopper? Guess this is the same as the 'Ducks' in other ports... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracecarmo Posted August 16, 2006 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2006 This HOHO is the name many give to the double decker bus that circles around and visits most of the points of interest. We try and take them whenever available. The Harbor Hopper is different. Thanks for the link to FRED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel 4 Ever Posted August 23, 2006 #9 Share Posted August 23, 2006 We rented a car in Halifax. We were able to get to Peggy's Cove relatively early to avoid the large crowds. I had been debating about going but It was well worth it. On the way back we visited the Titanic Gravesites which was on the way back to downtown. We then turned our car into Hertz at the Marriott and went to the Maritime Museum (it was three blocks from the Marriott which was wonderful. We then walked back to the ship at Pier 21. It is less than a mile walk on a great boardwalk. We got back to the ship with a half hour to spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebecca.sarge Posted August 23, 2006 #10 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I found this walking itinerary that looks great! I think I'm going to try it. http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=halifax@69&cur_section=fea&feature=30002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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