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Raider07

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Yes, the town is right outside the port area. There are shops, restaurants, and my favorite the Alexander Keith Brewing company. All the people here seemed very friendly. Just remember that if you use US currency, the change has to be in Canadian currency.

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Margarita Mom

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Is there stuff to do within walking distance of where the ship docks?

 

I have to disagree with the previous poster, Halifax has a lot to offer. From the dock you are a short walk to downtown Halifax. You are within walking distance of great shops and restraunts. If you like lobster and seafood, you are in the right place. Within walking distance of the pier you can do the brewery tour, take the Harbour hopper for a tour of the city and the harbour. For the kids you could try a ride on Theodore Tugboat. If you haven't had enough of the casino on the ship, you can walk over to our casino on the waterfront. If you like pubs, we have pubs. These are just a few of the things you can do without a cab.

 

You can also take advantage of FRED (free ride everywhere downtown). This is a bus that will ride you around the city core for free.

 

For the more adventureous, you can take a tour to Peggy's Cove. Probably the most photographed area in Nova Scotia. We have deep sea fishing, quaint fishing villages and some of the friendliest people you will ever meet.

 

I'm sure you will love our city as much as we do.

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I would recommend checking out the Canada link on the "ports of call" board (and this thread may be moved there) - there's lots of information about Halifax there. On both our previous visits to Halifax, everything we've done has been an easy walk from the ship, and we've always found plenty to do.

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I have to disagree with the previous poster, Halifax has a lot to offer. From the dock you are a short walk to downtown Halifax. You are within walking distance of great shops and restraunts. If you like lobster and seafood, you are in the right place. Within walking distance of the pier you can do the brewery tour, take the Harbour hopper for a tour of the city and the harbour. For the kids you could try a ride on Theodore Tugboat. If you haven't had enough of the casino on the ship, you can walk over to our casino on the waterfront. If you like pubs, we have pubs. These are just a few of the things you can do without a cab.

 

You can also take advantage of FRED (free ride everywhere downtown). This is a bus that will ride you around the city core for free.

 

For the more adventureous, you can take a tour to Peggy's Cove. Probably the most photographed area in Nova Scotia. We have deep sea fishing, quaint fishing villages and some of the friendliest people you will ever meet.

 

I'm sure you will love our city as much as we do.

 

We are really looking forward to our visit in Sept/Oct. We will be on the Victory for their 7 day of New England/Canada. Would recommend a cab as the best way to run out to the Titianic Cemetary? (our youngest is autistic and doesn't do long bus tours well). Thanks!

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Margarita Mom

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We are really looking forward to our visit in Sept/Oct. We will be on the Victory for their 7 day of New England/Canada. Would recommend a cab as the best way to run out to the Titianic Cemetary? (our youngest is autistic and doesn't do long bus tours well). Thanks!

 

The cemetary is not walking distance so a cab is the way to go. Remember to bring a sweather or a light jacket, the weather can be somewhat unpredictable and it tends to cool off in the evening.

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The cemetary is not walking distance so a cab is the way to go. Remember to bring a sweather or a light jacket, the weather can be somewhat unpredictable and it tends to cool off in the evening.

 

 

Sorry but Margarita Mom keeps proving my point.

 

On our bus tour our tour director had the bus stop by the cemetary entrance and would allow anyone to make a quick visit. However, he warned that the buildings across the street were "subsidized housing units so be careful". No one got off the bus. We drove on.

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Just remember that Halifax does not have really much to offer to begin with.

 

Wow. I couldn't disagree more.

 

Most ports I've been to, with the exception of St. Thomas and Bermuda, I feel like the day I've spent has been enough to see the highlights. Halifax, on the other hand, is a city I would love to go back to, for much more than a day. I felt that I barely scratched the surface of all there is to see and do during my visit on a Victory cruise last summer.

 

To the OP, if you're looking for a day of wandering, this is a great port for it. I second the suggestion of using FRED to get around, and the Harborwalk area is full of great restaurants, bars, and shops. There is a staffed information desk inside the ship terminal, and the workers there are extremely knowledgeable and very friendly, taking the time to ask questions about your interests in order to make appropriate suggestions. They'll give you detailed city maps, and they'll mark their suggested stops for easy recall later.

 

If I weren't headed to St. Thomas again myself, I would envy you your day in Halifax! Have a wonderful time!

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Just remember that Halifax does not have really much to offer to begin with.

 

:eek:

I SO disagree with that!

We were there as part of a land vacation and spent two days there and I could have stayed longer and had a blast!

 

To the OP..if you like history, visit the Citadel.

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Margarita Mom

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Sorry but Margarita Mom keeps proving my point.

 

On our bus tour our tour director had the bus stop by the cemetary entrance and would allow anyone to make a quick visit. However, he warned that the buildings across the street were "subsidized housing units so be careful". No one got off the bus. We drove on.

 

And your point would be???

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Snoozeman

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Just remember that Halifax does not have really much to offer to begin with.

 

Halifax is one of my favorite cities in North America. Lots of things to do and see. And don't forget the Five Fisherman.:)

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halos

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Halos, I did thake the overnight ferry from Portland to Yarmouth one time. I thought that was cool. Had the cabin, casino, food, etc. I should count it as cruise!!:)

Overnight must hae been nice...we did it on the CAT, otherwise known as the Vomit Comet :eek:

We got there quick but I was a bit queazy.

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