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Discover Nova Scotia's wine country as you embark on a scenic drive through Annapolis Valley. Join a small group and stop at three wine estates for guided wine tastings, where you learn about the manufacturing and terroir. At your second winery, enjoy a scrumptious lunch, served with beer, wine, or cider and a picturesque view.

Go behind the scenes at one of North America’s oldest breweries—and enjoy plenty of tasters along the way—on a tour of Alexander Keith’s Brewery in Halifax. Founded in 1820, the traditional brewery is still popular among beer drinkers today, and makes an array of award-winning styles. On this tour, visit the facilities, learn about the brewing process and the brewery’s history, and sample a number of beers.

This day trip from Halifax introduces you to three wineries for vineyard tours and wine tastings in Annapolis Valley, an area of great scenic beauty known as Nova Scotia's premier food and wine destination. Enjoy a gourmet lunch and the chance to sample unique jams, mustards, and chutneys during this small-group tour, which is limited to eight people.

Soak up coastline views at the most scenic time of day on this small-group sunset cruise out of Halifax Harbour. Sail down the narrows of the Northwest Arm and see the sun setting over the beautiful homes. Toast the experience with four include sampling glasses of wine, perfectly paired with local cheese boards.

Discover the culture and history of Nova Scotia’s wine country during this half-day, small-group tour of Annapolis Valley. Get picked up at your hotel in Halifax and set out on a multi-faceted itinerary that includes the Grand Pre National Historic Site, Hall’s Harbour, and the historic village of Wolfville. Visit three wineries for tastings and sample the products at Fox Hill Cheese House. Admire views of the Bay of Fundy during the tour.

On this Harbour Hopper tour, you'll travel on both land and water aboard a nifty, renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. The unconventional method of transportation gives you an overview of some of Halifax's key landmarks: First, drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and Halifax Public Gardens, then splash into Halifax Harbour for panoramic views of the waterfront.

Discover Halifax sightseeing gems on this small-group 5.5-hour tour that takes you to several places skipped by large tour groups. Visit Peggy’s Cove, one of the most beautiful and photographed lighthouses. At the SS Atlantic Heritage Park, learn about the 1873 marine disaster that predated the ‘Titanic’. Pay respects at the Swiss Air Memorial and the Titanic Gravesite, and wind through the Hydrostone, a neighborhood built after the Halifax Explosion of 1917. Dig into tasty lobster rolls at a diner that overlooks Hackett’s Cove. Transport from hotels or the port included.

Help hoist the sails as you take a ride on the Tall Ship Silva. An afternoon cruise on the Halifax Harbour on this 130’ schooner is complete with the opportunity to join the crew manning the sails, tying knots or even taking a turn at the helm! If you prefer, you can sit and watch the action while taking in the history and Maritime beauty of Halifax.

Save time and money by combining two tours in one day trip. First of all, you'll explore this historic port city of Halifax and its notable sites, such as Pier 21 and St. Paul's Church, then it's on to the charming rural community of Peggy's Cove and its picture-perfect lighthouse.

Halifax is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of Nova Scotia, but organizing transportation and sightseeing independently takes time and effort. On this tour, spin through the Canadian countryside in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide. With admission fees plus pickup and drop-off at your downtown Halifax hotel included, hit top attractions including the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada and Peggy's Cove Lighthouse.

This relaxed day tour along the coast south of Halifax fits a lot in without feeling hurried. A number of destinations are on the itinerary, but there’s no fixed schedule, so you can see where the day takes you. Spend time taking in the sights at Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, Queensland Beach, the Lunenburg Historic District, and more. End the day at a vineyard to enjoy some tastings and admire the views.

Escape to Peggy’s Cove, one of Nova Scotia’s most beautiful destinations, on this guided trip from Halifax. After an informative overview of the area, explore this small fishing village, located on the eastern shore of St. Margaret’s Bay, at leisure. Visit Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, one of the world’s most popular lighthouses, as well as local shops, restaurants, and cafes. For the adventurous, spend time hiking, kayaking, fishing, golfing or whale watching. Round-trip transportation included.

Nestled on the shores of the North Atlantic Ocean, the seaside towns of Lunenburg and Mahone Bay rank among Nova Scotia’s top attractions—with a fishing and boat-building heritage dating back centuries. On this tour, visit both sites in one day with round-trip travel from central Halifax. Delve into the region’s rum-running pirate past, discover hidden bays along the craggy coastline, and watch traditional fishing boats bobbing in the pretty harbor.

Explore Halifax with ease and efficiency on a short segway tour of the city’s top destinations. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and stories about popular landmarks in the city center, including the Halifax Citadel, Argyle Street, and the Waterfront Boardwalk. Departure times are offered at various times throughout the day for your convenience.

See the historic sights of Halifax in a futuristic way… on a Segway. After getting comfortable on the machines, join your guide and small group for a fun morning or afternoon. Roll along the Waterfront, the Public Gardens, the Citadel National Historic Site, Argyle Street and more. You’ve never seen Halifax like this before.

Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley is famous for its award-winning wine, hand-crafted beer, spirits, liqueurs, and crisp apple cider. This full-day tasting tour provides round-trip transportation from Halifax and is an ideal way to sample these local beverages worry-free, without the hassle of driving. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This sunset sail is a stunning opportunity to see how Halifax's urban and nature connect. Guests will be greeting with their first Nova Scotia wine upon boarding, and then set sail. With the engines off and fully under wind power, Captain and crew will invite you to be as involved as you'd like with the sailing process. Enjoy learning about each glass, grown and perfectly crafted in our own backyard. Set sail into the Northwest Arm to see the Dingle Tower, lush parks and stunning homes as the sun sets. An evening you will never forget!

Nova Scotia boasts some of the finest wineries in Canada but designating a driver can take the fun out of a wine-tasting tour. Skip the hassle by joining this tour that picks you up from your accommodation and takes you various wineries where you can sample their offering, starting with the Domaine de Grand Pre Winery.

Enjoy this tour along the Halifax waterfront aboard the world's only Pedal Bus powered by nature! Our solar-powered, 14 passengers "bike" is powered by 2 electric motors powered by solar-charged batteries making this tour easy, fun, & unique. Fully covered and with rain guards on the side, this bike can travel in any kind of weather. Food and drink specials/discounts at each of our 2-3 restaurant stops during the tour!

Experience Halifax's exploding food scene as we drive you from South to North to eat and drink true local flavors. This tour includes 5 stops to taste everything from exceptional seafood and award winning Nova Scotia wine to the famous Halifax "donair" and everything in between. Along the way, we'll take you around the iconic Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, and through the Hydrostone Neighborhood.

Tidal Bay is the first wine appellation for Nova Scotia and one-of-a-kind for North America. The name Tidal Bay was inspired by the influence of the sea on all of the wineries located across the province. This sail connects you to the beauty and power of the sea, and the products it shapes in Nova Scotia - namely, these stunning white wines. This two hour sail happens during the peak winds of the day for a thrilling wind-powered experience while you enjoy a guided tasting of three award-winning Tidal Bay wines, and learn about the Nova Scotians that make them.

Enjoy the most luxurious, fully immersive culinary and sailing experience in Nova Scotia. This dual hull sailing catamaran provides allows you to enjoy the excitement of wind-powered sailing with ultimate comfort! You can choose to lounge on the couches at the stern, the bow, the open concept living room, or up top at the helm with the Captain! Each area will have grazing boards ready to indulge in. Each of the local wines will be introduced one at a time for you to enjoy while you learn about the grapes, tasting notes, and the wineries themselves! An evening you will never forget!