Did Peggy's Cove and Titanic NCL Tour - very well done - we were at the Cove at sunset so got some lovely photos (did the cemetery first) - very knowledgeable guide. Unfortunately no time to wander an see Halifax in daylight as was afternoon arrival. ...
Halifax was our favorite port. Instead of going to Peggy's Cove and the lighthouse, which involved a long drive, we chose to explore the local attractions. We took a $15 taxi ride to the American Museum of Natural History. Despite some reviews mentioning the museum's small size, we found it quite enjoyable for $17. The self-guided scavenger hunts added excitement for the kids, and our 5-year-old ...
Absolutely loved Halifax. Walked down the boardwalk to get to a food court area and ate at Dave's Lobster. Best lobster rolls EVER. Also had a Beaver Tail for dessert. The shopping in the pier building was great too and the prices were extremely friendly compared to what we saw in other ports. ...
This was another enjoyable excursion - we went to an old Highlander fortress and learned about how the Scottish regiment that was billeted there lived and drilled as well as why they did so under British rule. ...
Halifax has a great waterfront to which you can easily walk from the ship. We walked to the citadel where the canon was discharged at noon and watched the changing of the guard. ...
This is not the fault of Halifax, but our day in port was Canada’s Thanksgiving Day, so almost everything was closed. I think it would have been a 5/5 if not a holiday. ...