snoopy5386 Posted July 2, 2019 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) Debating what to do on our day in Halifax. It seems like there is enough in the city to keep us occupied. What's there to see in Peggy's Cove? I see lots of photos of a lighthouse and rocks. Is there a beach or tide pools to explore? Is everything just going to be covered in tourists? We're doing the Bay of Fundy in St John and Acadia in Bar Harbor. Would you recommend venturing out of Halifax or just staying in the city? Edited July 2, 2019 by snoopy5386 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted July 2, 2019 #2 Share Posted July 2, 2019 Without tourists, Peggy's Cove is beautiful. There are the rocks and the lighthouse and then the cute little fishing cove. Going from a cruise ship I would only go using a taxi or rental car and getting there ASAP (or going later in the day.) Here is a document with lots of information for Halifax for Cruise Ship Passengers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted July 2, 2019 #3 Share Posted July 2, 2019 If you have never been to Halifax it is a lovely community with quite a bit to do downtown. Unless you really feel the need to go to Peggy's Cove you should have no problems keeping yourself busy in Halifax. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted July 3, 2019 #4 Share Posted July 3, 2019 Peggys Cove was the backdrop for the series Murder She Wrote with Angela Landsbury. It's worth about 2-3 hours. The scenery is fantastic. You could still have 5-6 hours to walk around Halifax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laverendrye Posted July 3, 2019 #5 Share Posted July 3, 2019 As Maryann NS says, Peggy’s Cove can be beautiful without the hordes of visitors that are usually all over the place. Fat chance of that happening when there is a ship in port or even any time in tourist season. I’d stick to Halifax which has so many interesting things to see and do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted July 3, 2019 #6 Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) Wrong place, sorry! Edited July 3, 2019 by maryann ns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 3, 2019 #7 Share Posted July 3, 2019 We loved walking around Halifax. Visited the public gardens, the Citadel, walked along the waterfront, visited the Maritime Museum. It’s a great city for walking around. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted July 4, 2019 #8 Share Posted July 4, 2019 We were able to do both. We booked a private tour around Halifax and then went to Peggy's Cove. Even with the number of tourists it was very nice and glad we went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbinMich Posted July 4, 2019 #9 Share Posted July 4, 2019 (edited) On 7/2/2019 at 11:52 PM, mets123 said: Peggys Cove was the backdrop for the series Murder She Wrote with Angela Landsbury. It's worth about 2-3 hours. The scenery is fantastic. You could still have 5-6 hours to walk around Halifax. I believe that is incorrect. We were fans of the show and saw every episode. Per Wikipedia, the show was filmed in the vicinity of Mendocino CA. We visited the latter while on a fly/drive trip to CA. Edited July 4, 2019 by BarbinMich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbinMich Posted July 4, 2019 #10 Share Posted July 4, 2019 On 7/2/2019 at 7:09 PM, Northern Aurora said: If you have never been to Halifax it is a lovely community with quite a bit to do downtown. Unless you really feel the need to go to Peggy's Cove you should have no problems keeping yourself busy in Halifax. Agree! We have been there a number of times: once by car from MI and several times by cruise ship. Love the Public Gardens, Citadel, museum right at the docks, cemetery where many Titanic victims are buried, etc. We've also done a CC tour out into the countryside visiting a pumpkin (HUGE pumpkins) farm, a winery and Hall's Harbor on the Bay of Fundy which has tremendous tidal changes. This was in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardK Posted July 6, 2019 #11 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I took a nice walk on the waterfront and went to the Maritime Museum- lots of vendors along the way for food, ice cream etc... I liked Halifax a lot more than St. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie.A Posted July 17, 2019 #12 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Hi We visited both Peggy’s Cove and Halifax. We rent a car to enjoy the scenic route and discover this picturesque village. In Peggy’s Cove, you will discover a fishing community and the granite cove shaped by glaciers and ocean. It can be crowded due to tour excursions. For Halifax, we visited the Citadel, the Titanic cemetery, and we stroll the waterfront. You can indeed spend a day in the city if you include the public garden, a walk in downtown, etc. If you're interested I wrote articles to describe my DIY day trip. For Peggy’s Cove: http://daydreamunderthestars.com/2019/06/22/peggys-cove-a-life-on-the-rocks For Halifax: http://daydreamunderthestars.com/2019/06/09/a-perfect-day-in-halifax-nova-scotia Let me know if you have any questions Enjoy your trip! Marie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted July 17, 2019 #13 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I'll add a link to my pictures from Halifax/Peggy's Cove to the discussion https://markandkarencanadanewengland.shutterfly.com/pictures/53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted July 17, 2019 #14 Share Posted July 17, 2019 We did both. We took a ship's tour to Peggy's Cove and were able to still spend a few hours in Halifax. We loved Peggy's Cove. It was a very foggy day and it was just beautiful. We had plenty of time in Halifax also. I guess it depends on what time you arrive and leave. Either way, you will enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lvig805 Posted July 18, 2019 #15 Share Posted July 18, 2019 On 7/2/2019 at 4:09 PM, Northern Aurora said: If you have never been to Halifax it is a lovely community with quite a bit to do downtown. Unless you really feel the need to go to Peggy's Cove you should have no problems keeping yourself busy in Halifax. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMRPHRN Posted July 19, 2019 #16 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I am a solo traveler on Carnival Sunrise. Will there be transportation from the port to Halifax proper, or is it walkable? I like exploring on my own and haven't really seen any excursions I want to take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann ns Posted July 22, 2019 #17 Share Posted July 22, 2019 You arrive right in the port of Halifax and can walk the waterfront, etc. from there. Here is a link to more information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted July 24, 2019 #18 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Your pictures are lovely. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Countrygurl Posted July 26, 2019 #19 Share Posted July 26, 2019 I loved Peggy's Cove. The drive there is beautiful too. Definitely worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtahCruiser1230 Posted July 27, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Just got back from a 6 night on Royal’s Adventure. Out of Bar Harbor, Saint John and Halifax my family liked Halifax the best. We had no excursion, most of my family walked around, my daughter rode the hoho with cousins. Halifax is easily walkable, it seems a vibrant bustling city. We toured the Citadel, and the highly recommended public gardens, and in general just roamed around. There is a recreational dispensary on Clyde st, the budtenders are super friendly and helpful on where to legally partake in beautiful areas of the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Named-Tawny Posted July 29, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Halifax is beautiful, and you could absolutely spend all day there (pro-tip, if you're looking for a quick burst of activity, they have an outdoor roller skating oval with free skate rentals!). But if you're looking to get out of town and don't want all of the Peggy's Cove crowds, head across to the Annapolis Valley and do some wine tasting (it's also right on the Bay of Fundy, so you can check the tides off your list at the same time.) Wolfville is a gorgeous little college town, with a great botanical gardens and a lovely campus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley52 Posted July 31, 2019 #22 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Stay in Halifax...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trivia addict Posted August 5, 2019 #23 Share Posted August 5, 2019 We have cruised through Halifax 3 times. The first time, we saw the city via the HOHO bus. We saw everything we wanted to see, and got a history lesson besides. The second time we rented a car and drove to Peggy’s Cove and a few other small towns. The scenery at Peggy's Cove is breathtaking and it should probably be experienced at least once. However, it was teeming with tourists and buses and after taking a few pictures, we left quickly. The last time, which was this past June, we walked to some of the craft breweries and then had a lovely lunch along the Harbor Walk. All trips were enjoyable. Just depends on what is important to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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