Halifax Shore Excursions

[Jodi Cruiser]

My husband And I are going to Halifax in October and wondering if anyone has done the Horse Drawn Trolley on their own not through NCL? Also would like to know the price. Any info on this port would be greatly appreciated. This will be our first time in Canada.

[6rugrats]

I don't usually book excursions through a ship, preferring to make arrangements myself. Don't know how long you have in Halifax, but I've been to Nova Scotia many times and highly recommend you consider the following:

 

Take the tour of Alexander Keith's Original Brewery, which is close to the waterfront. I've been on many wine and brewery tours, but this was the best by far. Very entertaining and informative. You can do this on your own. I see this can be booked through the ship for a much higher price then if you just go to the brewery and purchase your own tickets. Their address is:

 

1496 Lower Water St

Halifax, NS B3J 1R9 Canada

+1 902 455 1474 / +1 877 612 1821

 

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site - you can walk there from the Brewery.

 

The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - Many Titanic artifacts, amoung other exhibits.

 

You can easily see almost anything here of interest in a day, IMO, and on your own.

[gracecarmo]

We plan to walk to the brewery. Our ship will dock around 7, on Saturday, Oct. 6.

I know that there is also a Farmer's Market at the brewery on Saturday, so that will be interesting as well.

 

Do you know if FRED makes a stop at the brewery? After walking to the brewery and market, FRED is in our daily plans.

 

I also have a detailed walking tour from a great visitors guide that I sent away for.

 

Halifax is looking like it will be a great stop.....:)

[haligonian37]

Hello again! Here's some info about Fred:

 

When does Fred Operate?

 

For the 2007 season, Fred will be operational beginning Saturday, July 7th, until Friday, October 27th 2007.

The service will run 7 days a week from 10:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. on a 40 minute frequency.

What is the route?

 

 

Services Specially Marked Stops Only, on a 40 minute frequency.

 

Pier 21 Museum Entrance . Marginal Rd . Lower Water St . Water Street Terminal . Water St . Marriott Harbourfront Hotel . Casino driveway to stop . Upper Water Street . Barrington St . Spring Garden Rd . Brunswick St . Sackville St . Citadel Hill . Sackville St . South Park St . Spring Garden Rd . Barrington St . Hollis St . Terminal Rd . Marginal Rd . Pier 21 Museum entrance

 

Of course, all of that was copied from : http://www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred.html

 

I'll be praying for a beautiful day for you and your fellow passengers..our fall weather can be better than our summer at times!