Things to do in Halifax, Halifax Region: The Best Outdoor Activities

November 22, 2021 Florencio Paulino

Travelers say Halifax is best seen on foot, so park the car and start walking. Immerse yourself in Halifax's rich history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and be sure to survey the city from the 18th-century Citadel National Historic Site. Then walk into any of Halifax's great bars and restaurants and catch some live music to round out your day.
Restaurants in Halifax

1. Eastwind Cycle

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Eastwind Cycle

Eastwind Cycle offers great bike trips to all parts of the Maritimes. Best of all we can design a custom trip to fit exactly what you and group wants. We welcome groups as small as four to twenty or more from half day excursions to full weeks around the best of biking areas. Experts in bike touring since 1995 we know Atlantic Canada.

2. H2O Golf

1869 Upper Water St On the Waterfront, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S9 Canada +1 902-414-5738 [email protected]
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Located on the Halifax Waterfront, H2O Golf is North America’s only floating ocean golf green, providing an opportunity for golfers of all abilities to show off their short game for the opportunity to win a number of exciting prizes, including a $500 cash prize for a hole-in-one! 10% of all sales go directly toward supporting local charities.

3. I Heart Bikes

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I Heart Bikes

We offer a variety of bike rentals including city bikes, touring bikes, road bikes, electric bikes, hybrid bikes & children’s bikes. Bike rentals range from 1 Hour to 3 Weeks. We are experienced in providing cruise excursions if you arriving in the Port of Halifax and are conviently located right on the Halifax Waterfront. Please visit our website or get in touch for more information. We would love to hear from you!

4. Halifax Tour Guys

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Halifax Tour Guys

All Tours of Halifax and Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia are customized to your Particular Interests and Time constraints whether Shore Excursion, Convention Tour or a longer stay. Part, full and multi day tours available. All Guides are Vetted. They are Local, Knowledgeable and Experienced. Vehicles are clean, well maintained and smoke free. We provide baby and toddler seats, step ups for ease of getting in and out of our larger vehicles. Recommended as a Travel Destination by National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Fodors, Frommers, Conde Nast, CNN, Huffington Post. Come See for yourself what they are all writing about! Experience first hand a taste of our Maritime Hospitality and visit some of the highlights of our beautiful province.

5. 5 Star Taxi Tours

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5 Star Taxi Tours

Five Star Taxi Tours is an extended Taxi Service provided by Darrell Downey, a Licensed Taxi Driver for the Halifax Regional Municipality of Halifax. He is a retired Veteran, after 29 years of service with the Regional Police. Darrell was born and raised in this beautiful Historical City of Halifax and it is his love of this city and its surrounding areas, as well as his life experiences, that mak

6. Bootprints Hiking Tours

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Bootprints Hiking Tours

Bootprints provides multi-day guided and self-guided hiking tours in Nova Scotia. On our holidays your boots will take you to some of the best places in the province. Whether you choose to witness the highest tides in the world in the Bay of Fundy or hike the famous Cabot Trail area in Cape Breton you will not be disappointed!

7. East Coast Watercraft Rentals

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East Coast Watercraft Rentals

* Check out our Sea-Doo, Boat Tours & our Watercraft, Boat Rentals * Come join East Coast Watercraft Rentals for the time of your life! Located at 381 Bedford highway next to China Town Restaurant. We offer Sea-Doo and Pontoon boat rentals for your ocean adventure or you may want to take one of our tours to McNab's island, Bedford basin, Halifax waterfront, or the Dartmouth waterfront. Shutt

8. J Farwell Sailing Tours

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J Farwell Sailing Tours

J Farwell Sailing Tours is focused on connecting guests to the ocean and creating memories. The J Farwell is a 45' Luxury Sailing Yacht located on the Halifax Waterfront. Guests will be involved in every aspect of the Sailing Experience being part of what every Sailor loves. Tours include Morning Family Fun, Signature Afternoon Sailing, Wine & Cheese at Sunset and Moonlit Cruise. Charter etc.

9. City Harbour Cruises

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City Harbour Cruises

WELCOME TO CITY HARBOUR CRUISES PRIVATE BOAT CHARTERS. WE OFFER LUXURY CAPTAINED BOAT CRUISES OF THE HALIFAX HARBOUR AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

10. Kattuk Expeditions

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Kattuk Expeditions

Welcome to Kattuk Expeditions! :) We're located in the hart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, at Fisherman's Cove. Our 200 year old working fishing cove is the gateway to Halifax Harbour's McNab's Island Provicnial Park. Sea Kayak tours run twice daily and bike rentals are available 7 day per week. Come for a paddle or bike the Salt Marsh trail. Daily kayak tours include the Sunset Kayak tour to McNab's Island and the McNab's Island Explorer tour. Tours start at $55 + hst, Bike rentals start at $25 for 4 hours. Other tours include guided walking tours of Sable Island, flight and lunch are included.

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