Short Getaway Voyages
Halifax, Nova Scotia
The star-shaped fortress stands guard to this fascinating city. Stand beside Sir Samuel Cunard himself, our visionary Nova Scotia founder has been immortalised in bronze and again presides over his elegant, hometown waterfront. Visit Halifax gardens – a tranquil tapestry of manicured lawns, winding paths and iron railings – crowned by an ornate Victorian bandstand.
Highlights
GRAND-PRÉ
This National Historic Site commemorates the expulsion of the French-speaking Acadians, the first settlers of Nova Scotia.
HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
Built in 1828, the hilltop fortress served as the bastion of British control for more than 75 years.
MARITIME MUSEUM OF THE ATLANTIC
The collections include model ships, a Titanic exhibit, an exhibit devoted to Halifax’s Great Explosion of 1917, photographs, and other items of maritime history.
NOVA SCOTIAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
The museum is devoted to the province’s human and natural history.
PEGGY’S COVE
The lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most popular scenic attractions.
PROVINCE HOUSE
The seat of Nova Scotia’s government, Province House is Canada’s oldest legislative building.
PUBLIC GARDENS
Originally landscaped in 1753, these Victorian gardens are considered among the oldest on the continent.
Shore Excursions