Top Halifax Cruises & Sailing

Why not combine our two most popular tours into one? See the sights of the historic port city of Halifax and then take in the famous breathtaking sights of Peggy's Cove. Our tour would commence from Pier 21 with its Historic block as the "Ellis Island" of Canada, where more than one million immigrants came through and more than 500,000 left from during WWII. From there we will visit St. Paul's Church, the oldest Anglican church in Canada. As well, St. Paul's Church was among some of the buildings that withstood the Great Halifax Explosion of 1917. We will drive on to Fort Needham Hill where a memorial carillon was built for the victims of that explosion. Then we'll be on to Canada's most famous lighthouse. Peggy's Cove is one of the most unique, captivating and exhilarating eye-openers in Nova Scotia. The quaint seaside hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East Dover and West Dover, to mention but a few, are also breathtaking.

See the historic sights of Halifax in a futuristic way… on a Segway. After getting comfortable on the machines, join your guide and small group for a fun morning or afternoon. Roll along the Waterfront, the Public Gardens, the Citadel National Historic Site, Argyle Street and more. You’ve never seen Halifax like this before.

Visit one of Canada’s most recognizable landmarks: Peggy’s Cove, during a half-day excursion to that includes a tour through the city of Halifax. Come ashore and discover this seaside city’s maritime culture, history, and sights. Visit a tiny East Coast community before heading down the coast to Peggy’s Cove to climb on the devonian granite rock formations under the lighthouse at the ocean’s edge.

Explore Halifax with ease and efficiency on a short segway tour of the city’s top destinations. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and stories about popular landmarks in the city center, including the Halifax Citadel, Argyle Street, and the Waterfront Boardwalk. Departure times are offered at various times throughout the day for your convenience.

This relaxed day tour along the coast south of Halifax fits a lot in without feeling hurried. A number of destinations are on the itinerary, but there’s no fixed schedule, so you can see where the day takes you. Spend time taking in the sights at Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse, Queensland Beach, the Lunenburg Historic District, and more. End the day at a vineyard to enjoy some tastings and admire the views.

Halifax is an ideal base from which to discover the delights of Nova Scotia, but organizing transportation and sightseeing independently takes time and effort. On this tour, spin through the Canadian countryside in comfort by air-conditioned vehicle with your guide. With admission fees plus pickup and drop-off at your downtown Halifax hotel included, hit top attractions including the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada and Peggy's Cove Lighthouse.

Halifax is a city that is rich in history. Rather than wandering around alone, ensure you get the most out of your visit to Halifax by joining a small-group tour and exploring the city in the company of a guide who can fill you in on all the fascinating details, from the legacy of the Titanic to that of the Halifax Explosion.

Join us as we explore the heritage of the Lighthouse Route and learn the stories behind Peggy’s Cove, Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg, when and why they were settled, the history of the fishery and the natural history of the Atlantic Coast.... Discover the connections between coastline, geology, landscapes, climate and natural resources that have sustained these communities for some 250 years -- the ship building and fishing: the gold rushes of the 1800s: the aquaculture and Christmas tree farming of today. Learn about the “who-what-when-why-and-where” of settlements by foreign Protestants, the economic contrasts between the in-shore fishery of Peggy’s Cove and the off-shore fishery of Lunenburg, the local architecture, the triumphs and tragedies of wooden ships and iron men. Explore at your own pace or join our complimentary walking tour of Peggy’s Cove and Lunenburg`s UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Our 45' luxury sailing yacht is one of a kind on the Halifax waterfront. Our hands-on crew love to invite our guests to be involved in sailing - take the helm, hoist the sails, or sit back and enjoy the beautiful sights and wines Nova Scotia has to offer.

Introduce yourself to Nova Scotia on this private tour. Start with a pick up at your hotel, then visit some of Halifax’s historic highlights, including Fairview Lawn Cemetery, the burial site for many Titanic passengers. Next travel to Peggy’s Cove and its picturesque lighthouse. On the return to Halifax, take a leisurely drive along the coast with stops for pictures and to admire the views.  

Halifax's only wind powered sailing experience! This 45' Oceanis Beneteau handles beautifully on the water, and offers a great introduction to sailing. Guests are encouraged to be as hands on with the sailing process as they would like as we set sails, tack, and let you take the helm.

This Tour is NOT just a Wine Tour but also History and Nature Tour. One hour from Halifax is Wolfville and Grand Pre National Historic Site the first stop on Tour. Explore the natural beauty of the Annapolis Valley & Nova Scotia’s Wine Country. You will visit Fox Hill Cheese as well as three Award winning Vineyards including Luckett's, Lightfoot and Wolfville and Planter's Ridge where you can try Nova Scotia's finest wine Tidal Bay. You will also see stunning Views & Vistas of the Bay of Fundy from Blomidon Look-off Provincial Park. We also will visit Halls Harbour to SEA the Highest Tides in the World and a great spot for lunch. Bring your Eagle Eye as we pass Sheffield Mills a large Bald Eagle Nesting area and then your tour will continue traveling into the heart of the Annapolis Valley through a 400-year-old village of Wolfville. Your Clean, Safe and Comfortable Tour Vehicle will be a Ford Transit 350 XLT Medium Roof 14 Passenger Van with 4 Guests Minimum to 10 Guests Maximum.

If you have only a limited time to explore Nova Scotia's South Shore, discover more than would be possible on your own with this small-group tour. Visit such attractions as Old Town Lunenburg, Mahone Bay and Canada’s most beloved lighthouse at Peggy’s Cove, all while getting insights into local history from your guide.

Peggy's Cove is one of the most unique, captivating and exhilarating eye-openers in Nova Scotia. The quaint seaside hamlets of Shad Bay, Big Lake, East Dover and West Dover, to mention but a few, are also breathtaking. Known as Canada's most famous fishing village, Peggy's Cove, with its famous glacier rocks, offers an attraction that predates the stone age. As well, visitors can see the only post office in North America that is in a lighthouse. We stop here for approximately 30 minutes and if you're enjoying yourself, you can stay and enjoy a delicious fish chowder or perhaps a nice cold beer.

Come ashore and explore the oceanside city of Halifax on foot during this half-day guided walking tour that reveals architecture, East Coast culture, landmarks, and more. See the architecture of the capital city of Nova Scotia and learn about the history that shaped it from Province House, the Citadel, and the House of Assembly to lively modern areas like Spring Garden Road where you’ll visit local bars and shops.

Located at Cherrybrook Road and Main Street, about twenty (20) minutes drive from Halifax, the Centre houses a museum section, an auditorium, gift shop, RCMP community office and a reference library. Our tour of the Black Cultural Centre will consist of visiting the former Africville Village, where many African-Nova Scotians lived. We will also visit some of the African-Canadian historic homes and the United Baptist church. You will be able to learn some interesting and significant facts about African-Canadian history from the time of the slave trade, the emancipation from slavery and the general struggle of black people from the United States to Canada, en route from and to Africa. This educational tour will help you understand and appreciate what the black cultural centre stands for as thousands of people including tourists, students, dignitaries etc. come to visit year-round. Visitors originate from around the world.

We offer authentic tours to all our clients both smaller and larger groups. Each individual or group's need is different and we at Aberdeen Tours strives to go beyond and above to please and offer memorable tours. Our knowledgeable guides will thrill you with not only the expertise of the area touring but will treat you as a STAR! You will indeed be in the company of inspired, enthusiastic and educated guides who make thoughtful anecdotes and props to take you beyond the boundaries of sight-seeing. We will meet your group at the cruise ship pavilion at whatever time you desire.

Nova Scotia boasts some of the finest wineries in Canada. Known for its historic maritime climate, culture, fantastic beaches, the Bay of Fundy's record tides now add a great wine to that list. The earliest vines in Nova Scotia were planted around 1610 by Champlain's hard-working band of settlers. It was and still is great to relax to a glass of wine after a hard day's work. Today the wine industry in Nova Scotia has grown to become a proud addition to the province's economy. We will begin our tour with the narration of the areas of our intended sites. Our first visit will be at the Domaine de Grand Pre Winery, where we will spend about two hours exploring this site. We will spend the day investigating the various vineyards where you can take in the beauty and sample their unique offerings. This is a day that is spent outdoors so please dress appropriately for this tour. Walking shoes are ideal. We also offer private tours.

The Bay of Fundy's shape and prevailing ocean currents conspire to create the highest tides in the world. Experience what happens as 3,680 billion cubic feet of water pour in and out of the "funnel" not once but twice each day. Boats and even ocean-going ships can be stranded high and dry. Vast tidal flats are waiting to be explored. That's how Hall's Harbour began in 1779 - as a pirate base for local scalawag Samuel Hall, his native Mi'Kmaq girlfriend and a band of cutthroat Yankee privateers. They would prey on the Planters and Loyalists to the British Crown. Finally, remember that this is a real fishing village, one that takes its living from the sea - not one created to please tourists. The fishermen and other village folk are usually busy with their work, but you'll find that they will often take the time to pass time the with visitors to their community. Why not come and spend some time with us?

The Family Fun - Learn to Sail is Halifax's only wind-powered sailing adventure! This 45' sailing yacht is the perfect vessel to ignite a lifelong love and appreciation for sailing. You are alongside our Captain and Deckhand throughout the sailing experience, and encouraged to participate in all aspects of the tour!