Outdoor Adventures around Halifax

Outdoor Adventure

Experience Halifax through our pristine seacoast and Maritime landscapes. Halifax’s outdoor activities, trails, and off-the-beaten path adventures will awaken the explorer in you. Some of our favourite activities are below.

Halifax Harbour cruises

To get a sea-level view of the city, head to Cable Wharf and its adjacent piers at the foot of George Street, where you’ll find a variety of boat and harbour tours. Enjoy a meal with a view of the Northwest Arm, or spend a romantic evening cruising in the moonlight aboard one of the boat tours offered by Ambassatours.

Enjoy a dinner cruise of Halifax Harbour

Two wheel tours of Halifax

Explore the city independently on a bicycle rented from I Heart Bikes or cruise along on a two- or four-hour guided tour highlighting the best in Halifax.

For something a little more adventurous, hop on a Segway and travel in style as you experience Halifax from this unique vantage point.

Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park

Enjoy three white-sand crescent beaches with boardwalks giving easy access to the first two beaches, just a short drive from downtown Halifax. Swim, sunbathe, or hike the nearby 10-kilometre (6-mile) Pennant Point Trail.

Rum Runners Trail, Halifax to Lunenburg

Hop on a bike and pedal your way from Halifax to Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 119 kilometre multi-use trail has multiple access points as it takes you through several coastal communities, including Chester and Mahone Bay.

Sailing around Halifax

Set sail with J. Farwell Sailing Co. and become actively involved, from turning the winches to setting the course. If you’d prefer a more relaxing time on the water, sit back and enjoy the Signature Sailing Experience where you choose your level of involvement – a wine-and-cheese cruise at sunset or a moonlit harbour cruise for a unique perspective of the Halifax skyline.

Point Pleasant Park

Situated in the south end of the Halifax peninsula is an historic 75-hectare wooded park criss-crossed with 39 kilometres (24 miles) of easy winding trails and wide paths. Visitors can experience preserved ruins of early fortifications as they explore the park.