McNabs Island Hangman’s Beach Guided Tour

Join Friends of McNabs Island Society on a leisurely, guided walking-tour of Hangman’s Beach and follow in the footsteps of the characters from this best-selling historical fiction by author Thomas H. Raddall. Set sail from Eastern Passage to the unspoiled beauty of McNabs Island with historical interpretation and stops along the island’s South end. 

Tour Highlights:

• Enjoy round-trip transportation to McNabs Island with A&M Sea Charters on the Captain’s Pride. Depart from Eastern Passage and travel to Garrison Pier on the Halifax Harbour side of McNabs Island. See iconic views of the Harbour, waterfront, and marine life like harbour seals and many shorebirds during the 30-minute ride.
• Hear historical insights from your guide on this six-hour guided tour of McNabs Island like the importance of the island to the Mi’kmaq, early French settlers, and the British who build several forts on the island to protect the Port of Halifax.
• Take in the unspoiled beauty of island nature like Nova Scotia’s provincial bird, the osprey, as they fish the island’s coves and endangered barn swallows that glide through the air at Fort McNab.
• Visit the grounds of the McNab Family Homestead and the family’s cemetery.
• Admire panoramic views of Halifax Harbour from Fort McNab National Historic Site, one of many ‘WOW’ moments and stunning views you’ll encounter on this tour. Be sure to bring your camera!
• Choose to swim at Maugers Beach or simply stroll along the sandy shores and watch the tide roll in.
• Visit the Teahouse Outdoor Education Centre nestled in the English Gardens of the Hugonin-Perrin Estate.

The Friends of McNabs Island Society is a volunteer-driven registered charity dedicated to preserving and protecting McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park and Fort McNab National Historic Site.

Tour Dates for the Hangman’s Beach Guide Tour: July 16 and 30th.

Times:  10:30 am to 4:30 pm

Price:

• Adults: $40
• Children and Youth under 16: $20. Babies and toddlers under four are free but must be registered at time of booking.
• Members of the Friends of McNabs Island Society: $30.

Join the Friends of McNabs Island and receive a $10 discount on your tour ticket! Learn more about Friends of McNabs Island on our website.

Tickets must be purchased in advance via Eventbrite.

Good to Know: Dress for the weather and island environment. Wear sturdy sneakers or hiking boots. The island’s trails are rough in some places because storms have washed rocks up onto the trails. Visitors should expect to walk at least 5km on this guided tour. Pack sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent, plenty of drinking water, and a lunch. Dogs on a leash are permitted. Smoking tobacco or cannabis and the consumption of alcohol are prohibited in the provincial park.