Itineraries

Make the most of your Halifax Experience Pass!

The Halifax Experience Pass is your passport to exploring the best things to do in Halifax and provide you with an opportunity to immerse yourself the city. Whether you're a first-time visitor eager to discover Halifax's rich maritime history, a returning traveler looking to delve deeper into the city's hidden gems, or a proud local, the Halifax Experience Pass offers something for everyone. We've created a few itineraries to help you Experience More for Less! Try these, create your own, and share your experiences with us on our socials. Get ready to discover, enjoy, and fall in love with Halifax all over again.

A few sample itineraries to help you get started and a map with experience and restaurant locations below:

Sample Itinerary One for a 24-hour Halifax Experience Pass

Fun on the Halifax Waterfront

Arial video of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site 9am

Harbour Hopper Tour
‍11:30am

The Harbour Hopper cruises towards Purdy's Towers while on tour in Halifax.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1pm

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic as seen from the Halifax Boardwalk.

A woman and child are excited to watch pewter pieces being made at Amos Pewter's shop.

Amos Pewter - Halifax
3:30pm

The Tall Ship Silva Cruises the Halifax Harbour as seen from Georges Island.

Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise
4pm

Dinner at Pickford & Black
7:30pm

Pickford & Black Restaurant in Halifax Nova Scotia.

Sample Itinerary Two for a 24-hour Halifax Experience Pass

Halifax Waterfront x Peggy's Cove

A few children gather to learn from a science instructor at the Discovery Centre in Halifax.

Discovery Centre
9am

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
10:45

Two friends walk through and view the exhibits at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

Peggy's Cove Tour
12pm

A group of friends take a selfie at Peggy's Cove with Peggy's Point Lighthouse in the background.

A woman and child are excited to watch pewter pieces being made at Amos Pewter's shop.

Amos Pewter - Peggy's Cove
1:30pm

The Harbour Hopper splashes into the Halifax Harbour during one of its tours.

Harbour Hopper Tour 4:45pm

Dinner Gahan House Nova Centre
6:30pm

Pickford & Black Restaurant in Halifax Nova Scotia.

Sample Itinerary Three for a 24-hour Halifax Experience Pass

Art, History & Fun!

Two friends smile for a photo while dressed in period costumes at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
9am

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
11:30

A couple take in a piece of art during their visit to the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
2pm

A recovered lunge chair from the Titanic sits on display at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
3:45pm

The Harbour Hopper splashes into the Halifax Harbour during one of its tours.

Harbour Hopper Tour 6pm

Dinner at The Barrington
7:15pm

The interior of The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar. Guests dine in the foreground. An ice table with oysters and a bar is seen in the background.

Sample Itinerary One for a 48-hour Halifax Experience Pass

Day One >> Day Two

Halifax Waterfront and the Halifax Harbour on an early, sunny morning, A cruise ship is docked near Pier 22. The sky is pink and yellow.

Day One >>

A selection of food from Bells Lane Kitchen including sandwiches, salad, soup, and panini.

Breakfast at Bells Lane Kitchen
8:30am

Two visitors look at a wall display during their visit to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
9:30pm

Georges Island National Historic Site as seen from above.

Georges Island National Historic Site 11:30am

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Titanic model replica.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1pm

A woman and child are excited to watch pewter pieces being made at Amos Pewter's shop.

Amos Pewter - Halifax
3pm

The Tall Ship Silva cruises into the Northwest Arm.

Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise 4pm

Interior photo of Gahan House in Halifax. Green chairs at each table overlooking large, bright windows.

Dinner at Gahan House Nova Centre
6:30pm

Bird's eye view photo of Peggy's Cove.

Day Two >>

A few children gather to learn from a science instructor at the Discovery Centre in Halifax.

Discovery Centre
9am

A person hold a pitcher of milk in front of an espresso machine ready to seam milk.

Grounded Coffee Bar 11:15am

Folks view the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove from the recently built viewing platform.

Peggy's Cove Tour 12pm

The Harbour Hopper makes its way up Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Harbour Hopper Tours
5pm

A plate of oysters on ice surround a dish of sauce. In the background, a bottle of the sauce and a The Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar menu.

Dinner at The Barrington
6:30pm

Sample Itinerary Two for a 48-hour Halifax Experience Pass

Day One >> Day Two

A vessel - Kawartha Spirit - heads on one its runs to Georges Island. In the background is the Halifax Skyline - specifically Purdys Towers.

Day One >>

Bags of premium coffee beans sit on a counter at Grounded Coffee in Halifax Nova Scotia.

Morning Coffee at Grounded Coffee Bar 8:30am

Museum of Natural History
9:30am

Inside the main entrance to the Museum of Natural History is a display

Two people smile as they view the Maud exhibit at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
11:30am

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic as seen from the Halifax Boardwalk.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
2pm

The exterior of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
3:45pm

The Harbour Hopper makes its way up Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Harbour Hopper Tour 6pm

Extreme close up of oysters from Tribeca Bistro & Bar.

Dinner at Tribeca
7:30pm

Bird's eye view photo of Peggy's Cove.

Day Two >>

Morning Coffee at Bells Lane Kitchen 8:30am

The beautiful outdoor rooftop patio at Bells Lane Kitchen in Halifax. Red tables, white chairs, wooden planters.

An instructor at the Discovery Centre in Halifax presents to a group.

Discovery Centre
‍9:30am

A person sits on a red Parks Canada Adirondack chair located on Georges Island.

Georges Island National Historic Site
11:45am

The Africville Museum as seen on a fall day.

Africville Museum
2pm

A few vintage cars, including a 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, on display at Steele Wheels Motor Museum in Halifax.

Steele Wheels Motor Museum
3:30pm

Lobster Roll accompanied by a salad from Pickford & Black.

Dinner at Pickford & Black
7pm

Sample Itinerary for a 72-hour Halifax Experience Pass

Day One >> Day Two >> Day Three

Peggy's Cove near the fishing village. Fishing shacks surround water on which sits a fishing boat.

Day One >>

The beautiful outdoor rooftop patio at Bells Lane Kitchen in Halifax. Red tables, white chairs, wooden planters.

Breakfast at Bells Lane Kitchen
8:30am

Museum of Natural History
9:30am

Inside the main entrance to the Museum of Natural History is a display

Two friends, dressed in period clothing, take a selfie at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Harbour Citadel National Historic Site
11:30am

Arancici from Sapori Italian Street Food in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Lunch at Sapori
1pm

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic as seen from the Halifax Boardwalk.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
2pm

The exterior of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
3:45pm

Oysters sitting on ice surrounding a container of sauce.

Dinner at Gahan House Nova Centre
6pm

Bird's eye view photo of Peggy's Cove.

Day Two >>

Morning Coffee at Grounded Coffee Bar
8:30am

An instructor at the Discovery Centre in Halifax presents to a group.

Discovery Centre
‍9am

Folks view the lighthouse at Peggy's Cove from the recently built viewing platform.

Peggy's Cove Tour
12pm

A staff member from Amos Pewter shows a pewter sand dollar to a young child.

Amos Pewter - Peggy's Cove
1:30pm

The Harbour Hopper splashes into the Halifax Harbour during one of its tours.

Harbour Hopper Tours
5pm

Oysters sitting on ice surrounding a container of sauce.

Dinner at Gahan House Nova Centre
6:30pm

Peggy's Cove near the fishing village. Fishing shacks surround water on which sits a fishing boat.

Day Three >>

Breakfast at Bells Lane Kitchen
8:30

A selection of food from Bells Lane Kitchen including sandwiches, salad, soup, and panini.

The Africville Museum as seen on a fall day.

Africville Museum
10am

A selection of vintage cars on display at Steele Wheels Motor Museum in Halifax.

Steele Wheels Motor Museum
12pm

Georges Island National Historic Site as seen from above.

Georges Island National Historic Site
1:20pm

The Tall Ship Silva cruises into the Northwest Arm.

Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise
4pm

Museum of Natural History exterior.

Museum of Natural History
6:30pm

A nicely plated, colourful tuna tartare dish.

Dinner at The Barrington
8pm