Be met at the pier area by your personal, private driver/guide and set off for a half-day of discovery in beautiful Nova Scotia. Begin directly in Halifax, this Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. This major business center is also known for its maritime history, where the hilltop Citadel dominates the city, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax's days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812.
Begin your day with a sightseeing drive through Halifax that will include a drive up to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site for a first-hand look at this majestic hilltop fortress. Built in 1828, the Citadel functioned as the British Imperial bastion of control in North America for more than 75 years. The crown jewel of the most advanced British military defense installations of its day, the Citadel continues to command an unparalleled vista of the beautiful harbor and city.
From the Citadel, continue your day as you wind through bustling downtown Halifax along the waterfront to the North End site of the Halifax Explosion. A collision in 1917 between two ships in Halifax harbor, one a French munitions ship, leveled the North End of Halifax, killing or injuring thousands.
Leaving Halifax, a brief stop will be made at the Fairview Lawn cemetery, where we will share with you Halifax's role in the recovery efforts of the RMS Titanic. We then depart the city to drive to one of Nova Scotia's most photographed locations, Peggy's Cove, approximately one hour from Halifax.
This rustic and charming fishing village is situated on a narrow ocean inlet, highlighted by a dramatic lighthouse and huge granite boulders jutting into the crashing surf. You will immediately see why the area is one of Canada's most photographed sites and has inspired countless artists, including renowned marine artist William deGarthe. Peggy's Cove is famed for its picturesque and typically East-Coast profile, with houses perched along a narrow inlet and on wave-washed boulders facing the Atlantic. Although this unique environment has been designated a preservation area, it is still an active fishing community. Visit the lighthouse and gift shops, or simply relax and take in this spectacular panoramic setting. If time permits, lunch is available at a local restaurant of your choice at your discretion (lunch is on your own expense).
As we leave Peggy's Cove, at your discretion, we will pause at the Swiss Air Flight 111 Memorial where your guide will share the story of that fateful night, September 2nd 1998, when the fishing community and first responders came together in the recovery effort of the lost plane. We then return to the city, enjoying more scenic and panoramic highlights along the way before returning to the pier area and your ship.
This private tour will for sure conclude with you and your family or friends making memories that you will talk about for years to come. Book your tour today as not to miss out on this wonderful opportunity!
Inclusions: Driver and guide, gratuity and taxes.
Exclusions: Admissions and meals.