Some Highlights You Can't Afford to Miss!

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
High above Halifax sits a star shaped citadel, one of the great British fortifications of the 19^th century. It's one of the most visited National Historic Sites in Canada. Animators of the 78^th Highland Regiment on sentry duty greet visitors as they cross the drawbridge. Don't miss your opportunity to have your picture taken with these animators reenacting life of the 1860's. Be sure to catch the firing of the noon day gun which happens atop the ramparts, every day except Christmas Day.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/

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Historic Properties
Stroll in the footsteps of privateers - licensed pirates who stored their booty in these warehouses. Restored and redeveloped in the early 1970's this area is now the home of colourful shops, pubs, restaurants, and outdoor cafes. It's only a stone's throw from the oldest saltwater ferry service in North America, and the departure point for many of the city's harbour tours.
http://www.historicproperties.ca/

Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
Discover the natural wonders of Nova Scotia's land and sea. See whales, fossils, dinosaurs, birds and even moose. Meet Gus, the 83 year-old tortoise and see live bees at work in their hive, safe behind glass. Each summer catch the magic of live exotic butterflies in the Butterfly Pavilion. At the Nature Centre, a naturalist will introduce live displays of local species of fish, frogs, salamanders, snakes and creatures from the seashore. Open year-round.
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mnh/

Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery
Visit Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery and step back in time for a fun- filled history lesson delivered by costumed animators. It's definitely not your run-of-the-mill brewery tour! People of all ages will enjoy visiting the beautifully detailed home & brew house of Alexander Keith, learning about the brewing process, singing a song (or two) in the Stag's Head Pub and, of course, sampling Mr. Keith's finest Ale.
http://www.keiths.ca/

Memory Lane Heritage Village
Located in Lake Charlotte, along the Marine Drive Nature Trail, Memory Lane depicts life in a rural Nova Scotian village from 1940-1950. It was a decade of transition when roads, electricity, and new technologies were changing rural life forever. The village features restored buildings, complete with period artifacts and staffed by costumed hosts. Cookhouse meals available. Local handmade crafts retailed on-site.
http://www.heritagevillage.ca/

Casino Nova Scotia
Located on the second largest natural harbour in the world, Casino Nova Scotia is an exciting venue for gaming and special events. Open 24 hours a day. A five minute stroll north along the Harbourwalk from Historic Properties.
http://www.casinonovascotia.com/

Pier 21 National Historic Site
Located at the southern end of the Harbourwalk you'll find Pier 21 - "Canada's Ellis Island". From the 1920's to the 1970's, Pier 21 was Canada's 'front door' to over one million immigrants, wartime evacuees, refugees, troops, war brides and their children. Experience the history of this National Historic Site which has been transformed into a testament to Canada's profoundly emotional immigration experience. The sheer impact of the interactive displays, virtual projections and abundance of fascinating images will overwhelm you. Genealogy enthusiasts will marvel at the resource information and library.
http://www.pier21.ca/

Grafton Street Dinner Theatre
Musical theatre and comfortable dining await you in the air conditioned theatre. The talented performers are also your waiters and the musical comedies are good clean fun for the young and the young at heart. Located across the street from the Halifax Metro Centre and within walking distance of all downtown hotels, Grafton Street Dinner Theatre takes hospitality to a new level. They feature a three course dinner with three entrée choices. Open year round.
http://www.graftonstdinnertheatre.com/

Halifax Feast Dinner Theatre
Halifax Feast Dinner Theatre serves up a full evening of dining and entertaining that is second-to-none. The moment you enter the theatre you are greeted by actors, in character, and whisked into the current show, and an evening of non-stop fun and entertainment. A two-act musical comedy, audience interaction, and fabulous three-course meal make this the best entertainment value in town. Located in the Maritime Centre this is Halifax's most entertaining indulgence. Open year round.
http://www.feastdinnertheatre.com/

Murphy's on the Water and Harbour Hopper Tours
There's no better way to enjoy the seaside flavour of Halifax than On The Water! Murphy's is your ticket to Halifax Harbour, the Northwest Arm, and beyond. Tour Halifax under the full sail of the beautiful Mar II, or dance the night away on the Mississippi style stern-wheeler Harbour Queen. The Haligonian III takes you to the Great North Atlantic to view some of the world's largest sea creatures and their fishing boat takes you on deep-sea fishing adventures. Or for something completely different, tour "The Big Harbour" aboard Theodore Tugboat or try the amphibious Harbour Hoppers, which do half of their tours on land and the other half in the Halifax harbour. Tours daily from Cable Wharf on the Halifax Waterfront.
http://www.murphysonthewater.com/

Nova Scotian Crystal
Canada's only manufacturer of mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal. Each piece is individually made by master craftsmen using time honoured traditional techniques. Located on the historic Halifax waterfront, visitors are invited to visit the glassworks and showroom to experience this truly creative process at work.
http://www.novascotiancrystal.com/

Fisherman's Cove

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