Halifax City Break, Tailor-made Holidays to Canada

Itinerary Highlights

Discover the vibrant and historic waterfront of Halifax on a private city tour
Explore the fishing villages Peggy's Cove and Lunenberg on a private tour
Sail out on the harbour on a traditional tall ship
Best time to travel June - October

What's Included

Accommodation Throughout
Private Transfers
International Flights

4 nights from £2,145 per person

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With flights from the UK taking just over six hours, Halifax is a great choice for a city break destination.

This vibrant city offers summers full of festivals, maritime and immigration history, seafood as fresh as it can be, and wildlife encounters such as whale watching from May to September. Our four-night city break allows you time to discover Halifax’s historic waterfront and forts, as well as enjoying a private tour to Peggy’s Cove and Lunenberg and a cruise on the harbour aboard a traditional tall ship.

Itinerary

Day 1 UK – Halifax

Board your direct flight from the UK and in just over six hours you will be in Nova Scotia’s capital city of Halifax, in time for a late lunch and the rest of the day at leisure.

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Classic King Guestroom at Lord Nelson, Halifax

Classic Guestroom Queen double at Lord Nelson, Halifax

Day 2 Halifax Private Tour

Discover Halifax on this private guided tour. Halifax unfolds where a legendary harbour meets a storied past. Navigate the citadel's echoing battlements, where kilted sentinels stand guard, and feel history's pulse in the cobblestone lanes of the original town site. Discover Titanic tales and the resilience born from the 1917 Explosion within museums and serene gardens. This is a city where privateer lore lives in the salty air, and timeless beauty blooms in North America's oldest Victorian grounds. Your exclusive tour awaits, blending grand vistas with intimate, unforgettable narratives.

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Day 3 South Shore, Peggy's Cove, Lunenberg & Mahone Bay Private Tour

Depart the city for Nova Scotia's iconic seascapes. Your private journey traces the rugged South Shore, a tapestry of postcard-perfect fishing villages and historic charm. Meander through the UNESCO-listed color and craft of Lunenburg, admire Mahone Bay's famed three church spires, and explore Chester's elegant seaside allure. The timeless granite and roaring Atlantic at Peggy’s Cove provide a breathtaking finale. This is your curated coastal experience, with the flexibility to linger where beauty calls you. Discover the soul of the shore.

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Day 4 Tall Ship Silva Boat Tour

Experience the unforgettable delight of cruising on Halifax Harbour in classic style and comfort on the Tall Ship Silva, a 130-foot schooner. Departing from the heart of downtown Halifax, set sail into the beautiful harbour where you will have a mariner’s view of Halifax’s biggest attractions including the harbour bridge, the Fort George, McNab’s island, point pleasant park and historic properties. Get involved and help hoist the largest sails in Halifax Harbour, a truly unique part of your experience aboard this ship.

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Day 5 Halifax to UK

Enjoy a last day of sightseeing or just relaxing in one of the waterfront bars or restaurants before transferring to Halifax Airport for your flight back to the UK.