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Halifax - Lunenburg Tours

A great way to explore the Historic city of Halifax and the UNESCO Town of Lunenburg
Itinerary:

*All times approximate. Exact schedule is dependent on actual time of departure. For group tours, we can customize the itinerary to meet your requirements. We want you to have an amazing Nova Scotia experience and we are here to help you! Please feel free to contact us with your needs. 

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Pick up guests.
9:00 AM: Tour begins.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Halifax to Lunenburg
10:30 - 1:00 PM: Lunenburg (2:30 hour tour)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunenburg to Halifax
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Halifax tour. (2:00 hour tour)
4:30 PM (approximate): End of tour. Drop off guests
Anchor Tours will pick you up at your downtown Halifax hotel, cruise ship terminal, or agreed upon meeting point prior to starting the tour. Your tour begins as you depart Halifax at 9:00 AM and travel to the picturesque Town of Lunenburg - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Founded in 1753 by Halifax Governor, Edward Cornwallis, Lunenburg is one of the most accurate surviving examples of a British Colonial Era town. The "Old Town" of Lunenburg is well known for its rich history in ship building and involvement in the fishing industry.

Arriving in Lunenburg, you will spend approximately 2:30 hours there.

You can participate in a walking tour of Lunenburg hosted by Anchor Tours. Lasting approximately an hour, you will explore the streets of Lunenburg, seeing and learning about the many historical landmarks in the town. You will feel as though you are stepping back in time as you see beautifully restored homes and civic buildings that are meticulously kept and maintained.

The walking tour is optional and at no extra charge.

Afterwards, take some time on your own and walk Lunenburg's working waterfront. See how the area's traditional ship building and fisheries industries have survived to this day. If in port, perhaps you will have an opportunity to see the pride of Lunenburg, the world famous Bluenose II schooner. If you wish, you can even take some time to visit the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.

Interested in joining Anchor Tours on a day trip to Lunenburg? Looking to visit Lunenburg? As a local tour operator, we know Lunenburg well. Here is our list of the 10 best things to do in Lunenburg.

Lunenburg, Nova Scotia with Lunenburg waterfront in background.
The Dory Shop on the Lunenburg waterfront is a frequent stop while on tour.
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia waterfront with Bluenose II in background.
Visiting the Bluenose II on the Lunenburg waterfront is one of the most popular things to do in Lunenburg.
The town of Lunenburg is rich in colourful and historic architecture from the 1700's and 1800's.
A great view of Lunenburg Harbour with the Lunenburg waterfront in the background.
You then return to Halifax where you will spend the remainder of your tour exploring landmarks throughout this historic city.

Established by the British in 1749, Halifax was a direct response to the foundation of the French Fortress of Louisbourg, in what is now Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. While on tour, you will learn about Halifax's fascinating and often volatile early history and the struggles it faced for its very survival. 

Today, Halifax retains the charm and character of its historic past, while being a very vibrant, youthful, and modern city.

As you tour Halifax, here are some of the many places of interest that you will see.

*Halifax Citadel
*Halifax Public Gardens
*Province House
*Grand Parade
*Halifax Commons
*Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
*Camp Hill Cemetery
*Pier 21 Immigration Museum
*St. Paul's Anglican Church
​*Halifax City Hall


Your day tour finishes in Halifax and you will then return to Halifax to be dropped off at your hotel or cruise ship terminal by approximately 4:30 PM.

Halifax Public Gardens, just off Spring Garden Rd., is a beautiful place to visit and is just one of the many things to do in Halifax.
A panorama of the Halifax waterfront with CFB Halifax and Halifax Citadel in the background.
St. Paul's Anglican Church located on Argyle Street is the oldest building in Halifax.
Halifax Seaport Market at night.
Shopping on the Halifax waterfront is a popular activity for locals and visitors alike.
There is a great selection of restaurants on the Halifax waterfront.
Pleasure craft docked along the Halifax waterfront.
Halifax postcard.

It was a great tour with Jeff. The tour is really private, in a small group. Jeff knows a lot about Halifax and Nova Scotia in total and provides uncommon knowledge about the area. After the tour you will be an expert in Nova Scotian history! Absolutely recommendable.

- Melina Krohn
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​Shared tours: (4) guest minimum per tour required.​​​

​Private tours: arranged upon request.
Subject to availability and prior notice.

Please contact us for more details.
​Please note:
  • No smoking, eating, or drinking (except water) permitted on vehicle.
  • Seat belts must be worn by passengers at all times.
  • No over-sized baggage or equipment carriers that would interfere or inconvenience other passengers.
  • We do not supply child car seats or booster type seats.
  • It is very important that passengers be ready to board on time when being picked up. Failure to do so may result in the
    passenger missing their chance to board. In the unfortunate case where this may happen, no refund shall be issued.
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