The 8 Best Nature & Wildlife Tours in Halifax, Halifax Region

July 11, 2021 Nicolette Lion

Travelers say Halifax is best seen on foot, so park the car and start walking. Immerse yourself in Halifax's rich history at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, and be sure to survey the city from the 18th-century Citadel National Historic Site. Then walk into any of Halifax's great bars and restaurants and catch some live music to round out your day.
Restaurants in Halifax

1. Halifax Tour Guys

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5.0 based on 318 reviews

Halifax Tour Guys

All Tours of Halifax and Peggy's Cove Nova Scotia are customized to your Particular Interests and Time constraints whether Shore Excursion, Convention Tour or a longer stay. Part, full and multi day tours available. All Guides are Vetted. They are Local, Knowledgeable and Experienced. Vehicles are clean, well maintained and smoke free. We provide baby and toddler seats, step ups for ease of getting in and out of our larger vehicles. Recommended as a Travel Destination by National Geographic, Lonely Planet, Fodors, Frommers, Conde Nast, CNN, Huffington Post. Come See for yourself what they are all writing about! Experience first hand a taste of our Maritime Hospitality and visit some of the highlights of our beautiful province.

2. J Farwell Sailing Tours

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5.0 based on 132 reviews

J Farwell Sailing Tours

J Farwell Sailing Tours is focused on connecting guests to the ocean and creating memories. The J Farwell is a 45' Luxury Sailing Yacht located on the Halifax Waterfront. Guests will be involved in every aspect of the Sailing Experience being part of what every Sailor loves. Tours include Morning Family Fun, Signature Afternoon Sailing, Wine & Cheese at Sunset and Moonlit Cruise. Charter etc.

3. 5 Star Taxi Tours

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5.0 based on 34 reviews

5 Star Taxi Tours

Five Star Taxi Tours is an extended Taxi Service provided by Darrell Downey, a Licensed Taxi Driver for the Halifax Regional Municipality of Halifax. He is a retired Veteran, after 29 years of service with the Regional Police. Darrell was born and raised in this beautiful Historical City of Halifax and it is his love of this city and its surrounding areas, as well as his life experiences, that mak

4. Kattuk Expeditions

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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Kattuk Expeditions

Welcome to Kattuk Expeditions! :) We're located in the hart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, at Fisherman's Cove. Our 200 year old working fishing cove is the gateway to Halifax Harbour's McNab's Island Provicnial Park. Sea Kayak tours run twice daily and bike rentals are available 7 day per week. Come for a paddle or bike the Salt Marsh trail. Daily kayak tours include the Sunset Kayak tour to McNab's Island and the McNab's Island Explorer tour. Tours start at $55 + hst, Bike rentals start at $25 for 4 hours. Other tours include guided walking tours of Sable Island, flight and lunch are included.

5. Trips By Transit

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Trips By Transit

Trips By Transit is a non-profit organization that works towards a world where there are no barriers preventing people from connecting with ourselves, our communities, & the natural world. TBT offers free public programming and aims to promote a culture of accessibility, inclusivity, & mutual respect. Programming takes place in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

6. East Coast Outfitters Sea Kayaking

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4.5 based on 59 reviews

East Coast Outfitters Sea Kayaking

We specialize in professionally guided sea kayaking tours & lessons, and offer a full service equipment rental and sales program. Our fleet is one of the largest in Atlantic Canada, and features top quality boats and equipment from the world’s leading manufacturers. All of our guides are highly trained and nationally certified.East Coast Outfitters (E.C.O.)is a community based eco-tourism operator that has been Halifax’s premier paddling spot since 2001. Locally owned and operated, ECO specializes in sea kayak, canoe, & stand up paddle board (SUP) tours, lessons, and equipment rentals. ECO’s guides are some of the most highly trained and qualified paddlers in the region, and will show you everything you need to know to get on the water safely. ECO offers a wide range of tours and lessons to choose from: guided tours every day, lessons every weekend, and daily specials which range from skills clinics on Mondays, Yoga on Sundays, to an after-work paddle, BBQ & live music on Friday nights. The ECO base is in Lower Prospect, a tiny fishing village located a 1/2 hour from Halifax. We have a giant wharf, a post-and-beam boathouse, and one of the largest fleets of boats in the Maritimes. ECO is where Halifax paddles.

7. Remedy Adventure

Remedy Adventure

I’m Deloris and I have a passion for the outdoors. I’ve lived in Nova Scotia most of my life and love sharing my holistic journeys to secret spots and providing tips on conserving nature in these areas.

8. Settled Nomads

Settled Nomads

Better travel for resilient explorers. Explore Mi'kma'ki with adventures that are good for people and the planet. This is where sustainability and tourism collide. Settled Nomads is a tour operator company, specializing in sustainable outdoor active and cultural activities. Our adventures facilitate authentic local experiences and experiential learning opportunities throughout Miꞌkmaꞌki (Nova Scotia) to both iconic adjacent and "off the beaten path" locations.

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