Timeline
07:32
Grab a quick breakfast at The Ardmore Tea Room. It is open early and serves cheap, classic diner fare to fuel your morning.
07:47
Head to the Canoe the Northwest Arm marina on Jubilee. Rent a canoe for $8 an hour and launch into the water as the sun rises toward the WSW. Glide past the historic Dingle tower in Flemming Park and watch the sailboats begin their weekend cruise.
09:02
Dock near Sir Sandford Fleming Park. Walk through this peaceful 95-acre park to stretch your legs and see the mansions that line the water from land.
09:17
Return to The Ardmore Tea Room for a late lunch or a coffee. The diner has been unchanged since 1956 and is a perfect spot to relax after your paddle.
Local tip
The marina is open Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 19:00. Since you are starting at sunrise, ensure you arrive early enough to rent your canoe before the marina opens if you plan to launch exactly at dawn, or check if early access is permitted. The Ardmore Tea Room is open daily from 04:00 to 20:00.
Check before you go
- Canoe the Northwest Arm hours: Sa,Su 11:00-19:00.
- The Ardmore Tea Room hours: Mo-Su 04:00-20:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).