Timeline
09:30
Walk into Pier 21 as it opens. Spend 90 minutes exploring the exhibits on Canadian immigration, including the 30-minute film and the free guided tour.
11:00
Walk five minutes to the Seaport Farmers' Market. Pick up a local snack or fresh produce. The market is open every day, with Saturdays being the busiest.
11:30
Take the 22-minute walk along the 4.5 km Waterfront boardwalk. Enjoy the historic buildings, art installations, and views of the harbour as you head toward Casino Nova Scotia.
Local tip
Pier 21 is open daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM in May through October. Check the route if you need directions from the market to the waterfront path.
Check before you go
- Pier 21 hours: May-Oct 9:30AM-5:30PM daily; Nov 9:30AM-5PM daily; Dec-Mar Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM; Apr Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM.
- Seaport Farmers' Market hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00; Sat 07:00-16:00; Sun 08:00-16:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Halifax (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).