Harbour Hopper

Guided tour of Halifax and harbour in an amphibious vehicle. Very informative and highlights major points of interest in the city in fun-filled hour.

Address: 1549 Lower Water St
Getting there: in lot on north side of Salter St at the waterfront
Price: Adult $37.61, senior 65+ $34.39, youth (7-15) $24.87, child (2-6) $16.91, infant (0-1) free
Website: harbourhopper.com (opens in a new tab)

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