Friday, August 19, 2022

Halifax cruise port review updated for June 2024

 Due to Covid I hadn’t been back to the Halifax port for about 5 years.  The years have not been kind to the waterfront.  There are less shops and restaurants to choose from and more condos and construction 

Now in 2024 the shops are still limited, but more kiosks are open. They continue to build more condos on the waterfront

In 2022, I went on a port excursion to Peggy’s cove via greyline highland tours.  I do not recommend them. They allow you only 45 to 50 minutes in the cove even though they say you have an hour.  The guide said the hour starts at the outskirts of the village and it takes the bus about 10 minutes to park.  She was a drill Sargent of a guide not following the tour description.  

Halifax is easy to see on your own walking everywhere. But the hills might be a challenge . I recommend 

The craft market right in the cruise terminal. The prices were the same or cheaper than in town

The art gallery  $9 for seniors 

The citadel has the great views 

The casino is a 20 minute walk from the ship

The public gardens are free and pretty

The port walk is about 30 minutes one way from the ship to the casino if your sauntering and people watching. The fishermen are catching mackerel during the transition to high tide 

It’s an easy port with lovely people 

Hope this helps

Marcia

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