Halifax 7/31/05

[tipster42]

We're sailing on the Enchantment of the Seas in July with a Party of 6.

 

I had e-mailed Jonathan Duru, info@yourcab.ca ,and his tours looked great. However, 2 of us want to shop, one likes galleries and museums, 3 just want to sightsee and get the flavor of the town.

 

My first task when going to a new city, is to pull out the maps and get myself oriented. Questions:

 

1. Can anyone tell me where the cruise ships dock? It appears to be around Lower Water Street, but the maps I have are not too clear.

 

2. Is the pier walking distance from downtown.

 

3. How convenient is public transportation (shuttle buses, day passes, etc), or are we better off taking cabs.

 

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

[Rick1965]

The cruise dock is on Marginal Rd, which is just off Water St.

Here's a map which might help.

 

http://halifaxinfo.com/WaterfrontHRMt.pdf

 

The pier is within easy walking distance of downtown, again check the map.

Public transportation is quite close to the dock, but if it's your first visit I might suggest a taxi.

 

Hope this helps some.

 

Rick1965

[Fran Record]

Do you know if the hop on/ hop off bus stops near the cruise ship terminal? Thanks

[Rick1965]

Fred the free bus stops at Pier 21,

 

http://halifax.ca/metrotransit/fred.html

 

This bus is free.

 

There is also this option,( note this one is not free)

 

http://www.atlantictours.com/tours.cfm?mode=pack_detail&pack_id=81&section_id=2

 

Hope you have a good time in our city.

 

Rick1965

[emalemi]

Rick-is there a place within walking distance that would be a good spot to buy souvenirs at a reasonable price? I'm sure the shops right along the waterfront might be pricey. Sometimes we find good deals in the local grocery stores, but not sure if this is the case in Halifax.

 

Thanks for any tips!

[Rick1965]

There are quite a few places within walking distance to pick up souvenirs.

There is a grocery store just outside the cruise dock. The shops along the water front have good pricing, everything from the very affordable to the high end stuff. Here's a link which may help.

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=32#sec1t

 

They only mention Nova Scotia Crystal, but there are a ton of shops in the same area with a wide selection of things for souvenirs.

 

Rick1965

[emalemi]

There are quite a few places within walking distance to pick up souvenirs.

There is a grocery store just outside the cruise dock. The shops along the water front have good pricing, everything from the very affordable to the high end stuff. Here's a link which may help.

 

http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/newport.cfm?ID=32#sec1t

 

They only mention Nova Scotia Crystal, but there are a ton of shops in the same area with a wide selection of things for souvenirs.

 

Rick1965

 

Thanks Rick! You've been a big help to us! We can't wait to visit Halifax.

[Fran Record]

Thanks Rick! Both sites gave good info! I know end of Sept can be unpredictable for weather, but what do you think the weather will probably be then?

[CruisinBabe]

Is there a tour guide that gives a narration about the sights and history of Halifax on the hop on/hop off bus??

 

My sister is visiting Halifax for the first time and would really like a guided, narrated tour of the city.

[Rick1965]

The weather around that time should still be quite nice. Depending on where your from(southern states) you may find it alittle chilly. We find it just right, enjoying the last of summer and the beginning of fall. But like you say the weather can be unpredictable, so the locals usually tell you "if you don't like the weather wait 10 minutes, it'll change".

 

Here's a link which may help, please note the temps are in metric.

I'll give a conversion link as well.

 

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/stats/pages/C02010.htm

 

http://www.onlineconversion.com/temperature.htm

 

Hope you enjoy your time in our city.

 

Rick1965

[Fran Record]

Thank You!! And I'm sure we will enjoy every minute in your city!!