aliana Posted October 19, 2006 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Anyone have suggestions for interesting sites to see in Halifax and Bar Harbor. Nothing too physical. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicat Posted October 19, 2006 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2006 In Halifax there is a ton of stuff to do. You can rent a car and drive out to Peggy's cove. It's a nice place if you want to visit...lunch at the restaruant is suppose to be very good. You can walk along the board walk from where the ship docks at pier 21. There are a lots of shops, bars, THE RUM CAKE FACTORY!!! along the way. Nice places to eat if you are so inclined. Also a little know fact but there is a crystal factory in Halifax that makes amazing crystal designs. Some really great things in there. You can tour Alexander Keith's brewery...it's a bit hokey but kinda fun.... plus you get free beer! When are you going? We had a load of fun when we went...twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliana Posted October 19, 2006 Author #3 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Thanks for the suggestions. We will be there next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottagemama Posted October 19, 2006 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2006 The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is also along the waterfront. I'm not really interested in museums but I love this one and have been there several times. There are interesting things there from the Titanic.the Halifax citidal is just up the hill as well. You'll see it when you sail in the harbour. Halifax is a nice city and the walk along the waterfront is very enjoyable. Cottagemama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted October 19, 2006 #5 Share Posted October 19, 2006 We've been to Halifax five times now. We always rent a car and drive to view the beautiful Nova Scotia countryside. We usually head South along the coast for some amazing scenery. We have found many hidden treasures where no cruise ship passengers venture. I'd recommend renting a car for a very enjoyable day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyMetz Posted October 19, 2006 #6 Share Posted October 19, 2006 aliana, I will give you a three word answer to this question. Contact Jonathan Duru. You can reach him through http://www.yourcab.ca. He is a fabulous private tour guide in Halifax. We used his service a while back and had what I would consider the best tour we have had on any cruise in any port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymue Posted October 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Take a Carriage Ride around Arcadia National Park in Bar Harbour.....it is AWESOME!!!!!!! Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fran Harp Posted October 19, 2006 #8 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Anyone have suggestions for interesting sites to see in Halifax and Bar Harbor. Nothing too physical. Thanks. In Halifax: A walk up the hill to the old fort.....probably not another one like it, in almost perfect condition. A bit physical, but I am 60 and it didn't wear me out. You can also get a taxi up the hill if need be. Harbourfront is interesting, the Maritime Museum terrific and lots of good seafood restaurants and interesting shops there. A drive out to Peggy's Cove doesn't take long, and just a little further up the road is the memorial to the Swissair crash which went down just off the coast. Fran in Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 19, 2006 #9 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Anyone have suggestions for interesting sites to see in Halifax and Bar Harbor. Nothing too physical. Thanks. aliana, there is an amazing amount of fabulous information on these two ports on the Ports of Call section of Cruise Critic. Lots of citizens of those areas answer cruisers' questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstreefrog Posted October 19, 2006 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2006 aliana - what cruise are you on? If it's the 10/21 on Jewel from Boston - come check out our roll call and maybe you'd be interested in meeting a few of us http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=306710&page=5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisiamc Posted October 19, 2006 #11 Share Posted October 19, 2006 And if you like lobster, be sure to have some in Bar Harbor. Maine lobsters are the very best! (I'm originally from Maine, so I'm allowed to say that!:D ) Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constantcruiser Posted October 19, 2006 #12 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Lighthouses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunrunner3 Posted October 19, 2006 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Lets see, what to do in Halifax. Citadel Hill, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic (Great Titantic exhibit), Peggys Cove, Casino Nova Scotia (if you haven't had enough on the ship - about a 10-15 minute walk down the boardwalk), Keiths Brewery Tour, Cows Ice Cream (very good ice cream), Theodore Tugboat for the kids, also there is a Harbour Hopper tour (the vehicle goes on the street and in the water). The weather for the next few days is cloudy and the temps are supposed to be 9-14 degrees celcius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilygrace Posted October 19, 2006 #14 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Take the free FRED bus that comes right down to the pier and ride the whole loop through Halifax. We took it up as far as the Public Gardens and then walked over to the Citadel and then back down to the ship (an easy, downhill walk), stopping at the Maritime Museum on the way. They have a nice Titanic exhibit there, if you are interested in that. In Bar Harbor we did a ship excursion that took us through Acadia Park up to Mount Cadillac and on the way back we stopped for blueberry pie. It was a lot of fun. Fantastic view from Mt. Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjerryw Posted October 19, 2006 #15 Share Posted October 19, 2006 And now for what NOT to do in Halifax or Bar Harbor - whale watching. If you envision whale watching as a chance to see whales breaching (jumping out of the water) and then watching their tail fins stick up above the waterline as depicted in many photos, that's not going to happen in Halifax or Bar Harbor. The type of whales that breach are not typically found in the New England area. The whales that you are likely to see if you see any at all may provide a brief view of their dorsal fin and that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymue Posted October 19, 2006 #16 Share Posted October 19, 2006 If you want the BEST, go to the Quarterdeck....Great Resturant, AWESOME Veiw if you eat upstairs and outside! Anne And if you like lobster, be sure to have some in Bar Harbor. Maine lobsters are the very best! (I'm originally from Maine, so I'm allowed to say that!:D ) Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymue Posted October 19, 2006 #17 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Whoopie Pies & Bluberry Ice Cream!!!!!!!!! Ya Gotta Try!!!!! Do *NOT* Leave maine without Them!!!!!!! :rolleyes: Anne ;) In Bar Harbor we did a ship excursion that took us through Acadia Park up to Mount Cadillac and on the way back we stopped for blueberry pie. It was a lot of fun. Fantastic view from Mt. Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipshape sam Posted October 19, 2006 #18 Share Posted October 19, 2006 We hired a van driver with 2 other couples we met on ship to split costs and went to Peggy's cove in Halifax. If weather is sunny, it is a fabulous destination and photo opportunity! :) Also, did our own 'pub crawl' Great pubs within walking distance of piers. In Bar Harbour ate lobster and walked around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan_In_Maine Posted October 19, 2006 #19 Share Posted October 19, 2006 For Bar Harbor - check out the New England port of call for lots of good information. Besides blueberry ice cream it is also possible to have lobster ice cream at Ben & Bills (which I think sounds perfectly gross)http://www.benandbills.com/ PS - I love Ben & Bill's for other ice cream flavors and chocolate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice M Posted October 19, 2006 #20 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Bar Harbor is actually one of my favorite ports. There is a walk along the shore which I really enjoyed. Also lots of quaint shops. If you are into pets, there is one called "Bark Harbor". Enjoy your cruise. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjunmin Posted October 20, 2006 #21 Share Posted October 20, 2006 While in Halifax, if you are renting a car, a nice place to visit on the south shores is the charming town of Chester on Mahone Bay. Wonderful views of the bay, great little stores, good restaurants, nice parks. You'll find more details at http://www.chesterns.com/ Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aqhacruiser Posted October 20, 2006 #22 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Anyone have suggestions for interesting sites to see in Halifax and Bar Harbor. Nothing too physical. Thanks. I've never cruised to Bar Harbor but know it well since I lived in Maine and it is absolutely beautiful. There are plenty of excursions as already mentioned but if you just want to kick back and enjoy the day on your own the town is great to walk around in. Lots of quaint shops to look around in and real New England places to eat. Despite it being a place tourists love it still remains a working fishing town and resturants usually close early in the evening. We are cruising there next Oct. and we plan to just enjoy the day in town as we've seen Arcadia and Cadillac mountain many times. Several good places to eat by the water and I recommend the lobster or NY strip steak and of course blueberry pie! Have a great cruise!:) I suggest you put Bar Harbor in seach and find a website about the town and if strolling around and relaxing is your thing, you'll love Bar Harbor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Kewlguy Posted October 21, 2006 #23 Share Posted October 21, 2006 And now for what NOT to do in Halifax or Bar Harbor - whale watching. If you envision whale watching as a chance to see whales breaching (jumping out of the water) and then watching their tail fins stick up above the waterline as depicted in many photos, that's not going to happen in Halifax or Bar Harbor. The type of whales that breach are not typically found in the New England area. The whales that you are likely to see if you see any at all may provide a brief view of their dorsal fin and that's about it. One of the most enjoyable excursions we ever took was whale watching when we stopped in Saint John's, New Brunswick. We rented a car and drove down to Saint Andrews (took about an hour). We took a private whale watching excursion with Dr. Chuck and had a wonderful time. It was just my DW and myself and cost only $100 plus tip for three hours of whale watching. I highly recommend doing this if you visit Saint John's and don't mind an easy one hour drive with no traffic. We had a great time and would do it again in a heart beat. http://www.whale-watch-east.com/watching/drchuck.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hylasgirl Posted October 21, 2006 #24 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Is the Titanic exhibit within walking distance from the port? And what is the FRED bus? Does it come right to the port? Is there some ocean front walking that can be done right by the port? Thanks in advance :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstreefrog Posted October 28, 2006 #25 Share Posted October 28, 2006 In Halifax we did the ships Pub tour and had a blast!!! I really don't drink but enjoyed watching everyone! I 'heard' that everyone that took the whale watching tour was very disappointed this time - lots & lots of seasick people and maybe one whale..cold & misserable waters. 10/24 - I think was the date. I imagine in the summer ww would be great but not this late in the seasom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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