Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.4 (29 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore Halifax's churches, gardens, memorials and historic graveyards on a self-guided walk of about 5–5.5 km and 90–150 minutes. Follow 23 mapped stops covering Tripvia's named stories, from Holy Cross Cemetery and the Public Gardens to Citadel Hill, the Old Town Clock and the Old Burying Ground.

GPS-triggered audio plays as you reach each point, and a live route map shows your position. Download the tour before setting out for offline use, then start, pause and resume at your own pace. The optional location-based trivia adds a playful way to explore.

This is primarily an outdoor, exterior-view experience with no in-person guide. Garden and cemetery gates have opening hours; museum, church and Citadel interiors require separate access or admission.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Tripvia Tours

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-guided smartphone audio tour with GPS-triggered stories
Included: Offline access after downloading in advance
Included: Live GPS route map and optional location-based trivia
Included: Flexible, self-paced access

Not included

Not included: Attraction tickets and interior access unless separately arranged
Not included: Headphones (optional; device speaker works too)
Not included: Smartphone or tablet (bring your own)
Not included: In-person guide and transportation

Itinerary

Holy Cross Cemetery

5 min

Explore this historic cemetery and the story of William Condon's lost grave among its many generations of Halifax families.
Victoria Park

5 min

Enjoy this green city square and its memorials beside Spring Garden Road.
Stop 3

5 min

Pause at Victoria Park's Oland Memorial Fountain, a quiet tribute framed by trees.
Cathedral Anglican Church Of All Saints

5 min

Admire the stone exterior of Halifax's Anglican cathedral across the street.
Stop 5

5 min

See the monument honouring Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott near the Public Gardens.
Stop 6

5 min

Meet Scotland's celebrated poet in this outdoor statue beside Halifax's gardens.
Halifax Public Gardens

5 min

Enter through the ornate iron gateway into a landmark Victorian garden, subject to posted opening hours.
Stop 8

5 min

Follow the garden's graceful paths and patterned beds, planned in the Victorian Gardenesque style.
Stop 9

5 min

Find the historic Horticultural Hall and the ornate bandstand at the heart of the gardens.
Stop 10

5 min

Take a peaceful pause beside the pond, a favourite garden spot for water birds and reflections.
Stop 11

5 min

See the 1903 fountain commemorating Halifax soldiers who served in the South African War.
Stop 12

5 min

Walk respectfully among Camp Hill Cemetery's old stones and remember the generations buried here.
Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History

5 min

Pass Halifax's Museum of Natural History; its exhibits are an optional, separately ticketed visit.
Stop 14

5 min

Cross part of the Halifax Common, public green space shared by the city for centuries.
Stop 15

5 min

See another stretch of the Halifax Common and its enduring role in city life.
Stop 16

5 min

Look up at the imposing 1890s Halifax Armoury, built as a militia drill hall.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

5 min

View the star-shaped fortress and city skyline from Citadel Hill; admission and interior access are separate.
Old Town Clock

5 min

Admire the hilltop clock tower commissioned under Prince Edward, a familiar Halifax landmark.
Stop 19

5 min

Stand in Halifax's historic civic square and pause at its war memorial cenotaph.
Halifax City Hall

5 min

See the ornate City Hall exterior and the nearby Memorial to Fallen Peace Officers.
Stop 21

5 min

View the exterior of St. Paul's, a colonial-era church on the Grand Parade.
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica

5 min

Admire the soaring Gothic Revival exterior of St. Mary's, marked by Halifax's long history.
Old Burying Ground

5 min

Walk beside this historic cemetery and its centuries-old memorials, entering only when gates are open.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts at the Holy Cross Cemetery.

End point

The tour starts at the Holy Cross Cemetery.

Using your ticket

Thanks for booking the Halifax Churches, Gardens & Graveyards: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour!!

**HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE TRIPVIA TOURS APP & GET STARTED **

From your mobile device, follow this link to get started: www.tripvia.tours/get-app

*Please check your confirmation email for more detailed instructions.

For assistance ⇒ www.tripvia.tours/chat

Important - Make sure you have a strong Wi‑Fi or mobile data connection while the tour downloads.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Outdoor walk with city streets, garden and cemetery paths, and Citadel Hill slopes; surfaces and gates vary. Public transit is nearby. Check garden and cemetery hours, seasonal Citadel access, weather and construction; you can enjoy exterior stories when buildings are closed.