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Halifax Harbor Ferry

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
490-4000
Ranked #5 of 58 attractions in Halifax
4.5 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
Type: Ferries/ Boats
Traveler Description: HALIFAX HARBOUR FERRY  This has to be the cheapest ocean cruise around.  At less than two dollars the ferry takes you form Nova Scotia's capital city... more »
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Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Love the ferry. Used to go back and forth to school on it. Wonderful vistas of the harbour - does not get any better than this for public transit! More

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Newcastle upon Tyne
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The ferry was reliable and punctual. Public transport to the ferry terminal is superb. On arrival in Halifax, access to the harbour and boardwalk is immediate. The waiting areas on either side were clean and comfortable, as were the ferries themselves. More

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Toronto
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160 reviews 160 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

OK, very economical. $2.25 each direction. Got off and walked a bit in Dartmouth. Hmmm. Very "quiet" to be polite. Enjoyed skyline view of Halifax on the trip back, as well as view of the Royal Canadian Navy Maritime Fleet. Apparently you can transfer to surface transit when back to Halifax ... didn't try that. Love to walk a city... More

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Halifax, NS
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
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Brilliant fun when you are on a budget. Kids love it - think they are on a big adventure adn lots to see adn do on boths sides of the water. Good Sunday afternoon activity! More

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New Minas, Canada
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

It was cheap and in the middle of summer.It makes the trip alot faster then driving. Staff were friendly. More

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New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

we took a ride on the ferry to dartmouth and back after dark. it was a great way to see another part of the city without a great expense. More

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Moncton
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

The harbour ferry is a fun way to experience Halifax and Dartmouth from the water. Travel outside of rush hour. I have taken it on New Year's Eve with my children but any warm summer night is also a delight. My tip is to travel back and forth without leaving the ferry or if this is not possible the enjoy... More

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Trenton, Canada
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012
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Fun and a great way to see the water fronts of both cities. Try to go on a sunny day to sit out doors. it's cheap and fun and a great spot to take pics. More

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Toronto
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8 reviews 8 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

BEST value for sightseeing the harbour, bar none; convenient, cheap, makes foot tours easy for both Downtown and Dartmouth. Too bad it doesn't go into the basin! More

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Halifax
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

If you want to get on the water in the Halifax Harbour, this is the way to do it. You can go back and forth quickly and cheeply. More

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