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Halifax Harbour Ferry

Name: Halifax Harbour Ferry
Address: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Rating: 4.5

1,004 Reviews

#6 of 116 things to do in Halifax

Transportation, Ferries

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Review Highlights

“Enjoyable outing”

The harbour ferry is a nice break in a busy day of sight seeing. Comfortable, scenic and affordable.

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

LynneJ467

Toronto, Canada

via mobile

“Cheap tour of harbour”

I love to take the woodside ferry to Halifax & spend time enjoying the vibe of waterfront & the... read more

Reviewed April 14, 2019

lynnsurette

Halifax, Canada

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4.5 1,004 reviews

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Very good33%
Average5%
Poor1%
Terrible1%

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What travelers are saying

Make sure you walk along the boardwalks on both sides of the harbour.

... views of the city, Halifax's two bridges, and the beautiful Halifax Harbour.

Kids love the ferry ride, but make sure to have cash and exact change!

At Alderney Landing in Dartmouth find boutiques and restaurants as well as th...

Sit on the top deck and enjoy the view of the Halifax city scape while on you...

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LynneJ467

Toronto, Canada

2510

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Enjoyable outing

The harbour ferry is a nice break in a busy day of sight seeing. Comfortable, scenic and affordable.

Date of experience: May 2019

1 Thank LynneJ467

lynnsurette

Halifax, Canada

17971

Reviewed April 14, 2019

Cheap tour of harbour

I love to take the woodside ferry to Halifax & spend time enjoying the vibe of waterfront & the view of both waterfronts. Find it’s easier to get parking.by mid morning & easier than parking at Alderney.

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank lynnsurette

Inspire587709

1556

Reviewed April 4, 2019

Take twilight cross-harbor trip, enjoy fading lights.

It's always nice to be on the water, and the twilight trip is even more memorable. Have a jacket handy, as it gets windy.

Date of experience: July 2018

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britt77

Dartmouth, Canada

231104

Reviewed March 31, 2019 via mobile

love the ferry!

Always runs - even in bad weather. Always on time - traffic jams are left in its wake! Very convenient. Great way for tourists to see the harbour (for $2.75 as of April 1) - remember to ask for a Transfer, then you can come...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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amandamI197WV

Halifax, Canada

Reviewed March 28, 2019

Nice pass time

Ferry ride is amazing, we went on a few times. Enjoyed it to the max! Even in the chilly afternoon. The lights of the cities make it such an awesome experience during the evenings, it's just so relaxing. Love it!

Date of experience: March 2019

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KennyJH

Hamilton

16361

Reviewed March 18, 2019

Perfect people mover

The ferry between Halifax and Dartmouth is perfect for many who use the service to get to work. Plus it is a nice way to spend a few hours just being out on the water and sightseeing. We left our truck at Dartmouth and crossed...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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Kimmybear2014

Halifax, Canada

277

Reviewed March 16, 2019

Cheapest harbour cruise

I am so happy that the Woodside ferry runs all day during the week now. Makes travel from the south end of Dartmouth easier!

Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Kimmybear2014

ENFPalex

192

Reviewed February 26, 2019

The Ferry is a must-do in the summer!

If you've been to Halifax in the summer and haven't taken the ferry to downtown Dartmouth, you're doing it wrong! Sit on the top deck and enjoy the view of the Halifax city scape while on your way to a terminal near great restaurants and...More

Date of experience: October 2018

1 Thank ENFPalex

niteowel

Halifax, Canada

263

Reviewed February 4, 2019

Last summer

It is nice in the summer we went from Halifax to Dartmouth. They have lots of things to do at the wharf in Halifax. IN Dartmouth on Saturday they have a market set up where you can buy veggies etc The ocean breeze is nice...More

Date of experience: July 2018

1 Thank niteowel

jaabruce

192

Reviewed January 8, 2019

Fast and clean Ferry

Fast and clean Ferry. Great way to move between Dartmouth and Halifax. Both inside and outside depending on weather.

Date of experience: January 2019

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fanfare50

Hi, How safe is it to park in and around the Alderney Ferry Terminal in Dartmouth

February 5, 2019|

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well, I live in Toronto, and when you are in Halifax people driving come to a full stop in order to let pedestrians cross the road, so I think it is safe like any other place to park. Enjoy, relax