Tour guide in Halifax Jay W.

Halifax, Canada

English, French

624

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Since Sep 4, 2015

3.0

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I'm Jay W., your private tour guide in Halifax

Guide #15270

I'm a retired academic who is passionate about the natural and cultural assets of my native province. I've conducted curated guided tours in Halifax since 2012, and also work with Road Scholar as a lecturer and guide. Nova Scotia has spectacular scenery, friendly people, and a surprisingly complex past. Prepare to be informed and entertained by Bluenose culture! Availability: Tours are offered year-round -- please check my calendar. September and October are busiest months for cruise ship visits, so book early. I can accommodate groups of up to six in my Town & Country minivan. Qualifications: PhD in Canadian History. Taught university history courses in Ontario, Nova Scotia and Washington State. Tourism Experience: Onboard historian with Clipper Cruise Line, Cruise West and Haimark, 2000-2015. Travel Experience: North America: all 10 Canadian provinces and 3 territories; U.S.A. East Coast, Pacific Northwest and Great Lakes. Europe: UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic. I am a native Haligonian and Nova Scotia has been my home since 1998. Nova Scotia Class 4 (Taxi) driver's licence, Commercial General Liability insured, Nova Scotia UARB registered and licensed.

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  • Aimie D.United States
    1 day ago

    Jay was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and made sure that we stayed on schedule so we didn't miss any parts of our tour. We had a great time, learned a lot, and saw so many beautiful things.

  • Gregory J.United States
    2 days ago

    My wife and I had a very enjoyable tour with Jay in Halifax. He was very personable and had an extensive knowledge of the area and its history. We had a great time and I am sure you will as well if you spend the day with Jay..

  • Robert B.United States
    5 days ago

    We can't believe that anyone knows more about Nova Scotia (past and present) than Jay! What an enjoyable afternoon we had learning about this province and visiting Jay's "secret" spots of interest that the tour buses missed, don't know about, or can't squeeze into. This tour made us want to return to learn and see more!

  • William H.Australia
    1 week ago

    My wife and I had a day tour with Jay to the Bay of Fundy and Grand Pré. It was a great day from start to finish. Jay is a knowledgeable and considerate guide, happy to share his knowledge and ensure our comfort. His van is comfortable, his timing of stops was excellent, and I am very happy to highly recommend his services.

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