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.
Halifax

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Jay was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and adapted the tour to our specific needs/wants.
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September 2026Thank you Lyla! I enjoyed trading travel tales with Rory. All best! Jay
Jay was great!!!
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July 2026Thank you for your patronage, Mike! Those exclamation points are worth their weight in gold!!! :)
Jay is a wonderful local guide! He knew all of the backroad off the beaten paths that a tourist would never see. He recommended stops that made our tour exceptional! We loved our tour!
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July 2026Thank you Kern! We lucked out at Mount Uniacke--the docents really knew their stuff. Safe travels and hope you & Jane swing by this way again. Cheers, Jay