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Tour guide in Halifax Jay W.
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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- Mavis N.June 2026
Jay was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating - we really enjoyed our day with him. Even though it was a rainy day, he drove us to all the sights we were interested in. Highly recommend him!
- Fred H.June 2026
We were in awe as Jay gave insight into Canadian history and geography through careful explanation, stories and anecdotal tales. His rich research was evident as information at each venue came flowing from the tip of his tongue. Jay is personable, easy to connect with. Our tour was like meeting an old friend for a day of sight-seeing. He went out of his way to give us...
- Charles J.June 2026
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Nova Scotia made much better by our time spent with Jay exploring the area around Halifax. Especially our introduction to Lunenburg and the addition of a side trip to Oak Island to see where our favorite treasure hunting show on History Channel is filmed. Jay is a font of knowledge about the local and history and took...
- Kristi K.June 2026
We had a wonderful tour with Jay. He took us to Peggy’s Cove, Terrence Bay, and a number of beautiful bays and inlets. He was thoughtful and attentive to our needs. We loved his knowledge of Canada and he shared interesting history of the area. We highly recommend him.
Replied from Jay W.
Thank you Kristi, for putting up with my pontificating! Hope you got to see some “Canadian” lights on your way to Portland. All best, Jay
