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Private tour in Halifax Jay W
Acadian Tides & Vines Tour
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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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Day trip to the Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley
Overview of your Halifax tour
See the effect of the world's highest tides in the Bay of Fundy. Explore the beautiful Annapolis Valley where orchards, vineyards and farms yield most of Nova Scotia's agricultural products. First inhabited by the Mi'kmaw people and a French colony in the 1600s, dramatic events immortalized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem "Evangeline" are depicted at Grand Pré National Historic Site. The surrounding countryside is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. Nearby wineries offer lunch and wine-tasting options.
Your Halifax tour itinerary
On this tour, typical stops and/or points of interest (customizable according to your interests) are: - Halls Harbour, a fishing port on the world famous Bay of Fundy - a winery (or two!) to sample Nova Scotia's 'Tidal Bay' appellation - Wolfville, a picturesque college town, home of Acadia University - Grand Pré Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
2015 Town & Country minivan. Please note that for maximum comfort, five passengers is recommended.
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: For arrivals by cruise ship, meeting location is in the parking lot across from terminal exit. Look for a big yellow sign with your surname on it. Please specify the name of your vessel when booking the tour.
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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