Private tour in Halifax William B
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William B.
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Welcome to Halifax, Nova Scotia, the place I call home. While you are visiting, I hope it will be your home too. Halifax has a rich heritage and culture which I am sure you will enjoy. I look forward to sharing and exploring Halifax with you! To see my latest work in Halifax conservation see this video: https://youtu. be/JlnbQS5YZTM I have over ten years of guiding experience and my degree in Classics. I am sure by the end of the tour you will gain a better understanding of Halifax's history and culture. We will discover Halifax's downtown connection to the Titanic, military and much more. I specialize in walking tours. However, on specific request case basis I can book a vehicle for tours. There is so much to offer and enjoy in Atlantic Canada's largest city. So come and enjoy home away from home with me. I have my Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Mary's University. I majored in Classics and a double minor in Cultural/Urban Geography as well as History. My work experience includes six years at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic as a Interpreter Guide. I dedicate much of my spare time to advocating heritage in Halifax and promoting my historic neighbourhood of Schmidt's Ville. I am also recipient of the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia Award for Excellence in Heritage Preservation, 2024. My tours are walking tours. Vehicles are by request and include a professional driver and myself. Please inform of mobility issues and space needs. Vehicle requests have extra cost. Please wear proper footwear. Please contact for other special needs.
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This tour will take you from the cruise ship Pier 22 through Downtown Halifax. Feel the character of historic Halifax and see the many historic places associated with the Titanic that are in the downtown. Climb a top Citadel Hill for a full view of all of Halifax. A walking tour of Halifax would not be complete without a stroll through the Public gardens, which are one of the finest Public Victorian Gardens in North America. Please do note that this tour is on foot only. Halifax is a wonderful place to visit because of the history, urban form and people.
William was one of the most knowledgeable guides I have met. We were looking for a good first day tour of Halifax, to give us a feel for the city as new visitors. William met our goals, providing historical, cultural, and even current event information in context of the city architecture and layout. Thanks, William!
William provided us an informative and interesting overview of downtown. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the city and preserving its history.
William provided a great tour of Halifax. We stopped and spent more time in areas when he realized we had a special interest in it. A walking tour is a great way to learn about the city. Highly recommend.
William was excellent. He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his city, current and history. He really enjoyed showing us a piece of his town, and not just tourist spots. He adapted his planned itinerary to match our energy levels. Halifax is very hilly! He helped with non-tour suggestions such as where to buy stamps and mail postcards.
William asked me if I had any particular interest and I mentioned my Acadian heritage so he made sure to show me certain sites that fit in with the theme. He was very knowledgeable and nice. I always have lots of questions and he was happy to answer them. It was a really nice, informative walk.
William was outstanding. He adapted to our many changes and adjusted the tour to fit the hot weather too. He has a great knowledge of Halifax and its history. We learned a great deal and had a wonderful time. Thanks again, William. Stuart and Family
The tour will go down historic Hollis St. to view many of the fine Georgian homes of Halifax. There will be a stop at the Old burying ground of Halifax's first Cemetery and Government House, home of the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Proceed to St. Paul's Church and the former funeral home where the Titanic bodies were processed. next to the grand View of Citadel Hill and to the Public Gardens. Final of the tour is a walk down Morris St. to view Halifax's downtown Victorian homes. We will conclude at the starting point.
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