Top Nova Scotia Self-guided Tours

On this Harbour Hopper tour, you'll travel on both land and water aboard a nifty, renovated amphibious Vietnam War vehicle. The unconventional method of transportation gives you an overview of some of Halifax's key landmarks: First, drive by St Paul’s Cathedral, Citadel Hill and Halifax Public Gardens, then splash into Halifax Harbour for panoramic views of the waterfront.

Have fun exploring the city of Halifax on an intriguing and exhilarating scavenger hunt. You and other players will use apps to find clues around the city to collect points. Solve riddles as you take beautiful pictures for your social media on this fun trip. A remote host will communicate with you throughout the challenge, and at the end, you can check your ranking on the app to see who won!

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of St. John's. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Soak up coastline views at the most scenic time of day on this small-group sunset cruise out of Halifax Harbour. Sail down the narrows of the Northwest Arm past George's and McNabs Islands as the sun sets over beautiful homes. Toast the experience with four included Nova Scotian wines—sparkling, Tidal Bay, rose, and red—paired with local cheese boards during a guided tasting.

What makes Operation City Quest scavenger hunts a thrilling adventure is the freedom it gives you to truly own the experience. Unlike a traditional tour with a pre-set path and a guide, you get to explore the city on your terms. You're given a list of exciting challenges and riddles that you can complete in any order you choose, allowing you to prioritize the sights that interest you most. There's no ticking clock—the game is completely self-paced. This means you have the freedom to stop for a coffee, do some shopping, or just take a break to enjoy the view. To amp up the excitement, a live, remote host is available to chat with you in the app. They provide real-time hints and assistance so you never get stuck, making sure your quest is all about fun and victory. This unique combination of ultimate flexibility, competitive leaderboards, and a personal support system makes it a truly one-of-a-kind urban adventure!

Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! Every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Make every day an adventure!

What makes Zombie Scavengers unique is its sophisticated use of technology to create a flexible, competitive experience. It's an entirely self-guided, app-driven mission where your goal is to survive a virtual apocalypse by strategically finding survival items in your city. The hunt is dynamic, offering a variety of tasks, from photo-taking evidence of supplies to answering zombie trivia, all while earning points. Your team benefits from on-demand virtual support from a remote host, and the national score-tracking adds an exhilarating, competitive layer, pushing you to outwit other "colonies" across the country.

The rocky keyholes, archways, and sea stacks of the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park are most impressive when viewed from the water. On this tour, spend a full day kayaking the coastal wilderness of the Bay of Fundy and enjoy close-up views of the famous Three Sisters rocks. Learn more about the unique geology from your guide, and experience the rapidly transforming landscapes of the world’s highest tidal range.

In Zombie Scavengers of Sydney, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Sydney today!

Wacky Walks of Halifax is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. For every photo you submit, you'll get points. You'll be able to see your score on the rankings after compared to all who have played across the country. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Halifax.

Crazy Dash of Halifax allows your team to discover the city in a fun way! Our app will instruct you to find a variety of different items around the city. For every item you find, you'll get points. You can find these items in any order you'd like. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way via chat. Come explore Halifax with us!

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!

Uncover the history and highlights of Halifax while playing a fun game with this scavenger hunt challenge. Answer riddles to find a list of objects all around the city and complete three quests in order to win the game. A remote guide virtually follows your group and is there to answer any questions you may have.