True story: I was working on the waterfront one summer, day in and day out. I worked right next to Lower Water Street and every few minutes (or it felt like every few minutes) the Hopper would pass by. Every host/guide would be telling the same story. and be in the same spot in that story.It got to the point where I could recite the story along with them.Like many other Haligonians, I often... more

The shouts of "Ribbit, ribbit!" echoing from the familiar blue and green amphibious vehicles cruising around downtown Halifax are a sure sign of warm weather. If you're in town with your family wanting to do one touristy thing, a trip on this icon is a must. Kids especially love the land-and-water two trips in one experience.The Harbour Hopper is one of Halifax's most beloved tourist... more

An incredibly educational introduction to Halifax, at a reasonable price. The Harbour Hopper is a transformed military vehicle which functions as both as an open-deck tour bus and a boat. Yeah, driving directly into the harbour can be a little unnerving at first.The tour guides are extremely knowledgeable about historical Halifax, and they'll make you shout RIBBIT-RIBBIT at pedestrians and... more