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George's Island
Address: , Halifax Harbour , NS, CA
State: NS
City: Halifax Harbour


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We really enjoyed our trip to Georges island. The guided tour through the tunnels of the fort was very well done. The interpreter Alec who was out tour guide was very knowledgeable. The ride aboard the harbour ferry was excellent as well. We had a picnic while waiting for the return tripbring your own food or purchase the day in advance with your ticket. Highly recommended!
It is an interesting spot to visit. The ferry is about $25/person and you don't need to book it in advance. Guided tours of the historic fort are complimentary, you can spend about 30-40 min exploring the tunnels etc. There're a few picnic tables all around, so bring some snacks if you feel like it.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Beautiful spot, lots to see and learn. I feel that since park Canada took it over they have blocked off some of what is to see that you could 10 years ago. See the island at least once.Visited onWeekendWait time10–30 minReservation recommendedYes
Beautiful location with an interesting history. Kudos to the team of tour guides sharing the history.Visited onWeekendWait time30–60 minReservation recommendedNot sure
Really cool spot. $25 gets you a boat ride to the island and back, and your admission for Parks Canada. Staff are friendly, its not overly crowded and you learn and see a bit of history. They've built washrooms there, but bring a bottle of water if it's hot, there's nowhere to purchase anything as they've left it as original as possible.
The tunnel trip was super cool, the people who worked there were so helpful! I gave the whole island 4 stars but this tunnel tour is def 5 stars for me! It was a pretty short tour but it’s super nice too learn some history of halifax! Sorry the pictures are not super clear, it was a little bit dark inside so definitely big recommend to everyone who wants to visit! The tour guide was super fun!
We took the Ambassatour ride over to George’s Island Provincial Park, Halifax, NS on the Paddleboat Queen. Friendly staff. Easy on and off. Social distancing and masks required. Spent lovely afternoon learning about the history of George’s Island. They offered 15% off any purchases in restaurant or gift shop with ticket receipt that day.
I luckily got to visit this spot this year and wasn't disappointed. The price was very fair, and the Island itself is a non-Guided Tour. Upon entering the tunnels, you enlist into a short tour about the island which was my favorite part. The whole thing can be done in an hour or less.
It's unfortunate that Georges Island wasn't open on each of the two times that we visited Halifax. However, while it's not open to the general public unless on special but rare occasions, we got a fairly good view and some great photos of this historic island, with its largely subterranean Fort Charlotte, from the Halifax boardwalk.
Ferry out and back Not easily Wheelchair accessible. steep ramp to ferry and hills and stairs on island. If able to walk down and up the ramp then perhaps its doable but not easy. Good history of fort given by guides who take people through the underground rooms. View from island over to Halifax Harbour
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