For your next visit, you should try out the Harbour Hopper! They're using retired amphibious military vehicles for a city and harbour tour (this part is on the water)!
@ThePortLowdownАй бұрын
I'll take note of that, since I'm planning another trip there. Thank you!
@Cynthia-v4kАй бұрын
This is one of the best port guides I've seen in a while. Maps and descriptions of walking conditions MUCH appreciated!
@ThePortLowdownАй бұрын
Quite welcome! Glad to help.
@terencedwyer890311 күн бұрын
Well done. I'll add a few things. A trip across the harbour on the ferry. Cheapest harbour 'tour' for just $2.75 each way these days. Tons of food and drink within a few blocks of the waterfront.
@ThePortLowdown11 күн бұрын
Great, thanks! I'm curious about the ferry, so I may try that next time I get to come. Love the city!
@MattCorkum3 күн бұрын
@@ThePortLowdown And there is lots to do Downtown Dartmouth within a small area. My fav fish and chips, breakfast sandwhich, croissant, ramen, sushi, pizza, burger and nachos are all within a few blocks. Dear Friend is rated one of the best cocktail bars in the country. Two record stores, a bookstore, an amazing retail shop called The Trainyard, Sullivan's Pond, and more!
@ThePortLowdown3 күн бұрын
@@MattCorkum Wow! I'm gonna have to catch Dartmouth then! Gives me another reason to come back. 😁
@Roheryn1002 ай бұрын
It’s Spring Garden Road at 7:08, not Spring Mountain…😊
@ThePortLowdown2 ай бұрын
Noted and thanks!
@Roheryn1002 ай бұрын
@@ThePortLowdown My pleasure. Come again !
@IgorRocktАй бұрын
Just a quick note: You don't need "filtered water" for filling your bottles in Halifax. Our tap water here in Halifax is actually good, safe, and doesn't taste like chlorine (unlike in some other areas of North America). But yes, a separate bottle filling station is obviously missing in that facility. We have them in a lot of other public buildings, though.
@ThePortLowdownАй бұрын
Thanks! So it's like Norway or Iceland, where tap water is clean and clear. I would just refill at the restrooms.
@davidcunningham743217 күн бұрын
The noon day canon is fired daily from the Citadel at high noon each day of the year except Christmas Day. It’s surprising how close one can get to watch the routine. It’s Spring Garden Road. Well done!
@ThePortLowdown17 күн бұрын
Thank you! Sorry about the street name.
@MsJeffreyFАй бұрын
As a local I often ferry over and do parts of your walk outlined (I skip going into Citadel Hill although I'll climb it, plus I haven't been to the museum in ages. Art gallery is great). I wouldn't let Smoke's poutine get you down on poutine, it's not great poutine. You really got to try it at some random restaurant or food truck in the middle of nowhere to really appreciate it
@ThePortLowdownАй бұрын
Good to know. We ARE coming back to Halifax, which I'm really happy about. I really love the city, it's very cool! Any suggestions about what to hit next?
@MsJeffreyFАй бұрын
@@ThePortLowdown As a tourist who does cruises, I think you hit up most of the good walkable spots (waterfront, citadel hill, and the public gardens). If there was any place in between you liked (say Spring Garden Road) that might be worth hitting up again. But if it were my second time via cruise, I'd probably do a tour (you mentioned Peggy's Cove being a bit far, but I'd think it'd be either that (has a small walkable area for some touristy shops/restaurants) or Lunenberg (similar)). As a local, I'd be hitting up cafes like Narrow Espresso or Steve-o-renos, hitting up the central library, maybe getting to Point Pleasant Park, and various restaurants (away from the waterfront though. The best (although expensive) being Edna's and Bar Kismet). The amalgamated cities (Dartmouth and Bedford) both have waterfronts, but unless there's an event going on I don't think it's worth the trip. Dartmouth might be ok because you get a nice cheap ferry ride in, but it's very small (some good restaurants, District 5 is highly underrated and a bit unknown, but more popular ones like Canteen, Battery Park, Side Hustle). Bedford is also way too far and small recommend. I'd probably be more interested in a tour of McNabb's or going on the harbour and to George's Island or something Lobster Rolls are kind of the big dish here (more so than donairs, garlic fingers, and poutine I'd say). It's lobster in a hot dog bun :shrug:
@ThePortLowdownАй бұрын
Wow! Thanks for the all the details! It's all part of my notes for the next trip. The city itself still holds alot of interest for me. My family enjoyed their side trip to Peggy's Cove ( while I huffed and puffed in town)..may have to cover it in the next video amongst other things. BTW, would you consider Tim Hortons an essential thing to try? The menu seemed pretty basic to me, and the donuts actually have bees flying around inside the case!
@ThePortLowdownАй бұрын
Yeah, I tried lobster rolls in Bar Harbor. Probably the most expensive sandwich I ever had!
@dlylaАй бұрын
Hi, resident of Halifax here. Just an update to your video: the parrot, Merlin, is no longer at the Maritime museum of the Atlantic. He was moved to Ontario for his health and now lives with a group of other macaws
@ThePortLowdownАй бұрын
Well, that seems to work out the best for him it seems. No more selfies with tourists! Thanks for the word!
@IgorRocktАй бұрын
@@ThePortLowdown ...but our 101 year old Gopher Tortoise, Gus, ist still living at the Museum of Natural History at 1747 Summer Street! 😉
@shorty3811 күн бұрын
I was just about to say this. Resident on dartmouth here and I miss merlin
@ShamagantuАй бұрын
Spring *Garden Road
@ThePortLowdownАй бұрын
Noted. Thanks!
@davidwillers652Ай бұрын
Is good for whale watching in September?
@ThePortLowdownАй бұрын
It's the season, but not as plentiful as other parts of the province. However, there are tours on offer.
@scottcarter6623Ай бұрын
Low chance of seeing whales in this area. The tours are available because people will pay for them not because they see many whales.
@corinnemcleod1804Ай бұрын
I am from Halifax and I do not recommend whale watching cruises here. Whales are plentiful on the Bay of Fundy side of Nova Scotia especially around Digby.
@spencerclements30059 күн бұрын
I'd say in the fall you're just as likely to see one of the tagged sharks that visit the Halifax area as you are a whale haha.