Tunnels, Tales & Mysteries of Georges Island
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Port
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$79
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Transfer by coach and ferry to an island in the heart of Halifax Harbour. Georges Island offers spectacular views of the city and has a backstory deeply rooted in local history and folklore.
You'll board a boat and circumnavigate the island for a waterside perspective. After landing, explore the island on foot in the company of a guide dressed in period costume.
For 200 years, beginning in 1746, Georges Island was a hub of military activity, when the Duc d’Anville’s ill-fated French fleet arrived in the harbor and made camp there.
The British built the first fortifications and used the island as a prison for pirates and, later, for Acadians. A network of underground tunnels survives to this day.
Discover the Submarine Mining Establishment — one of only two of its kind in North America. The strategic military importance of this site cannot be overstated. You will descend hand-carved steps to the Lower Battery and traverse the network of underground tunnels and chambers that have given rise to many tales, tall and true
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Once back on the mainland, meander along the boardwalk as you make your own way back to the ship — approximately one mile (1½ km).
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour requires walking approximately one mile (1½ km). Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. August 24, 2026, tour will operate for both Volendam & Zuiderdam guests together.