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Essential Halifax: EASY to MEDIUM
This loop of Halifax is designed to take you around the entire peninsula. Being dubbed as the "Essential Halifax" you'll see and experience a little bit of everything including the historic South End, Point Pleasant Park, Saint Mary's University, Dalhousie University, and then down to the electic North End of Halifax to experience cool cafes and restaurants. After a quick tour around the Hydrostone market, the loop will take you back through the Halifax Commons, over Citadel Hill, and into downtown Halifax and the Argyle Entertainment District ending with a smooth ride along the Halifax waterfront.
LENGTH: ~ 15 km TIME: 3 to 4 hrs
Essential Halifax: EASY to MEDIUM
This loop of Halifax is designed to take you around the entire peninsula. Being dubbed as the "essential Halifax" you'll see and experience a little bit of everything including the historic South End, Point Pleasant Park, Saint Mary's University, Dalhousie University, and then down to the electic North End of Halifax to experience cool cafes and restaurants. After a quick tour around the Hydrostone market, the loop will take you back through the Halifax Commons, over Citadel Hill, and into downtown Halifax and the Argyle Entertainment District ending with a smooth ride along the Halifax waterfront.
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Dartmouth Excursion: MEDIUM
Start your adventure with a bike along the Halifax waterfront and then board the Ferry to Dartmouth for magnificent views of the Halifax Harbour. Explore Downtown Dartmouth's renaissance before continuing up to peddle along the Banook lake trails. Return to Halifax via the MacDonald Bridge to experience the Golden Gate of Halifax.
Be sure to bring a picnic for this one and an extra sweater for crossing the bridge. It can be windy!
LENGTH: ~ 15 km TIME: 2 to 3 hrs
Dartmouth Excursion: MEDIUM
Start your adventure with a bike along the Halifax waterfront and then board the Ferry to Dartmouth for magnificent views of the Halifax Harbour. Explore Downtown Dartmouth's renaissance before continuing up to peddle along the Banook lake trails. Return to Halifax via the MacDonald Bridge to experience the Golden Gate of Halifax.
Be sure to bring a picnic for this one and an extra sweater for crossing the bridge. It can be windy!
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Beginner’s Route: EASY
The beginner’s route makes the perfect trip for those looking to enjoy a leisurely ride through the quaint South End of Halifax and into Point Pleasant Park with out the hustle and bustle of Downtown traffic. This ride is also great for families and those needing some extra time to gain for confidence on a bicycle.
NOTE: Please watch for the rail way tracks on the path through the Port of Halifax. Wheels can get caught in track if you do not cross them perpendicular.
LENGTH: ~ 7 km TIME: 1 hr
Beginner’s Route: EASY
The beginner’s route makes the perfect trip for those looking to enjoy a leisurely ride through the quaint South End of Halifax and into Point Pleasant Park with out the hustle and bustle of Downtown traffic. This ride is also great for families and those needing some extra time to gain for confidence on a bicycle.
NOTE: Please watch for the rail way tracks on the path through the Port of Halifax. Wheels can get caught in track if you do not cross them perpendicular.
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Halifax Greenway: EASY
Capture both sides of the Halifax Harbour with this relaxing coastal route. You’ll make your way along the Halifax waterfront first and then catch the Ferry to Dartmouth. Once you arrive follow the trail along the coast line--the views of Halifax from Dartmouth are worth it. Return via the Woodside Ferry or turn around and take the trail back to the main Ferry terminal. This bike route is a Fall Foilage favourite and entirely on dedicated active transportation pathways.
LENGTH: ~ 8 km TIME: 1 hr
Halifax Greenway: EASY
Capture both sides of the Halifax Harbour with this relaxing coastal route. You’ll make your way along the Halifax waterfront first and then catch the Ferry to Dartmouth. Once you arrive follow the trail along the coast line--the views of Halifax from Dartmouth are worth it. Return via the Woodside Ferry or turn around and take the trail back to the main Ferry terminal. This bike route is a Fall Foilage favourite and entirely on dedicated active transportation pathways.
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Downtown Halifax: EASY to MEDIUM
This self-guided bike tour of downtown Halifax will take you through Point Pleasant Park, Dalhousie University, the Public Gardens, in to say hi to Joseph Howe, across the Halifax commons, and up over Citadel Hill. Hop on and off your bike to discover unique Halifax shops and pack a picnic for lunch on the hill.
During this route you will be riding a long side traffic so if you are not fimilar with this setting please take your time.
LENGTH: 10 km TIME: 2 hrs
Downtown Halifax: EASY to MEDIUM
This self-guided bike tour of downtown Halifax will take you through Point Pleasant Park, Dalhousie University, the Public Gardens, in to say hi to Joseph Howe, across the Halifax commons, and up over Citadel Hill. Hop on and off your bike to discover unique Halifax shops and pack a picnic for lunch on the hill.
During this route you will be riding a long side traffic so if you are not fimilar with this setting please take your time.