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Spousal ToursSunday, October 2, 20111. Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University and Saint Mary’s University TourTime: Buses depart outside the front of the Delta Halifax by 10:00 am latest and return at approximately 4:00 pm Join this hosted tour of Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University and Saint Mary’s University to find out about what Halifax’s local institutions have to offer.
2. Deluxe Halifax City Tour, Including Lunch at the Stag’s Head and a Tour and Tasting at the Historic Alexander Keith’s BreweryTime: Buses depart outside the front of the Delta Halifax by 9:00 am latest and return at approximately 4:00 pm City Tour Join your kilted guide for our most complete Halifax City Tour! This informative and fun filled ride will immerse you in the history and culture of our city. Hear of Halifax's war years and of the exploits and heroism of the citizens who lived through the devastating Halifax Explosion. View Historic Properties, the Titanic Burial site, the Spring Garden Road area, Province House, Old Town Clock, St. Paul's Church, City Hall, Grand Parade, Government House, the busy port, Point Pleasant Park, residential areas, Citadel Hill National Historic Site and much more. From tales of disaster and triumph to remarkable stories of everyday life. Discover the people and places that have made Halifax one of the most unique and captivating cities in North America!
This tour is ideal for people who want to experience a Nova Scotian good time with Celtic music, great company, and great beer. At the brewery your guests will experience true Nova Scotia history as they engage in a one hour tour of the Keith’s Brewery and then meet some new characters at the Stag’s Head Tavern.
Monday, October 3, 20113. Mahone Bay, Peggy’s Cove and Lunch in HubbardsTime: Buses depart outside the front of the Delta Halifax by 9:00 am latest and return at approximately 4:00 pm We begin in Mahone Bay for some light shopping and sightseeing. Your guests will have an opportunity to learn some of the history of this beautiful area along the way.
Mahone Bay is both a postcard-perfect maritime town and an ideal base for exploring the stretch of coastline known as the South Shore." Named one of Canada's best small-town downtowns by Harrowsmith Country Life Magazine, Mahone Bay is also considered by many as one of the most beautiful towns in Canada. Situated on a bay of more than 100 islands, our Nova Scotian town, which the New York Times calls "pretty as a picture", is a treasury of history, culture and 19th century architecture. The charming main street hosts an assortment of art galleries, specialty shops and living museum all within an easy stroll. Romantic restaurants, comfortable small inns, golfing and a full service spa complement the serenity and natural beauty of Mahone Bay to make this a very special destination.
From there it’s on to the Peggy’s Cove Tour Tuesday, October 4, 20114. Grand Pré Wine Enthusiast TourTime: Buses depart outside the front of the Delta Halifax by 9:00 am latest and return at approximately 4:00 pm Spend a leisurely day experiencing the wineries of Nova Scotia and scenic beauty of the Annapolis Valley. Your Nova Scotia wine experience includes wine tastings at two of the province's premiere wineries (Grand Pre Winery and L’Acadie Winery pending availability) as well as a two-course gourmet lunch with paired wines at a local restaurant. Begin the day a Nova Scotia wine enthusiast, end the day a Nova Scotia wine lover.
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Keith’s Brewery Tour
You will begin with a tour of the Keith’s Brewery as it was in 1863 - actors in period costume and character will show you everything there is to know about Keith’s India Pale Ale, bringing the great Brewmaster himself alive in song and story. Next, you will move upstairs to the Beer Institute and have an opportunity to sample beers from around the world with the guidance of a spirited and friendly Beer Instructor in a relaxed setting. They’ll be able to answer any modern-day questions you might have, and will provide you with a solid foundation of beer knowledge to amuse and amaze your friends.
