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Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
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Explore the history of sports in Halifax on a self-guided walking tour
| Downtown Halifax | |
| 2 hours | |
| Free | |
| Year-Round |
About This Experience
The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame has created a free walking tour for you to explore all the historic sporting sites of Halifax!
Follow the guide or grab a booklet at the Hall of Fame museum, and enjoy a self-guided tour around some of the most important sport heritage sites in Halifax.
There are three different routes of varying lengths with 18 points of interest. Each route begins at the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame, where you can start your walk with a free museum visit and a special exhibit featuring artifacts from the places highlighted on the walking routes.
Route 1: Downtown Core Loop
- Walking time (non-stop): 50 minutes
- Recommended time: 2 hours
- Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Route 2: South End Loop
- Walking time (non-stop): 1 hour 50 minutes
- Recommended time: 3 hours
- Difficulty: Medium-Hard
Route 3: North End Loop
- Walking time (non-stop): 1 hour 30 minutes
- Recommended time: 2.5 hours
- Difficulty: Medium
What to Bring
Walking shoes
What is Provided
Booklets with route details
Maps
Historical info
Things you should know
| Daily Availability: | Sunday - Saturday |
| Meetup Location | Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax |
| Hours | YEAR ROUND: Mon-Fri 10am-5pm . JULY & AUGUST Sat-Sun 12pm-4pm |
| Scotiabank Centre events | Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame is also open before all Scotiabank Centre events |
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