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11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm & 5pm daily Jun-Sep) One-hour tours on this funny-looking
cartoon-character boat of book and television fame are particularly good for chil-
dren under six.
Outside the Center
Point Pleasant Park PARK
Some 39km of nature trails, picnic spots and the Prince of Wales Martello Tower (a
round 18th-century defensive structure) are all found within this 75-hectare sanctuary,
just 1.5km south of the city center. Trails around the perimeter of the park offer views of
McNabs Island, the open ocean and the North West Arm. Bus 9 along Barrington St goes
to Point Pleasant, and there's ample free parking off Point Pleasant Dr.
McNabs Island ISLAND
( www.mcnabsisland.ca ) Fine sand and cobblestone shorelines, salt marshes, abandoned mil-
itary fortifications and forests paint the scenery of this 400-hectare island in Halifax har-
bor. Staff of the McNabs Island Ferry ( 902-465-4563; www.mcnabsisland.com ; Govern-
ment Wharf; round-trip adult/child $20/10; 24hr) will provide you with a map and an ori-
entation to 30km of roads and trails on the island. For camping reservations contact the
Department of Natural Resources ( 902-861-2560) . The ferry runs from Fisherman's
Cove in Eastern Passage, a short drive through Dartmouth.
Activities
Cycling
Cycling is a great way to see sites on the outskirts of Halifax. You can take bikes on the
ferries to Dartmouth or cycle over the MacDonald Bridge. There are usually a few places
renting out bikes by Bishop's Landing (at the end of Bishop St) along the waterfront for
$9 per hour or $15 for a half day from mid-June through August.
Otherwise, Pedal & Sea Adventures ( 877-772-5699, 902-857-9319;
www.pedalandseaadventures.com ; bicycle rental per day/week from $35/140) will deliver the
bike to you, complete with helmet, lock and repair kit. It also leads good-value self-
guided tours; five-day trips including lodging and meals cost from $1099.
Hiking