McNab's Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia - Boating, Walking, History Tour
We will journey back hundreds of years when we finish our short boat ride and make our way onto the shores of McNab's Island. Home to a number of historical forts, this island situated at the mouth of the Halifax Harbour has a vast history that includes ghosts, treasure and even sea serpents.
Tour Details:
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Tour Highlights: |
| Length: |
5.0 km |
 Fort McNab's
Fort Ives
Sherbrooke Tower
Hangman's Beach |
| Level of Difficulty: |
Easy |
| Duration: |
4.5 hours |
| Price: |
$75.00/person (+Tax)* |
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*Price above includes: Transportation, lunch and tour guide. We accept CASH only for all of our half-day and full-day tours. These tours can be paid for on the day of the tour. This tour starts and ends in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The 'Glimpse Back In Time' McNab's Island Tour Schedule 2012:
About McNab's Island, Nova Scotia
McNab’s Island is about 5 km long and up to 1.5 km wide and is home to a variety of wildlife including fox, rabbit, deer and over 206 species of birds. McNab’s Island is located at the mouth of Halifax Harbour and was originally covered in forest, which the founders of Halifax were quick to exploit. Over the years, most of the island was cultivated and the wood lots harvested.
During the 1860’s the military purchased large sections of the island to establish a military presence and eventually construct 3 fortifications, Ives Point Battery, Fort McNab and Hugonin Battery to better defend Halifax. During WWI and WWII, the island was largely under military control.
Fort McNab's played a key role in Halifax’s defence against intruders by controlling the marine access into Halifax Harbour. Searchlights on McNabs Island patrolled the Harbour and submarine nets were laid between the island and mainland near present day Point Pleasant Park.
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