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Board a 45' Oceanis Beneteau for a 90-minute, hands-on sail through Halifax Harbour. Learn to tack and take the helm while passing historic wharves, the Citadel, and working waterfronts.
Board a 45' Oceanis Beneteau for a 90-minute, hands-on sail through Halifax Harbour. Learn to tack and take the helm while passing historic wharves, the Citadel, and working waterfronts.
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Operated by J Farwell Sailing Tours · Halifax, Nova Scotia
You step off the wharf and the harbour opens — wind lifting the canvas, gulls punctuating the skyline, and the Citadel and Pier 21 sliding past as the 45' Oceanis Beneteau weighs anchor.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; must be able to step on/off a small yacht and move on deck.
Yes — the tour is designed for beginners and allows guests to be as hands-on as they like with guidance from the crew.
Layered clothing, a windproof jacket, non-slip shoes, and sun protection are recommended; lifejackets are provided if needed.
Infants are permitted but must sit on an adult’s lap; the operator notes the activity is physically easy and family-friendly.
The operator cancels in bad weather; full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure per the booking terms.
Halifax Harbour is a deep, glacially carved natural harbour long used by Indigenous peoples and later developed into a key British and Canadian naval and commercial port.
Visitors are encouraged to avoid single-use plastics and follow crew guidance to minimize disturbance to marine life; local groups monitor water quality and shoreline habitat.
J Farwell Sailing Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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