Festival Schedule

May 3-4th, 2025 | Explore Halifax's neighbourhoods with passionate local guides.

Saturday, May 3rd

  • Cultivating History: A Tour Through the Halifax Public Gardens

    Led by: Colin Mitchell

    11-12 pm

    Location: North Side of Horticultural Hall

  • A Dog-Friendly Stroll Through Halifax's North End

    Led by: Jenn Marotta

    12-1 pm

    Location: Hydrostone Park (Isleville & Young St) - meet at the monument/circular shaped installation)

  • Historic Gems of Stadacona

    Led by: Tom Tulloch

    1-3 pm

    Location: The RCR Gate - Gottingen Street at Bilby

  • Plot Twist: Halifax(ish)

    Led by: Katy Jean

    1-2 pm

    Location: Last Post Road - Fairview Cemetery

  • Bedford's Role in WWII's Battle of the Atlantic

    Led by: Elizabeth Murphy

    2-3:00 pm

    Location: Dewolf Park, Bedford at the Lions Club open air chalet

Sunday, May 4th

  • College By the Sea: Hidden History of Dalhousie University

    Led by: Colin Mitchell

    11-12 pm

    Location: Henry Hicks Building, Dalhousie University

  • Plot Twist: Dartmouth

    Led by: Katy Jean

    1-2pm

    Location: Christ Church Cemetary

  • Details Coming Soon

Stay tuned for the full schedule!

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Covid Precautions

The Festival organizers will be closely following public health directives to ensure that Walk Leaders and participants are kept safe. We encourage Walk Leaders to create a back-up plan for their walks, should we be discouraged from congregating outdoors.