Halifax Waterfront Marina Visitor’s Guide Welcome to Halifax, City on the Sea With a population of nearly 400,000, Halifax is the largest city in Atlantic Canada. Our historic waterfront is anchored by one of the Waterfront Development is a provincial Bedford world’s longest urban boardwalk. Its 4 kilometres (2.5 miles) spans Halifax Dartmouth crown corporation developing the strategic the entire length of downtown, so all the luxuries, indulgences, potential of waterfronts in Bedford, Dartmouth, and charms of the city are at your feet. Halifax and Lunenburg. It’s our job to foster the creation of waterfronts that drive economic opportunity, enhance tourism, provide Lunenburg Our foating docks ofer free daytime berthing, as available. We experiences, and refect and protect also ofer overnight and long-term berthing options. This brochure our marine heritage. is designed to give you an overview of Halifax’s marina services, as well as ways to enjoy and explore Halifax and its waterfront. We hope you enjoy this port of call. Important Information CUSTOMS All visitors entering from a foreign port must frst contact: RESCUE COORDINATION CENTRE Canadian Border Services ............................. 1-888-CANPASS (1-888-226-7277) Toll-free telephone ......................................................................1-800-565-1582 Halifax Coast Guard Radio .........................................................VHF Channel 16 HALIFAX MARINE TRAFFIC VHF Channel 12 EMERGENCIES Police, fre or medical ..................................................................Telephone 9-1-1 POLLUTION, DEFECTIVE AIDS TO NAVIGATION, Halifax Regional Police (non emergency line) ............................ 902-490-5020 MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING QE II Health Sciences Centre (non emergency line) .................. 902-473-2700 Toll-free telephone ......................................................................... 1-800-565-1633 Exploring and Enjoying Halifax Step of your vessel and step into the energy of a vibrant port city. THINGS TO DO When you dock in Halifax, you are literally seconds from fne dining, Bishop’s Landing (shops, restaurants) ........................................ 902-422-6412 pubs, museums, cafés, shopping, gardens, galleries, entertainment Boat Tours (Murphy’s The Cable Wharf) ...................................... 902-420-1015 Casino Nova Scotia ........................................................................ 902-425-7777 and more. Ready to explore? Halifax Central Library ................................................................... 902-490-5700 Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market ................................................. 902-429-4043 TOURIST INFORMATION Historic Farmers’ Market ............................................................... 902-329-3276 Tourism Nova Scotia email [email protected] or call .....1-800-565-0000 Historic Properties ......................................................................... 902-429-0410 Waterfront Marina Ofce (for general information) .............. 902-229-2628 (BOAT) I Heart Bikes .................................................................................... 902-406-7774 destinationhalifax.ca • downtownhalifax.ca Kayak Halifax .................................................................................. 902-210-7728 downtowndartmouth.ca • my-waterfront.ca Local Tasting Tours ........................................................................ 902-818-9055 Maritime Museum of the Atlantic ................................................. 902-424-7490 EVENTS McNabs Island ................................................................................ 902-662-3030 A sampling of events to enjoy. Visit my-waterfront.ca and novascotia.com for more. Neptune Theatre ............................................................................. 902-429-7070 June • Ribfest Halifax Point Pleasant Park July • Canada Day Celebrations, Halifax Jazz Festival, Route Halifax St. Pierre Race Province House ............................................................................... 902-424-4661 August • Halifax International Busker Festival, Prismatic Arts Festival (Dartmouth) Public Gardens September • Halifax Oktoberfest Segway Nova Scotia ....................................................................... 902-880-6630 October • Halifax Oyster Festival, Nocturne Art at Night Scotia Bank Centre (events, sports) ............................................ 902-421-8000 Symphony Nova Scotia .................................................................. 902-494-3820 NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 .............................. 902-425-7770 SHORT FERRY RIDE OR WATER TAXI Halifax Citadel. ................................................................................ 902-426-5080 Alderney Farmers’ Market ............................................................. 902-461-4698 Alderney Theatre ............................................................................ 902-461-8401 RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING AND ACCOMMODATIONS Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail For information on seasonal and year-round waterfront and downtown options, visit: destinationhalifax.ca • downtownhalifax.ca downtowndartmouth.ca • my-waterfront.ca Marina Services For more information on Waterfront Development’s marina services, our free daytime berthing program, rates and availability, please contact us. [email protected] my-waterfront.ca myWaterfront @My_Waterfront #mywaterfrontns 4 5 6 Salter ⁕ Seawall 7 8 9 Foundation Summit Sackville Museum Museum Seawall Wharf Wharf Wharf Wharf South North 10 Cable Please Note: Wharf 11 1 Smoking is not allowed on the wharves or museum property. It is very important 2 that boaters understand that the wooden wharves represent a fre hazard. Purdy’s Tall Ships 3 Wharf Quay Samuel Cunard Quay Bishop’s Availability of berths is subject to change seasonally or as impacted by Landing maintenance, special events or other operational considerations. NOT PICTURED Marina 1 TALL SHIPS QUAY 4 SALTER SEAWALL 7 SACKVILLE WHARF 10 CABLE WHARF • Daily and overnight dockage • Daily and overnight dockage • Daily and overnight docking • Daily and overnight docking on 382 ft. (116 m) of seawall on 426 ft. (130 m) of seawall on 180 ft. (54 m) of foating dock on 270 ft. (82 m) of foating dock • Shore power available • Shore power and water available • Shore power and water available • Shore power and water available • Garbage receptacles • Garbage receptacles 2 SAMUEL CUNARD QUAY 5 FOUNDATION SEAWALL (sorted garbage only) (sorted garbage only) • Daily and overnight dockage • Daily and overnight docking on 226 ft. (68 m) of seawall on 210 ft. (64 m) of foating dock 8 MUSEUM WHARF SOUTH 11 PURDY’S WHARF • Shore power available • Shore power and water available • Daily and overnight docking on • Daily and overnight docking • Designated fuel dock • Garbage receptacles over 300 ft. (91 m) of foating dock on 120 ft. (36 m) of foating dock (sorted garbage only) • Shore power and water available ⁕ HALIFAX WATERFRONT 3 BISHOP’S LANDING MARINA • Garbage receptacles MARINA OFFICE • Daily and overnight dockage 6 SUMMIT WHARF (sorted garbage only) Sackville Wharf on 387 ft. (118 m) of foating dock • Daily and overnight docking • Telephone: 902-229-2628 (BOAT) • Shore power and water available on 120 ft. (36 m) of foating dock 9 MUSEUM WHARF NORTH • Email: [email protected] • Garbage receptacles • Water available • Daily and overnight docking (sorted garbage only) • Garbage receptacles on 180 ft. (54 m) of seawall • VHF Channel 68 (sorted garbage only) Free WiFi is available Local Supplies and Services along the Halifax waterfront. BANKS MARINE SUPPLIES AND CHARTS BMO (Bank of Montreal) 5151 George Street ............................... 902-421-3698 Maps and More 1601 Lower Water Street ..................................... 902-422-7106 CIBC B106-1809 Barrington Street ................................................. 902-428-4750 The Binnacle 15 Purcells Cove Road ............................................. 902-479-3595 RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) 1871 Hollis Street .......................... 902-421-8330 The Yacht Shop 3514 Joseph Howe Drive ..................................... 902-445-3278 Scotiabank 5201 Duke Street ......................................................... 902-420-4971 TD Canada Trust 1785 Barrington Street ....................................... 902-420-8040 PHARMACY Atlantic Superstore 1075 Barrington Street .................................. 902-492-3240 CAR RENTAL Lawton’s 5201 Duke Street ............................................................. 902-429-3261 Alamo Car Rental 1161 Hollis Street .............................................. 902-423-0227 Shoppers Drug Mart 5524 Spring Garden Road .......................... 902-429-2400 AVIS 1717 Grafton Street ................................................................. 902-492-2847 Budget Car & Truck Rentals 1554 Hollis Street ........................... 902-492-7542 TAXI SERVICE Enterprise Rent-A-Car 5201 Duke Street ..................................... 902-446-4388 Casino Taxi ..........................................................902-425-6666 or 902-429-6666 Hertz 1919 Upper Water Street ....................................................... 902-421-1763 Yellow Cab ....................................................................................... 902-420-0000 Thrifty Car Rental 1181 Hollis Street ............................................. 902-422-4455