For tourists who wish to explore the coastal city of Halifax in a unique way, I Heart Bikes is a must-visit site. This company offers cycle tours around the city lasting two to four hours, which help you discover the best attractions, restaurants and shops. Couples and small groups opting for private tours can enjoy the customized services of a knowledgeable tour guide. These guided tours are really meant for a tourist who wants a quick overview of the city. If you would like to take your own time exploring Halifax and linger at favorite tourist spots, then I Heart Bikes offers cycle rentals. However, the guided tour takes you to hidden gems that are hard to discover by yourself. This company also manages a shop selling bells, baskets and other bicycle accessories.

If you seek the hidden gems of Halifax without spending a cent, Halifax Free Walking Tours is your answer. This company provides guided tours free of charge between the months of June and November. Most tours are in French or English but groups can make requests in advance to conduct tours in Arabic or Mandarin Chinese. Walk through streets full of historic landmarks, explore the harbor area and waterfront parks, and learn about the best eateries in the city. The tours start at a major city landmark: Halifax Town Clock at Halifax Citadel National Historic Site. Though the tours are free, donations are welcomed as this is the only source of profit for the tour operator.

Hatfield Farm is a favorite with horse riding enthusiasts and offers miles of trails through picturesque woods. With wagon and sleigh rides, riding classes, and pony rides for children, it is the best place in Halifax to learn horse riding. Activities range from short rides for kids to lessons in advanced horse handling, grooming, tacking and western riding for adults. You can also learn more about other farm animals at the Petting Zoo, play mini golf at a course surrounded by wilderness, and end the day dancing and eating by the campfire. Do not forget to take kids to the Rubber Rodeo where they can bounce and jump to their heart's content. The beautiful farmland and its accompanying lodge and restaurant can be rented for hosting weddings and corporate events.

Halifax's expansive coastal base allows for unique water adventures, and helping you undertake those is East Coast Outfitters (ECO). Located in the fishing village of Lower Prospect near Halifax, this agency is one of the most definitive spots from where to learn sea kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. Robust touring and lessons are at the heart of East Coast Outfitters' program, where one can choose from private lessons, paddling clinics, half-day workshops and advanced level courses - as per your acquaintance with this water sport. The guides here are incredibly knowledgeable and certified paddlers themselves, ensuring you are in good hands.