Halifax doesn't depend entirely on seaport and fishery activities to support it's vibrant economy - Tourism is a big part of the city as well.

At the harbor-front, you can get a ride in pretty much any kind of boat ever made. This is Theodore the Tugboat - no longer on tugging duty, just giving tours of the harbor. I'm sure the little kids love him!

I decided to take my tour this way! I'd see a little of the city from land, and then splash into the harbor for a harbor tour! This company has at least four of these running a tour every half-hour.

A view toward the harbor from the back of the Harbor Hopper as it navigates the city street. This part of Halifax is built on a steep slope running into the harbor.

The Town Clock - from the Harbor Hopper as we climbed the hill to the Citadel.

Yes . . . they do.

Guess who owns this nice little boat?

Got it yet?

The boat on the left is the CCS Acadia, the Halifax Maritime Museum's largest "artifact". The Museum is the low brick building just behind the CCS Acadia. The CCS Acadia was launched in 1913 and remained in active service until 1969. She was built for the Canadian government as a hydrographic research vessel and spent most of her time on the seas charting Canada's Atlantic Coast and Hudson Bay.

Murphy's Restaurant - a very nice seafood restaurant on the water - owned by the same people who own the Harbor Hoppers.

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"Tourists don't know where they've been, travelers don't know where they're going." - Paul Theroux

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