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McNab's Island


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 56 attractions in Halifax
Traveller Description: Although this island is not inhabited by permanent residents, it offers hiking and a historic fort and lighthouse.
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Attraction type: Island
Address: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
Tel: 902-426-5080

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29 Aug 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I wish i had known about this island on my first, much longer trip. Only had 2 1/2 hours, so didnt see the whole thing. Nice walk, nice beach. Very quiet, which is the way i like it. Bunkers were interesting and kind of creepy. Def. recommend this to anyone in Halifax. Even the boat ride over was nice. more

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5 of 5 stars
Waterloo, Ontario
14 Jul 2003
18
people found this review helpful

I spent last wednesday hiking through McNab's Island. It was one of the best hikes of my life. The McNab Island Ferry dropped me off, for $10.00 I was picked up in downtown Halifax and picked up when I was ready, try to get that service to Peggy's Cove! I was then outfitted with a detailed map and orientation of... more

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tel: 902-426-5080