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Experience the moment the LARC-V military vehicle transitions from land to sea.
The water segment of the 55-minute Harbour Hopper tour takes up roughly half the trip. The transition from city streets to the active harbor water is a main feature of the experience.
You stay in your seat as the driver navigates down the slipway. Once in the water, the marine pilot takes over to cruise past naval installations and historic harbor islands.
1-2 minutesUse a camera strap
The 5-ton retrofitted LARC-V vehicle plunges down the slipway directly into the active Halifax Harbour. The entry is quick and generates a large splash around the vehicle. Keep your camera secure with a strap, but have it ready for this fast transition.
Viewed during 25-minute water segmentAcadian & WWII history
This glacial drumlin island sits in the middle of the harbor. It holds Fort Charlotte and a historic scenic lighthouse. The tour guide explains the island's strategic military role during Acadian history and WWII as you float by.
10 minutesView naval frigates
The boat cruises past Canada's East Coast naval fleet, shipyards, and military installations. You get a clear waterside view of massive modern frigates and coastal defense vessels docked here. The open-air vehicle provides unobstructed sightlines of the working ships.
