Join the Friends of McNabs Island on Sunday, July 24 for a guided tour of McNabs Island Provincial Park. Located at the entrance to Halifax Harbour, McNabs Island offers a glimpse into Nova Scotia's colourful past and unspoiled natural beauty.

• Discover the unique history of the island from the Mi’kmaq to “midway king” Bill Lynch,

• Visit the island’s many historic sites including the Victorian Gardens, pop bottle factory, and grounds of the historic Conrad and Lynch homes,

• Learn more about the tragic story of the SS England, stricken with cholera and quarantined near McNabs in 1866,

• Explore historic Fort Ives and Fort McNab and learn how the forts protected Halifax during wartime,

• Beachcomb along sandy Maugers Beach.
  

Departure Point: Meet at 9:15 for the 9:30 am departure from A&M Sea Charters - 87 Government Wharf Rd, in Fisherman's Cove - Eastern Passage, B3G 1M7

A second boat has now been added. For this trip please meet at 10:15 for the 10:30am departure.

Dress for the weather and island environment. Wear sturdy sneakers for hiking; bring sunscreen, sunhats, insect repellent, drinking water and a lunch. When registering, include the number for the cell phone that you will have with you on the island.

For more details contact us at friendsofmcnabsisland@gmail.com or use the “contact us” form on our website http://www.mcnabsisland.ca/

Ticket Prices:

Adults (non-members): $20

Members of Friends of McNabs: $15

Children and youth under 16: $15

Toddlers and babies under 2: Free

NOTE:

• Boat capacity is limited to 27 people.

As the first boat is now full, a second trip has been added. This boat also departs from Eastern Passage, at the same location, but the departure time is 10:30am.

Tickets to this event are non-refundable. In the event of heavy rain, the event will be rescheduled to a later date (TBA).

While this event is now sold out, Friends of McNabs will be hosting a Fall Foliage Tour again this year. That tour will be taking place on October 16th and tickets will become available for purchase in September.