The Emigrant Statue – Halifax Town Clock loop from Halifax

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The Emigrant Statue – Halifax Town Clock loop from Halifax

Moderate

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The Emigrant Statue – Halifax Town Clock loop from Halifax

02:51

10.7km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 3.57 km for 20 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.67 km

The Emigrant Statue

Highlight • Monument

The statue was created by Scottish artist Armando Barbon and unveiled on October 11, 2013. It depicts an emigrant carrying a suitcase and looking out to sea, symbolic of the …

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6.05 km

La Force du Vent Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Worth seeing!

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6.20 km

The Bicycle Tree

Highlight • Monument

Nice Restaurant

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6.84 km

Stubborn Goat Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

Delicious food and a good selection if craft beer

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7.00 km

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Highlight • Historical Site

Canada's oldest and largest maritime museum is nestled among the piers and boathouses of Halifax Harbor. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is a historic, educational and cultural landmark, as …

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7.18 km

Queen's Landing – Queen’s Marque Waterfront

Highlight • Viewpoint

Queen’s Landing is part of Queen’s Marque the new waterfront neighbourhood of downtown Halifax. The harbour stairs allow for comfortable seating and a chance to connect to the water of the Atlantic Ocean.
residences.queensmarque.com/landscape-architecture

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7.87 km

Halifax Town Clock

Highlight • Monument

Halifax Town Clock, also called Old Town Clock is a landmark of the historic Halifax. The Town Clock began keeping time in October 1803.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax_Town_Clock

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8.01 km

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

Highlight • Historical Site

The Halifax Citadel National Historic Site sits on the hilltop of Citadel Hill. This location was chosen in 1749 to build a fort to protect the city until 1909. It …

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

1.82 km

1.12 km

265 m

Surfaces

6.81 km