Tours & Events
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HaliFlocks tours are designed to be low barrier for all participants. Tours are enjoyable for people of all levels of experience, age, and background.
- Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes
- Be ready to roam around and be patient
- Bring a pair of binoculars if you have one — there will also be some binoculars and monoculars available to borrow at the tour
No registration is required.
HaliFlocks tours and events mainly take place in Halifax and the surrounding region. HRM and the wider region is a birding hotspot featuring a diverse array of environments that welcome a proportionately diverse range of bird species.
HaliFlocks is migratory by nature and will also embark on birding opportunities across Nova Scotia. These longer distance birding opportunities will explore special birding hotspots.
Rain Policy: Weekly tours in the Halifax Public Gardens follow a rain or shine policy, but do not take place during thunder and lightning.
Special tour rain dates, unless otherwise stated, will be the day following the scheduled tour. Come back to the website or view the HaliFlocks Instagram Story for updates on tour scheduling and status.
May 20, 2026 · Up to and Including October 7, 2026!
Free Weekly Bird Tour in the Halifax Public Gardens
Every Wednesday Morning
7:30 am to 8:30 am
Beginning at the Camp Hill Cemetery Summer Street Entrance
Weekly tours run from May 20 to October 7!
Bring a pair of binoculars if you have them and, more importantly, bring patience and curiosity.
According to eBird, 129 wild bird species have been documented in the Halifax Public Gardens.
“A great way to start the day and learn about a wide variety of birds in this city” - Tour Attendee/Future You
Check out some videos showing you a bit more of what to expect:
Halifax Public Gardens Bird Tour Preview 2023
June 27, 2026 · Meet in Upper Parking Lot at the end of Tower Road at Halifax Transit Stop 8409.
Point Pleasant Park Special Tour
Come explore the birds of various environments of Point Pleasant Park on HaliFlock’s second official special tour!
The guided portion of the tour will run from 9:00 am to 10:30am.
Meet in Upper Parking Lot at the end of Tower Road at Halifax Transit Stop 8409.
Rain date is June 28
July 18, 2026 · Meet at the former site of Craig's Grocer (6528 NS-366, Northport)
Amherst Shore Provincial Park Migratory Event
Come explore the warbler and thrush filled trees of Amherst Shore Provincial Park on HaliFlock's first migratory event tour outside of HRM!
The guided portion of the tour will run from 9:00 am to 11:00am (a lot of ground to cover).
Meet in the parking lot of the former Craig's Grocery Store and we will delve into the leafy and coastal environs surrounding Amherst Shore Provincial Park.
Bug repellant is advised.
Rain date is July 19.
July 25, 2026 · Fort Needham Memorial (3340 Union Street)
Fort Needham Memorial Park Special "Twofer" Event
Join us for this special two tours in one day event in the high elevation of Fort Needham Memorial Park!
We will meet at 7:30 AM and hang out to observe the birds around us for an hour or so. The tour will then reconvene at 7:00 PM to see what's happening as sunset approaches.
Meet at the Parking Lot at the North End of the Park. We will proceed to the Memorial and surrounding area to take stock of the birds occupying and passing through the area.
This is a rain or shine event.