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Government House
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Government House is the name of many of the official residences of governors-general, governors and lieutenant-governors in the Commonwealth and British Overseas Territories. The name is also used in some other countries.
Nearby attractions
Halifax Waterfront
Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3H 4P8, Canada
Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica
5221 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z3, Canada
Harbour Hopper Tours
departure/return point, 1549 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1T3, Canada
Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 1E9, Canada
Neptune Theatre
1593 Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J 2B2, Canada
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 1S3, Canada
The Prow Gallery
1479 Lower Water St Unit 185, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9, Canada
Harbour Hopper
Unnamed Road, Halifax, NS B3J 1S2, Canada
Argyle Fine Art
1559 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z7, Canada
Art 1274 Hollis
1274 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1T6
Nearby restaurants
The Bicycle Thief
1475 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L4, Canada
The Brown Hound Public House
1450 Ironstone Ln, Halifax, NS B3J 0H9, Canada
Black Sheep Restaurant
1496 Lower Water St BH-204, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9, Canada
Ristorante a Mano
1477 Lower Water St Unit 165, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z4, Canada
Tawa Grill
1496 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3R5, Canada
India Paradise - Halifax Downtown
1537 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z5, Canada
YiLan Chinese Halal Restaurant 伊兰轩
1335 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Y9, Canada
Buta ramen
5190 Morris St, Halifax, NS B3J 1B3, Canada
Cabin Coffee
1554 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V3, Canada
Au Liban
1460 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z2, Canada
Nearby local services
Alexander Keith's
1496 Lower Water St #312, Halifax, NS B3J 1R9, Canada
Brewery Market
1496 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3R5, Canada
Halifax Brewery Market
312-1496 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 0J3, Canada
Black Market Boutique
1545 Grafton St, Halifax, NS B3J 2B9, Canada
Pane e Circo
1475 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 0L4, Canada
Granite Springs Golf Club
1541 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z4, Canada
Johny's Pork Shack
5244 Blowers St, Halifax, NS B3J 1J7, Canada
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS B3J 3S8, Canada
‭Touch of Gold‬ - Official Rolex Retailer
5490 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax, NS B3J 2J4, Canada
FireWorks Gallery
1569 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z7, Canada
Nearby hotels
Four Points by Sheraton Halifax
1496 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 3Z1, Canada
Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown
5120 Salter Street, Registration number STR2425T5341, Halifax, NS B3J 0A1, Canada
The Halliburton
5184 Morris St, Halifax, NS B3J 1B3, Canada
Moore Suites
1352 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1T9, Canada
Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax
1583 Brunswick St, Halifax, NS B3J 2G1, Canada
HI Halifax Heritage House
1253 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Y3, Canada
The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel
1649 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3J 1V8, Canada
Residence Inn by Marriott Halifax Downtown
1599 Grafton St, Halifax, NS B3J 2C3, Canada
The Westin Nova Scotian
1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS B3H 2P6, Canada
Moore Suites
5150 Salter St, Halifax, NS B3J 0A1, Canada
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Government House

1451 Barrington St, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z2, Canada
4.6(17)
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Government House is the name of many of the official residences of governors-general, governors and lieutenant-governors in the Commonwealth and British Overseas Territories. The name is also used in some other countries.

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attractions: Halifax Waterfront, Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Harbour Hopper Tours, Halifax Central Library, Neptune Theatre, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, The Prow Gallery, Harbour Hopper, Argyle Fine Art, Art 1274 Hollis, restaurants: The Bicycle Thief, The Brown Hound Public House, Black Sheep Restaurant, Ristorante a Mano, Tawa Grill, India Paradise - Halifax Downtown, YiLan Chinese Halal Restaurant 伊兰轩, Buta ramen, Cabin Coffee, Au Liban, local businesses: Alexander Keith's, Brewery Market, Halifax Brewery Market, Black Market Boutique, Pane e Circo, Granite Springs Golf Club, Johny's Pork Shack, Discovery Centre, ‭Touch of Gold‬ - Official Rolex Retailer, FireWorks Gallery
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+1 902-424-7001
Website
lt.gov.ns.ca

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Halifax Waterfront

Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica

Harbour Hopper Tours

Halifax Central Library

Neptune Theatre

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

The Prow Gallery

Harbour Hopper

Argyle Fine Art

Art 1274 Hollis

Halifax Waterfront

Halifax Waterfront

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica

Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica

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Harbour Hopper Tours

Harbour Hopper Tours

4.7

(673)

Open 24 hours
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Halifax Central Library

Halifax Central Library

4.7

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Open until 9:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Government House

The Bicycle Thief

The Brown Hound Public House

Black Sheep Restaurant

Ristorante a Mano

Tawa Grill

India Paradise - Halifax Downtown

YiLan Chinese Halal Restaurant 伊兰轩

Buta ramen

Cabin Coffee

Au Liban

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The Bicycle Thief

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The Brown Hound Public House

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Black Sheep Restaurant

Black Sheep Restaurant

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Open until 10:00 PM
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Ristorante a Mano

Ristorante a Mano

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Open until 10:00 PM
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Alexander Keith's

Brewery Market

Halifax Brewery Market

Black Market Boutique

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Granite Springs Golf Club

Johny's Pork Shack

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‭Touch of Gold‬ - Official Rolex Retailer

FireWorks Gallery

Alexander Keith's

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Brewery Market

Brewery Market

4.7

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Halifax Brewery Market

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Black Market Boutique

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4.6
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Got here about 1:00 pm on a holiday Monday local civic holiday and they were offering tours of the house. We had a small group of about 8 people and we toured the ground floors. Included Ball Room, Sitting Room, banquet room and grand staircase room. We also caught the changing of the guard. Great show enjoyed the complete experience, had to wait 15 min for your guide and tour took about 30 min Apparently they provide free tours on...

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5.0
6y

It was open and we had tour inside. The guide is amazing and detailed. There are 2 guards outside and at first I thought they are statue but then I saw them breathing as I got closer to them. Very nice place and good one for a person who loves history and heritage. Especially is showcases nova scotia history and relation of that to...

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5.0
9y

Place with so much history. I accompanied my friend for her citizenship oath taking and I was so appreciative of the warm welcome of the staff and immigration officer and employees. This is a must see during the Doors Open...

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Graeme GeeGraeme Gee
Got here about 1:00 pm on a holiday Monday local civic holiday and they were offering tours of the house. We had a small group of about 8 people and we toured the ground floors. Included Ball Room, Sitting Room, banquet room and grand staircase room. We also caught the changing of the guard. Great show enjoyed the complete experience, had to wait 15 min for your guide and tour took about 30 min Apparently they provide free tours on civic holidays
Cheryl AnneCheryl Anne
Place with so much history. I accompanied my friend for her citizenship oath taking and I was so appreciative of the warm welcome of the staff and immigration officer and employees. This is a must see during the Doors Open Halifax event.
Jean-Francois LeBlancJean-Francois LeBlanc
Recently visited this Government House during a private tour. Very nice experience with lots of history here. Tour guide was very knowledgeable with the royal family details. Highly recommended!
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Got here about 1:00 pm on a holiday Monday local civic holiday and they were offering tours of the house. We had a small group of about 8 people and we toured the ground floors. Included Ball Room, Sitting Room, banquet room and grand staircase room. We also caught the changing of the guard. Great show enjoyed the complete experience, had to wait 15 min for your guide and tour took about 30 min Apparently they provide free tours on civic holidays
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Place with so much history. I accompanied my friend for her citizenship oath taking and I was so appreciative of the warm welcome of the staff and immigration officer and employees. This is a must see during the Doors Open Halifax event.
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Recently visited this Government House during a private tour. Very nice experience with lots of history here. Tour guide was very knowledgeable with the royal family details. Highly recommended!
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