The Emigrant Statue – La Force du Vent Sculpture loop from Halifax

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The Emigrant Statue – La Force du Vent Sculpture loop from Halifax

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The Emigrant Statue – La Force du Vent Sculpture loop from Halifax

01:37

6.16km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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949 m

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Highlight • Historical Site

Canadian Museum of immigration at Pier 21

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1.36 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 many people who used Nova Scotia as a gateway to the New World.

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1.74 km

La Force du Vent Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Worth seeing!

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1.77 km

The Bicycle Tree

Highlight • Monument

Nice Restaurant

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2.43 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 well as a tribute to the rich maritime history of Halifax. Here you can learn all about seafaring based on the stories of important people and events. Steamboats, watercraft, the Royal Canadian Navy, World War II fleets and the famous Halifax Explosion of 1917 are just some of the themes and events that can be seen in museum exhibitions. You can also learn about the role of Halifax in the sinking of the Titanic.

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2.61 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.
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