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Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown Scavenger Hunt: The Griffin’s Pond Gauntlet

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Experience the Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown scavaHunt, where Harbor City charm meets interactive fun! Embark on a scavenger hunt adventure through iconic spots like Boer War Memorial Fountain and Griffin's Pond. Solve riddles, tackle challenges, and discover local history on this flexible walking tour packed with teamwork and sightseeing.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Halifax. This top rated Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.54 miles and has 5 stops.

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Activity Info: The Griffin’s Pond Gauntlet

Halifax is known as the Atlantic Gateway, famous for it's vibrant waterfront, Citadel Hill views, and rich maritime heritage. This neighborhood buzzes with energy and stories around every corner. The hunt kicks off near Boer War Memorial Fountain, leading you through missions at Islander Tree, Flora Roman Statue, Alexander Keith’s grave, and more. Expect photo ops, trivia challenges, and quirky facts along the way. Whether you are a local seeking new perspectives or a visitor ready to explore downtown gems like Public Gardens Oasis or Province House Heritage, the hunt brings people together for memorable moments in the heart of Halifax.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Boer War Memorial Fountain

Discover a hidden gem in the heart of Harbor City during your Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown Scavenger Hunt. This spot offers quirky local trivia, fun photo challenges, and a dash of history for your team to uncover.

Islander Tree

This stop brings you close to Citadel Hill's storied past. Expect lots of fun with outdoor missions, local trivia, and scenic points of interest that make every scavenger hunt adventure memorable.

Flora Roman Statue

Step into the world of Province House Heritage. Your team will solve puzzles tied to local history, uncovering hidden gems while enjoying this lively part of downtown on your scavenger hunt adventure.

Griffin's Pond

Pause at this landmark for a quick mission inspired by Alexander Keith's Brewery lore. Enjoy fun facts and quirky riddles as you explore the neighborhood's vibrant atmosphere with your team.

Alexander Keith’s grave

Dive into Maritime Museum history with a twist—your scavenger hunt adventure here features unique missions and photo ops that highlight Halifax's seafaring spirit in the heart of downtown.

How the Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and rally your team for an app-powered adventure in downtown Halifax! The Let's Roam app guides you through riddles, photo missions, and exciting challenges while exploring city landmarks. Earn points as you complete each mission. Compete with others on the leaderboard while discovering hidden gems from Griffin's Pond to Alexander Keith’s grave—all at your own pace!

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: Boer War Memorial Fountain, Sackville St, Halifax, NS B3H 1X8, Canada

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.87 KM (0.54 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Griffin’s Pond Gauntlet

Gather your crew for a Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown scavaHunt—perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, date nights or spontaneous weekend fun! Bring friends or colleagues for unforgettable group outings filled with laughter. Customize your experience with unique challenges and team roles. Whether it is friendly competition or creative teamwork you crave, this walking tour delivers bonding moments right in the heart of Harbor City.

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Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts

Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown Scavenger Hunt High Score

Think you have what it takes to top Halifax? On your downtown scavenger hunt adventure, each teammate will solve riddles at Boer War Memorial Fountain, snap photos by Flora Roman Statue and answer trivia near Alexander Keith’s grave. Work together to climb up the leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights in Harbor City!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2468
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2365
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2115

Do you have what it takes to be a Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown Scavenger Hunt champion?

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Reviews for Halifax Nova Scotia Downtown Scavenger Hunt: The Griffin’s Pond Gauntlet

5 star reviews

Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to explore downtown Hali. The mix of history, art, and outdoor activity made it one of my favorite tours ever through this lively neighborhood.

Corinne Shepherd

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If you are visiting the Harbour City, this is the top thing to do. The hunt took us to iconic points of interest and challenged us with puzzles at every stop around Downtown.

Kira Dawson

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Exploring LODE with ScavengerHunt.com made me see Downtown in new ways. The walking tour was full of historic gems like Alexander Keith’s grave and murals by Griffin's Pond.

Miles Cameron

5 star reviews

For a date night in Hali, this scavenger hunt adventure was so much fun. We laughed a lot while hunting for clues near the Flora Roman Statue and Boer War Fountain.

Jenna Walters

5 star reviews

My family loved the Downtown Halifax Scavenger Hunt. The riddles led us to cool spots like Islander Tree and Griffin's Pond. It was a perfect family day outdoors.

Elliot Burns

5 star reviews

The ScavengerHunt.com app made it easy to explore Bluenose Towns historic points of interest. It is a great thing to do for tourists wanting to see all of Downtown Halifax.

Leland Rutherford

5 star reviews

This was hands-down one of the best walking tours I have done in Donwtown Hali. Loved learning about hidden gems like Griffins Pond and reading plaques at Boer War Memorial Fountain.

Sierra Davenport

5 star reviews

If you want an outdoor thing to do around Downtown, this scavenger hunt is perfect. We wandered past Alexander Keiths grave and discovered so much local history along the way.

Finn Baxter

5 star reviews

Took my partner on this Downtown scavenger hunt adventure for our date and we had such a fun day walking by Griffins Pond and solving clues at the Flora Statue. Super memorable date idea in Hali.

Natalie Kerrigan

5 star reviews

I loved exploring Bluenose Town with my family on the Halifax Scavenger Hunt. The Boer War Fountain and Islander Tree were a hit with everyone. Highly recommend for families.

Harrison McAllister

5 star reviews

This scavenger hunt is a must do thing to do in Halifax We learned about local legends solved riddles near Alexander Keiths grave and enjoyed every minute downtown

Linden Carver

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown on foot with ScavengerHuntcom let us see quirky plaques and hidden gems like Griffin Pond A top walking tour for anyone visiting Bluenose City

Sloane Fletcher

5 star reviews

If you are seeking an outdoor adventure in the Heartbeat Downtown this scavenger hunt has it all Missions by Boer War Fountain and mural art made exploring so fun

Ainsley Morrison

5 star reviews

My date and I loved wandering through Halifaxs core unraveling clues near Islander Tree and Keiths resting spot One of the best date ideas in the Harbour District

Elliot Hawkins

5 star reviews

The Downtown scavenger hunt was a hit with my family We cracked puzzles at Griffin Pond and the Flora statue while discovering Bluenose City history together

Rowan Bishop

5 star reviews

As someone visiting Canada by the Sea, I found this scavenger hunt to be one of the best things to do around Downtown Halifax. The points of interest were truly unique.

Shelby Merrick

5 star reviews

Exploring Hali's downtown with ScavengerHunt.com was awesome. We discovered hidden gems like the Boer War Fountain while learning cool facts on this walking tour.

Dana Winslow

5 star reviews

If you love outdoor activities, check out this Downtown Halifax adventure. Walking past Alexander Keiths grave and the Islander Tree made our treasure hunt unforgettable.

Graham Fenton

5 star reviews

My partner and I tried the Downtown scavenger hunt on a date and it was such a blast. The Flora Roman Statue clue made us laugh and explore the heart of Hali together.

Elena Hollis

5 star reviews

The Halifax Scavenger Hunt in downtown Hali was packed with fun challenges for the whole family. We loved visiting Griffin's Pond and solving quirky riddles together.

Cameron Thatcher

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