Event: CACUSS 2025 Excursions and Add-ons 
REGISTRATION FOR EXCURSIONS IS FULL/CLOSED. Tickets for each tour are LIMITED. Note that each of these excursions are private tours for CACUSS delegates and a great way to meet fellow conference participants from across the country while experiencing local sites!
Harbour Hopper Tour Sunday, June 8, 2025 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Price: $50 plus HST. Departure Location: Salter Lot, 5050 Salter Street Description: All aboard Halifax's most popular boat tour – the Harbour Hopper Tour - a fun, fast-paced adventure by land and sea! From your seat aboard this impressive, retrofitted military vehicle, you'll have unparalleled views of Halifax’s most noteworthy sites, beautiful landscape, and historic and modern architecture. Your knowledgeable and very entertaining guide will share historical facts and lesser-known stories about Halifax and will keep you somewhat entertained with the occasional knee-slapper. From the winding streets of Halifax, your adventure continues as you SPLASH into the Halifax Harbour. Your driver is now your Captain, and there’s more to explore so keep your camera ready for unique photo opportunities of our active Harbour, Georges Island National Historic Site, the Halifax Waterfront, and more. This award-winning, fully narrated amphibious tour is one you won’t soon forget! Tour offered by Ambassatours, click here to learn more. What is included: This tour is non-refundable.
Wine Enthusiast Lunch and Tastings Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025 11:00-5:00 Price: $185 plus HST Departure Location: Halifax Convention Centre - 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0E6
Description: Let’s go to Nova Scotia’s wine region - for a sommelier-guided wine tasting tour. Travel by bus to two very distinct wineries in the Avon Valley and Gaspereau Valley - learn about their unique terroirs, sample the wines, and discover for yourself why Nova Scotian wines have been awarded over 200 international and national awards. Past guests agree that this is one of the best wine tasting tours in Nova Scotia.
What is included: Transportation (via coach) in the beautiful Nova Scotia Wine Country to 3 wineries. Lunch and Tasting and Bent Ridge Winery Tasting at Lucketts Winery
Tasting at L'Acadie Winery
Other details Feel free to bring spending money to purchase wine or additional snacks/gifts at the wineries.
This tour will run rain or shine. This tour is non refundable.
Peggy’s Cove Tour Sunday, June 8, 2025 12:00-4:00 pm Price: $89 plus HST Departure Location: 1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax. Description: Of the over 160 historic lighthouses located across the province of Nova Scotia, none is more well-known, more visited, and likely more photographed than Peggy's Point Lighthouse located in the quaint fishing village of Peggy's Cove. Built over a century ago, the lighthouse stands tall among enormous granite boulders and the crashing waves of the powerful Atlantic Ocean. Spend time exploring the scenic surroundings before making your way to the charming, active fishing village below where you'll find shops, places to dine, the William deGarthe Art Gallery, and more. A visit to Nova Scotia is not complete without a visit to Peggy's Cove. Now Open Peggy's Cove's accessible viewing deck welcomes everyone to take in the beautiful of Peggy's Cove from a different vantage point. Stay Safe on Shore The rocky coastline and ocean water around Peggy’s Cove is dangerous. Rogue waves (unpredictable, rough waves) commonly splash up over the rocks, even on calm, sunny days. Stay off the wet, dark rocks and do not swim. Tour offered by Ambassatours, click here to learn more. What is included: This tour is non-refundable. Other details: Amos Pewter: Become an Artisan $15+HST
Join us for a captivating experience. Be introduced to one of our talented Artisans who will show you the art of molding pewter. As you tour our workshop, watch how molten pewter is transformed into our beautiful designs inspired by nature and our coastal surroundings including the world famous Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse. After learning our special tricks, it is your turn to be the artisan. Use tools to try your hand at wax carving and finishing your own pewter piece to take home.
NOTE: This experience can be added during your tour ticket purchase. Daily show times are at 1pm. To learn more: Peggy's Cove Tour from Halifax | Visit Peggy's Cove | Nova Scotia
Drag Brunch (with AACUSS),
12:00 pm $25 plus HST SOLD OUT! Location: Stardust Bar + Kitchen https://www.stardustbar.ca, 1688 Barrington Street What’s included: Drag show and brunch item What’s not included: Drinks and tips!
Join us as we celebrate the end of AACUSS 2025 and the beginning of CACUSS 2025 at the AACUSS Drag Brunch! A chance for Atlantic Canada to officially welcome colleagues from across Canada to Halifax! Enjoy a high-energy variety show featuring local kings and/or queens while indulging in your favourite brunch classics! Registration is being hosted by AACUSS and can be accessed here https://www.aacuss.ca/event-6089479/Registration
Closing Event Additional/Guest Ticket Wednesday, June 11 7:00-? $70 plus HST Halifax Convention Centre Do you have a guest or a colleague you'd like to join you at the Closing Event? Limited guest tickets are available.
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Africville Museum
Sunday, June 8, 2025
1:00-3:00pm
Price: $10 plus transportation (participants will pay themselves at the Museum)
Departure Location: Halifax Convention Centre - 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0E6
Description:
An important part of Canada and Nova Scotia History, the Africville Museum offers a unique look at this important community. Participants will meet a volunteer at the Halifax Convention Centre and will as a group self-arrange transportation (10 minute drive) to the Museum. Upon arrival, someone will give you a brief introduction to the museum, African Nova Scotian history, the replica church and how to use the kiosks. You will then be free to roam the museum.
What is included:
n/a We are asking folks to sign up in advance so we know how many people to expect. Transportation and admission to the museum ($10) will be on your own.
Other details
–Feel free to bring some extra money to purchase t-shirts, hats and books from their small gift shop.
To learn more:
Africville Museum – A Spirit That Lives On
This tour will run rain or shine.
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