Fees · Destination Guide
Halifax and the Chebucto Coast
Cold Atlantic coves, harbour marine life and history-rich wreck days from Halifax.
Key fee: Halifax Port diving authorization
No standard visitor price verified
Fees · Destination Guide
Cold Atlantic coves, harbour marine life and history-rich wreck days from Halifax.
Key fee: Halifax Port diving authorization
No standard visitor price verified
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Expect Canadian-dollar equipment/course prices, ordinary sales tax, paid optional island/tour/museum experiences and a local accommodation marketing levy. The Nova Scotia HST is 14 percent. The Halifax accommodation levy is 3 percent on applicable stays. There is no evidence of one universal Chebucto marine-park diver tag. Crucially, harbour diving requires individualized authorization where Halifax Port rules apply, while other provincial heritage and protected-area restrictions can still apply. Fees and inclusion vary by provider, and the advertised 2026 tour is historical rather than currently available.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Port diving authorization | No standard visitor price verified Specific authorized diving operation and conditions | Diving in Halifax Port jurisdiction | Not a retail ticket; follow Halifax Port Authority Port Control authorization process | An application/authorization is mandatory under the regulations. Confirm the latest jurisdictional boundary and lead time with the Port Authority. There is no evidence of an unconditional harbour shore-diving pass. |
| Nova Scotia harmonized sales tax (HST) | 14% Current provincial consumption tax rate since April 1, 2025 | Taxable goods and services, subject to applicable tax rules | Applied by taxable suppliers; not a separate permit | See Canada Revenue Agency. Some prices may already include tax; check at checkout. |
| Halifax accommodation marketing levy | 3% on applicable accommodation purchase price Applies to eligible stays under the municipal by-law | Qualifying hotel and short-term accommodation stays in Halifax Regional Municipality | Collected by accommodation providers/booking platforms as applicable | See Halifax By-law M-400; exemptions/collection procedures can affect the final bill. |
| PADI Open Water course, East Coast Scuba retail example | CAD $688.78 listed Retail listing accessed during October 2026 research; not a reserved class | New scuba students | East Coast Scuba online store or by contacting the shop | Operator listing indicates Open Water instruction plus drysuit orientation. Verify course dates, certifications, medical prerequisites, mask/snorkel purchases, taxes and other exclusions. |
| PADI Advanced Open Water course, East Coast Scuba retail example | CAD $549.99 listed Retail listing accessed during October 2026 research; not a reserved class | Already certified scuba divers meeting prerequisites | East Coast Scuba online store or contacting the shop | The course listing includes advanced training possibilities; no particular wreck or charter day is guaranteed. |
| 2026 Wild Coast Snorkeling Adventure historical listing | CAD $395 plus applicable tax advertised for 2026 Historical product advertised July 20-September 30, 2026 only | Small-group guided snorkeling passengers; exact dive-site scope unverified | Check operator details through the [Tourism Nova Scotia listing](https://novascotia.com/package/wild-coast-snorkeling-adventure/) for a new season | Do not treat this as a current or future bookable price, or proof that the guided ocean stops stay inside the Chebucto scope. |
| Halifax Transit airport Route 320 adult cash fare | CAD $4.75 listed Published fare at October 2026 research; confirm before travelling | Adult passengers choosing the airport express bus | On board or via eligible local transit fare methods | See Halifax Stanfield transport information. Check current payment rules and changes. |
| Maritime Museum of the Atlantic adult admission | CAD $11 main 2026 season; CAD $5.15 in listed winter season 2026 museum schedule, subject to change | Adult museum visitors | Museum admission counter or official booking channel when available | See museum visiting information. Verify concession, special-exhibition and schedule rules. |
Fee
Specific authorized diving operation and conditions
An application/authorization is mandatory under the regulations. Confirm the latest jurisdictional boundary and lead time with the Port Authority. There is no evidence of an unconditional harbour shore-diving pass.
Current provincial consumption tax rate since April 1, 2025
See Canada Revenue Agency. Some prices may already include tax; check at checkout.
Applies to eligible stays under the municipal by-law
See Halifax By-law M-400; exemptions/collection procedures can affect the final bill.
Retail listing accessed during October 2026 research; not a reserved class
Operator listing indicates Open Water instruction plus drysuit orientation. Verify course dates, certifications, medical prerequisites, mask/snorkel purchases, taxes and other exclusions.
Retail listing accessed during October 2026 research; not a reserved class
The course listing includes advanced training possibilities; no particular wreck or charter day is guaranteed.
Historical product advertised July 20-September 30, 2026 only
Do not treat this as a current or future bookable price, or proof that the guided ocean stops stay inside the Chebucto scope.
Published fare at October 2026 research; confirm before travelling
See Halifax Stanfield transport information. Check current payment rules and changes.
2026 museum schedule, subject to change
See museum visiting information. Verify concession, special-exhibition and schedule rules.