Halifax Field Trip

Trip to downtown Halifax for Mass and time on the Waterfront, traveling by Halifax Transit Bus.

Schedule

- 10:00am: Meet at Holy Trinity Parish - 4 Beaver Bank Road, Lower Sackville

- 11:00am - Travel from Lower Sackville to Downtown Halifax on Bus Route 84

- 11:40am - Arrive in Downtown Halifax and Walk to Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica

- 12:15pm-1:15 - Mass at Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica

- 1:15 - Tour of Saint Mary’s Cathedral Basilica

- 2:00 - Lunch Break (Bring your own bagged lunch)

- 2:30 - Walk down to the Halifax Waterfront with Group

- 5:00 - Walk back to Bus Stop with Group

- 5:20 - Travel from Downtown Halifax to Lower Sackville on Bus Route 84

- 6:10 - Arrive at Holy Trinity Parish for Pizza

- 7:00 - Pickup from HTP

Activity Risks

• Risks associated with traveling on City Transit buses.
• Separation from the group
• Acts of members of the public
• Acts of fellow participants
• Condition of facilities

Supervision

This activity will have at least a 1:6 ratio of Chaperone to Youth.

• All chaperones have completed Background Checks and has agreed to uphold the highest level of Safe Environment as outlined by the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth. For more information please visit https://www.metanoiaym.ca/c/safe-environment
• Participants will not be able to leave early once we leave from Lower Sackville on the bus. In the event a participant leaves the group while in Halifax without permission, the emergency contact will be notified and the participant may not be able to participate in further activities

Activity Costs

We are asking for a minimum donation of $5.00 per participant to help cover costs of transportation. Please contact astapleton@holytrinityns.ca if this is not possible.

Activity Rules

• Follow the directions of your chaperones.
• Stick Together - Your chaperone must know where you are at all times. Always use the buddy system when you are away from the group
• Respect others on the trip, other passengers on the bus, and other members of the public.
• Pay attention to any speakers, tour guides, or guests who may be joining us for part of the day!