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Visitors and Haligonians can take tours on the Tall Ship Silva, a 130-foot schooner; the amphibious Harbour Hopper; the Harbour Queen; the Bluenose II, when it's in port; and the Harbour Ferry, a popular and inexpensive way to see the harbour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aitkens Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45189140676678,"sku":"HFX013","price":26.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4455\/files\/SitesofHalifaxHarbour.jpg?v=1781677619"},{"product_id":"orn-the-lower-deck","title":"The Lower Deck Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aitkens Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45189140709446,"sku":"HFX010","price":26.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4455\/files\/The_Lower_Deck.jpg?v=1781677621"},{"product_id":"orn-halifax-town-clock-w-banner","title":"Halifax Town Clock Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aitkens Pewter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45189140742214,"sku":"HFX007","price":26.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4455\/files\/HalifaxTownClock.jpg?v=1781677623"},{"product_id":"orn-halifax-waterfront","title":"Halifax Waterfront Ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate Atlantic Canada's largest city with our Halifax Waterfront Ornament. 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