The 7 Best Live Music Shows in Canada

1.Tall Ship Silva Sailing Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 289 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Review of Halifax’s 2-hour Tall Ship Silva cruise, with live music, harbour views, sail hoisting, onboard drinks, tips, and practical details.

“Randomly picked the cruise on the Silva as something to do while away celebrating our anniversary and had the absolute best experience! The crew were friendly and the live entertainment was fantastic. Such an enjoyable way to see Halifax! Have already recommended The Silva to friends and family and will be back for another sail next year!”

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2.Tall Ship Harbor Sailing Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Sail Halifax Harbour aboard the Tall Ship Silva with live music, landmark views, sail raising, and a relaxed two-hour cruise.

“What a beautiful time on the water. Garry, was an amazing entertainer. We really enjoyed our time on the water. Everyone was so friendly. I was pleasantly surprised of the bathrooms. They were clean and well maintained. I would recommend as a great way to see Halifax.”

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3.Halifax Sunset Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Review of Halifax’s 90-minute sunset cruise with live music, harbour views, onboard drinks, practical tips, costs, and who will enjoy it most.

“This sunset boat cruise was unreal! The music, the sunset and the vibes were unmatched. 10/10 would go again. Happy birthday, captain!”

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4.Happy Hour Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

Review of Halifax’s two-hour happy hour cruise with live music, harbour views, discounted drinks, snacks, and practical booking tips.

“My wife's sister was visiting from Ontario. she had a wonderful time along with my wife and I. lots of laughs and great music from Marty. Thanks - Mike”

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5.Smugglers Blues – Canmore Outdoor Escape Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)

Solve clues across Canmore on a family-friendly 3 km outdoor escape game with mountain views, flexible timing, and phone-based puzzles.

“My sister and I did this tour and had a blast. It took us about two hours. We could have gone slower and done more reading of the signs and exploring the shops if we wanted too. It took us down some beautiful walking paths, we saw amazing views of rivers, mountains, and more, and got to know Canmore a lot better. Would recommend.”

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6.Halifax’s Happy Hour Cruise Ft. a Live Musician

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Top rated

Review of Halifax’s two-hour happy hour cruise with live music, harbour views, onboard drinks, practical tips, pricing, and seating advice.

“The live musician Party Marty was amazing and very talented. the tour was nice but don’t expect to be seated at a table or even on a chair if you aren’t first in the lineup. you can sit downstairs but its two long benches with people in the middle waiting to order at the bar. also, the ad said the drinks were discounted but they were the same price if not more expensive than everywhere else. worth it for the price and Party Marty but arrive early we joined the lineup at 4:35 and were not able to sit properly.”

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7.Black & Jazz History of Montreal with Ruby Roy Licensed Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Montreal’s Black and jazz heritage with Ruby Roy on a private walking tour through Little Burgundy, murals, gardens, and Atwater Market.

“Amazing!!!!!! Such a fantastic and educational tour. Ruby is the absolute best and so incredibly knowledgeable. Everyone should do this tour. Wish it was a little longer so could see more.”

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