African Heritage Tours

African Heritage TourS

Halifax Heritage Tour

Rates: Individual [ $85.50 per person (Includes Tax) ], Group [ Contact – Ayomikun Bus Charters ]

Embark on a unique 2-hour Halifax African Heritage Tour aboard our wheelchair-accessible, 25-passenger classic tour bus and uncover the rich legacy of the Black community, whose resilience and contributions have shaped the city, province, and country. Explore stories of triumph, culture, and heritage that inspire.

Halifax Tour May 21, 2025 - 10:00AM pick up in front of Halifax North Branch Library - 2285 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS B3K 3B6

Explore Halifax, NS
- Discover Citadel Hill’s connection to the Black community, including its role in shaping their history and contributions.
- Learn about the legacy of the Jamaican Maroons and their influence on Nova Scotia’s culture and development.
- Explore stories of local Black heroes who shaped Nova Scotia’s heritage through courage and resilience.

Explore Africville UNESCO Heritage Site
- Explore Africville, a UNESCO Heritage Site symbolizing resilience and the contributions of Nova Scotia’s Black community.
- Learn about the Halifax Explosion’s devastating impact on Africville and surrounding Black communities.
- Discover the heroic actions of Dr. Clement Ligoure, Nova Scotia’s first Black doctor, who selflessly aided explosion victims.

Explore Viola Desmond Grave Site
- Discover Viola Desmond's inspiring story of courage and defiance.
- Learn how her stand against racial segregation sparked change in Canada.
- Explore her lasting impact on the Black community and civil rights.
- Celebrate her role as a trailblazer for equality and justice.

Explore New Horizons Baptist Church
- Discover the rich history of the Mother Church of the African United Baptist Association.
- Learn about its founder, Richard Preston, a visionary leader and abolitionist.
- Explore its pivotal role in uniting and uplifting the Black community.
- Celebrate its enduring contributions to faith, education, and civil rights advocacy.

Preston Township Heritage Tour

Rates: Individual [ $211.00 per person (Includes Tax) ], Group [ Contact – Ayomikun Bus Charters ]

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Preston Township on a captivating 4.5-hour African Heritage Tour. Travel in comfort aboard our wheelchair-accessible, 25-passenger classic tour bus as we explore the resilience, culture, and lasting contributions of the Black communities of Cherry Brook, North Preston, and East Preston. Visit the Black Cultural Centre and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Akoma Centre. Discover powerful stories of heritage, triumph, and legacy that continue to shape Nova Scotia and beyond.

Price includes admission to the Black Cultural Centre and lunch provided by Opa Café at the Akoma Centre.

Birchtown Heritage Tour

Rates: Individual [ $228.00 per person (Includes Tax) ], Group [ Contact – Ayomikun Bus Charters ]

Discover the powerful history of Birchtown, Shelburne, NS, on a compelling All-Day Black Loyalist Heritage Tour as we explore together. Travel in comfort aboard our wheelchair-accessible, 25-passenger classic tour bus as we explore the legacy of the Black Loyalists—their struggles, resilience, and contributions that helped shape Nova Scotia and beyond. Experience inspiring stories of courage, culture, and heritage at the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre.