The Halifax region has a lot to offer! From arts to entertainment, fine dinning and outdoor activities, there is something for every one.
ARTS:
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia With locations in downtown Halifax and Yarmouth, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia is the largest art museum in Atlantic Canada. Since 1908, the Gallery has been a gateway for the visual arts in Atlantic Canada by engaging people with art.
Dalhousie Art Gallery Explore the events, exhibitions and programs at Dalhousie Art Gallery
Centre For Craft Nova Scotia Come and see Nova Scotian craft exhibits, develop your own craft skills or visit crafts people in their studios
The Centre for Art Tapes An artist run centre for audio, video and electronic media arts
ACTIVITIES/ATTRACTIONS:
Golf Nova Scotia Explore our spectacular seacoast golf courses and plan your Nova Scotian golf road trip
Parks & Recreation Find hikes, beaches, camping, swimming, boat launches and more in Halifax Region Parks
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 Canada has been profoundly shaped by immigration. Share your own personal story of immigration or explore the stories of Canadian immigrants
Prince of Wales Tower The first tower of its type ever built in North America; the Prince of Wales Tower was constructed, beginning in the 1790s, to protect British sea batteries from a French landward attack
Province House Home to the Nova Scotia Legislature, the public is welocmed to take a tour, visit the Legislative Library or watch the proceedings of the legislature
Casino Nova Scotia Whether you come to play, to be entertained or for the food, Casino Nova Scotia has something for you.
Murphy's The Cable Wharf Experience life as a pirate, take a party cruise, sail on a Tall Ship oan more
York Redoubt Historic Site A key element in the defence of Halifax Harbour in the 19th and 20th centuries and a command centre during World War II, York Redoubt has long played a vital role in protecting this strategic port city since 1793.
DINING:
Good Robot Brewing Company Visit Halifax's most questionsble brewery and enjoy a cold one, pub grub, Disney karaoke or one of their many other events.
Halifax Restaurants See which restaurants Culture Trip reommends in Halifax
Smiling Goat Cafe Enjoy the view of the harbour with an amazing espresso or a delicious sandwhich.
Xtreme Pizza Halifax loves Pizza and Xtreme Pizza lovee Halifax! Check them out for monthly extreme deals
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS:
Atlantic Film Festival Atlantic International Film Festival is an eight-day celebration of film, media and music from around the world.
Halifax Jazz Festival The oldest jazz festivalin Atlantic Canada, the event attracts up to 55,0000 visitors to Halifax every summer
The Halifax International Busker Festival Chose from 300 shows of during 6 days of fire breathing, acrobatics, comedians, magicians and more as the best street performers in the world congregate on the Halifax waterfront.
PERFORMING ARTS:
Dalhousie Arts Centre Celebrating 47 years of music, dance, theatre and visual art
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia A great family experience of stage adaptations of literary classics, puppetry and workshops
Neptune Theatre Inspiring audiences with great stories since 1963, come and enjoy a show or audition for one!
Nova Scotia Choral Federation Promoting the art of choral music in Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Choral Federation supports and promotes children and adults with their singing and cunducting aspirations. Check their calendar of events for more inforation
Amethyst Scottish Dancers of Nova Scotia The Amethyst Scottish Dancers of Nova Scotia began as a highland dance troupe. They have entertained audiences around the world and here in Halifax with their Highland dancing blemded with traditional and modern music.
Dance Nova Scotia Search for a dance class, rent a dance studio or search for events or workshops
Halifax Dance Presenting dance events in Halifax throughout the year, Halifax Dance is a nationally recognized leader in dance education for dancers of all ages and abilities.
Halifax Circus Social Circus, School and Performance Company.
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Nova Scotia Check out the Gilbert and Sullivan Society's Facebook page for events/p>
The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts Since 1887 The Conservancy has been an influencial part of Halifax performing arts. Study dance or music or enjoy their perfomances
MUSEUM'S:
Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum Open seasonally, the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum is devoted to preserving all aspects of Atlantic Canada’s aviation heritage
Discovery Centre Experience the Dome Theatre, the Innovation Lab or the Health, Energy, Flight or the Just For Kids galleries on the Halifax Waterfront
Fisherman's Life Museum Fisherman’s Life Museum preserves the legacy of this province’s inshore fishing heritage by sharing treasured stories from one family’s past.
Halifax Citadel Step back in time with the 78th Highlanders and the 3rd Brigade Royal Artillery to learn what it was like for the soldiers and their families to live and work in this historic fort.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic From small craft boatbuilding to World War Convoys, the Days of Sail to the Age of Steam, the Titanic to the Halifax Explosion, you’ll discover the stories, events and people that have come to define Nova Scotia and its relationship with the sea.
Nova Scotia Museums Find more museums across Nova Scotia
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