Jade is an energetic, fun-loving and kind young woman with Cystic Fibrosis and is about to graduate from high school in Fredericton, New Brunswick this year. Our Halifax hotel helped Make A Wish Foundation grant Jade’s Shopping Spree Wish here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, just in time for prom!
Our Halifax Hotel will be hosting the 2012 Atlantic Canada Wine Symposium (ACWS) on May 27 to 29. The 4th-annual event is the only Atlantic-focused wine conference and is specific to the needs, climate and interests of East Coast grape growers, winemakers, winery owners and wine enthusiast.
Denise Bradbury (right) from the Westin Nova Scotian
with Christine MacKenzie from Porter Airlines
On Monday, I had the privilege of boarding the Canadian Navy Frigate, HMCS St. John’s for a Day Sail. I joined 100 women from across Canada who work as Teachers & Guidance Counselors in Schools and Community Colleges. They were in Halifax, Nova Scotia for three days of activities to experience life in the Navy and increase their knowledge for recruiting purposes.
Graham Hyson and Little Buddy
Graham Hyson has been working at the Westin Nova Scotian for 15 years and over those 15 years, he has touched a lot of lives with his kindness. The most recent recipient of Graham’s compassion is a little 4-month-old kitten he named ‘Little Buddy’.
At our downtown Halifax hotel, we encourage our staff to get involved and be a part of our communities. This week, we will be highlighting Sales Manager Vanessa Jones who is an active community member and has been volunteering with the Woman’s Canadian Progress Club for the past year.
Roy Clorey at the Westin Nova Scotian Lounge - ROY'S LOUNGE
In 1963, Roy Clorey started working at the Nova Scotian Hotel. The Lounge was then called the Griffin and was located where Sykea Spa is currently.
Our historic Halifax hotel is one of the original railway hotels in Canada. The 82-year-old historic gem is situated in the Halifax Seaport District along the beautiful Halifax waterfront. Many Haligonians and Nova Scotians have treasured memories and stories of the old dame.
Planning to visit Halifax, Nova Scotia this winter and looking for fun adventure? Halifax and Nova Scotia offer a variety of different winter activities.
Overlooking downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia and the Atlantic Ocean, topping the 11th floor of the Westin Nova Scotian, is our recently remodeled and redecorated Crown Suite. The suite is looking better than ever after undergoing a modern make over.
With your support, we’re excited to Make-A-Wish this Holiday Season! Our Halifax Hotel, the Westin Nova Scotian has partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation for the Take the Elevator Home promotion.
Queen Mary docked in front of Pier 21 - Halifax Seaport District
Our Halifax Hotel, the Westin Nova Scotian is located in the Halifax Seaport District. We have many great attractions steps away from our front door. We wanted to take the opportunity to share with you some of our favourite places for Nova Scotia cuisine within minutes of our hotel.
Written by Steven Schwinghamer
If you go out the back door of the Westin Nova Scotian and walk down the street, you may notice it has one quality that doesn’t seem right in Halifax: it is flat! That’s because much of this area was actually filled in as part of a huge construction project during the First World War.
Nova Scotia Archives - Robert Norwood Fond - Accession no 1987-480 no 61
Mr. & Mrs. Pitt visiting the Nova Scotian
Tony Pitt came to Halifax, Nova Scotia by train from Ontario with his father in 1936, he was 11 years old. Mr. Pitt's Dad, Robert, came to the Nova Scotian from the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa (another CN Rail hotel), and he was Resident Manager of the Nova Scotian from 1936 to 1941.
Halifax Hotel Fear Factor Winners: Guido Kerpel & John Wilson
Congratulations to our Employee Fear Factor Challenge winners - Guido Kerpel & John Wilson! The reigning champions won the competition for the second time at our Halifax hotel.
This Wednesday, November 2, our Halifax hotel had three new, youthful & vibrant employees - we were lucky to have special grade nine students come to work with their parents at the Westin Nova Scotian. The students worked in Banquets, Catering & the Kitchen.
Low tide at Halls Harbour - Bay of Fundy Nova Scotia
Last week our Premier, Darrell Dexter, urged Nova Scotians, and friends of Nova Scotia & New Brunswick, to place their votes for the Bay of Fundy to become one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. If you have never been to the Bay of Fundy it truly is a natural wonder. Billion tones of water flow in and out of the bay twice a day.
Cornwallis Park across from the Westin Nova Scotian - Halifax, Nova Scotia
When I tell guests and conference delegates that Halifax Nova Scotia is a city with a resort feel, they know what I'm talking about when they take a walk along the Halifax Harbourfront Boardwalk. Known as the City of Trees, Halifax often feels like a park with an extraordinary ocean view
Our Crown Suite at our Halifax hotel is under renovation. The executive suite at our Downtown Halifax will be converted into an ideal space for our business clients.
Our Halifax hotel lounge, Eve Patio is open for business!
One of our Halifax hotel loyal guests is on the verge of retirement!
Peter Windsor with (left to right) Diane Rose, GM Guido Kerpel, Glenn Bowie & Jackie Collins
Our Halifax hotel, the Westin Nova Scotian is preparing for its annual employee Fear Factor Challenge. This horrifying challenge encourages hotel staff to take part in this contest based off of the show Fear Factor.
At the Westin Nova Scotian, we've supported the Halifax tradition of shipbuilding for over 81 years. Irving Shipbuilding is competing for the Canadian frigate program against 3 other Canadian cities for the Federal Government.
From those of us here at the Westin Nova Scotian hotel, we want to wish all the Mom's out there a very special Happy Mother's Day! We hope you have a wonderful day filled with family, love, and joy.
