The TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival is the ultimate summer Halifax attraction. Take in Atlantic Canada's largest and best known music festival, featuring an unforgettable mixture of blues, jazz, world music, and more.
Combine your musical experience with a rejuvenating stay at our Halifax hotel, an official festival sponsor which is conveniently located steps away from the festivities.
Did you know that Mom’s want to go to Mother’s Day Brunch for Mother’s Day? Give Mom one of the top 4 things she wants this Mother’s Day.
Take part in the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon and experience the Halifax race of a lifetime. This annual Halifax attraction draws thousands to this beautiful maritime city for the weekend's activities. Looking for a challenge? This spring Halifax marathon offers options for children, seasoned athletes, and everyone in between.
With March Break right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to visit Halifax, Nova Scotia. With plenty of family-fun activities, enjoy a Halifax vacation-staycation at the Westin Nova Scotian. Just steps away from our Halifax hotel is the Discovery Centre. They currently have an exciting exhibit, Grossology – the (Impolite) Science of the Human Body.
Surrounded by the vast Atlantic Ocean, Nova Scotia has a strong and long maritime history. To continue our sailing legacy for years to come, Nova Scotia's famous nautical ambassador is undergoing a major rebuild. The Bluenose II will return to sailing in the summer of 2012 after her restoration commenced in 2010.
Saltscapes East Coast Expo is hosting its 8th annual show at Exhibition Park in Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 27th, 28th & 29th, 2012. The expo is one of the fastest growing consumer shows that highlights the best of Atlantic Canada.
A good friend of mine, Alison DeLory, is the Halifax/Saint John City Editor for Chatelaine Magazine...
The countdown is on for one of Halifax, Nova Scotia’s big events – The Halifax ComedyFest. The four day event is just over 3 months away! Many of the Halifax events will take place at different establishments in the downtown core from April 25th to 28th 2012.
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We have so many things to see and do in our own cities that we never get around to because we think we’ll do it some other time. This winter, I challenge you to take the time to be a tourist in your own city or even neighbourhood. Stay in a downtown Halifax hotel, eat in a new Nova Scotia restaurant...
Planning to visit Halifax, Nova Scotia this winter and looking for fun adventure? Halifax and Nova Scotia offer a variety of different winter activities.
We're getting excited! You can experience skating outdoors in Halifax, Nova Scotia starting on December 23, 2011. The Halifax Emera Oval Outdoor Skating will be open to the general public 7 days a week.
When the Titanic’s maiden voyage ended, the story of the liner’s connection to Halifax began. April 15, 2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and Halifax, Nova Scotia will be hosting a 100th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony.
On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic left Southampton for its journey to New York City with 2 223 passengers. Only 4 days into the sail on April 15th, the Titanic collided with an iceberg and sunk approximately 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland.
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.
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Christmas with your loved ones? Join your family & friends this holiday season for a new tradition unlike any other. Attend The Waterfront Christmas Market at Bishop's Landing from December 8th to 11th in Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.
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
Join Halifax Nova Scotia in celebrating this festive season and the spirit of the holidays for the 16th Annual Holiday Parade of Lights. The Chronicle Herald Parade of Lights is on November 19, 2011 and brings over 100,000 spectators to Downtown Halifax.
Join Halifax Nova Scotia and the celebrations for the 2011 Halifax Pop Explosion. Halifax events are planned from October 18 to 22, 2011 throughout Halifax. There will be over 150 bands, 18 venues, 5 days and over 17, 000 fans joining in on the festivities.
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
Halifax Nova Scotia is home to many local & talented musicians. Join us this November to celebrate the Men of Song with Symphony Nova Scotia at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.
Join Halifax Nova Scotia in celebrating the birthday of Alexander Keith. Every year on October 5th, Halifax unites in the celebrations of this historical figure and of course, the product of his creation. Every 1 in 3 beers sold in Halifax is an Alexander Keith's and we're proud of our history.
April 15, 2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Halifax Nova Scotia will be hosting a 100th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony in April 2012 and acknowledging the events and tragedies of 1912 during the Titanic 100.
Be sure to head to downtown Halifax tomorrow for the Waves of Summer papered. It starts at 2:30 at Bishop's Landing and ends at Casino Nova Scotia. The parade will be followed by live entertainment featuring parade participants.
The parade will showcase various festivals and events that will happen throughout the summer in Halifax. TD Halifax Jazz Festival and performers the Dixieland jazz ensemble and the Thunderbolts; the Lebanese Festival Halifax; Halifax Pride; Halifax Regional Municipality Civic Events; Federation Internationale de Volleyball; Nova Scotia Sea School; Select Nova Scotia - Nova Scotia Dept. of Agriculture; The Incredible Picnic; Alexander Keith's; Halifax Greek Fest; Halifax Firefighters; Shriners; Tangonova; and Atlantic Flamenco Productions will be there.
If you are wondering about Halifax events and festivals this summer, stop by and check out this parade! See you there :)
