The Westin Nova Scotian Blog

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.

We’re excited for the 2012 Regional Communications Gemstone Awards on May 10^th at our Halifax hotel. The Halifax-known TV host, actor and writer, Nancy Regan will host the awards. Nancy Regan is well-known in the Maritimes as the former host CTV’s Live at 5 for 15 years.

'Titanic the Fated Voyage' dinner theatre actors
welcoming us aboard the voyage

On Thursday night, I attended ‘Titanic the Fated Voyage’ at the Cunard Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  What a fabulous and surprising dinner theatre.  The acting was superb and the story very creative.  I wondered how the writer, Jamie Bradley, would conclude a story with such a tragic and legendary ending.  I was not disappointed!

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.

The Westin Nova Scotian is offering a special Easter promotion for the long weekend. We are offering 99 rooms starting at $99 over Easter weekend. Stay with us at our Halifax hotel from April 5-7^th and receive this special promotion.

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.

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s time to make plans with your sweetheart in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  If you’re the lucky partner planning a Valentine’s treat for your special someone,  our Halifax hotel restaurant, elements on hollis is offering a tantalizing menu.

We’re just weeks away from the Annual Savour Food & Wine Show here in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This event is a showcase of Halifax restaurants, wines and beverages.

Eat, stay, love. Rediscover each other this Valentine's Day when you indulge in an escape to Halifax and savour a romantic five-course dinner with your loved one.

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.

Congratulations Sarah Williams & Kiya Willman on completing their American Hotel & Lodging Association Certified Restaurant Manager (CRM) designation.  Sarah leads our elements on hollis team as Restaurant Manager and Kiya is a big part of our Banquets Supervisory team.

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

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.

Halifax restaurant, elements on hollis opened their doors for the soft-opening Tuesday night with the new menu & concept for our Halifax hotel guests. Our guest have the opportunity to try the new sustainable dinner menu provided by the innovative & creative restaurant.

Halifax restaurant, elements on hollis is having its Grand Opening on October 5, 2011. The new restaurant focuses on fresh, local ingredients with inspiration from around the world.

Our Halifax hotel lounge, Eve Patio is open for business!

New locally-inspired Halifax restaurant, elements on hollis is opening its doors in September in our Halifax hotel, the Westin Nova Scotian next to Yuk Yuks.

elements on hollis has extended their recipe contest & changed their prizes! Check out the updates!

The Halifax restaurant, elements on hollis will be opening in September 2011 and will be located in our Halifax hotel. The restaurant will feature a 50-mile diet menu with ingredients from local farmers, producers and markets. To kick off the launch of the new restaurant, elements on hollis is having a recipe contest where your food masterpiece could be part of our new local, fresh menu!

Halifax restaurant, elements on hollis is launching in September 2011 and will be located in our Halifax hotel, the Westin Nova Scotian. The design of the space and the concept are now starting to show signs of a new, innovative and locally focused restaurant.

Our Halifax restaurant, elements on hollis is showing signs of a new space and design.

The Elements facelift continues...

Just like a movie star, Elements Restaurant is getting a facelift and will be back looking absolutely fabulous by September! Our new concept will focus on local food and global taste.

Photo courtesy of Savour Food and Wine Show 2010

Are you looking for an incredible culinary experience that showcases Nova Scotia food and beverage? Well, you've come to the right spot! Tonight is the 8th annual Savour Food and Wine show that is being held here in our Commonwealth Ballroom.

The Savour Festival is a month long event held throughout our beautiful province. Events showcase the culinary capabilities of many chefs and foodies, along with our fabulous wineries and sommeliers. The moth long festival ends each year with the Savour Food and Wine Show. There will be over 60 restaurants, chefs, and sommeliers showing off the best they have to offer.