The Westin Nova Scotian Blog

On May 12 & 13, Downtown Halifax will host OpenCity to showcase the unique experience of our seaport city. This weekend is a great way to get out and explore this city we call home. A variety of shops, restaurants and Halifax attractions will open their doors to encourage Haligonians and visitors to take part in all the fun, delicious and amazing things our city has to offer!

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.

April 15, 2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Halifax, Nova Scotia played a large role in the days following the disaster. We were the first port city called to help in the rescue and recovery of the passengers and wreckage. In honour of the centennial anniversary, Halifax is hosting several commemorative events during the month of April and continuing throughout the summer months.

The Westin Nova Scotian is the proud official sponsor hotel of the 2012 Halifax ComedyFest. Stay with us and enjoy the ultimate weekend of laughter and rejuvenation in the best of Halifax accommodations.

April 15, 2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Halifax, Nova Scotia played a large role in the days following the disaster. We were the first port of call for many of the ships carrying survivors and wreckage.

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.

Image Compliments of Destination Halifax

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...

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.

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.

Halifax is bustling with activity this month. We know how to handle cold weather here. This weekend some of our team took their families to see Sue the T Rex at the Museum of Natural Industry. Check out the pics below. Team Nova Scotia also held their pep rally to kick off the Halifax Winter Games. Next time you are considering a vacation in the winter, think Halifax. There are so many Halifax attractions to see all year long! 

Sue the T Rex

Sue is the largest, oldest