We love living in Greater Halifax for many reasons. Whatever your interests – indoor or outdoor – there’s always something exciting going on, and that’s why more and more people are living and working here.
Enjoy the buskers that perform along our expansive boardwalk in the summer, enjoy fine-dining or live entertainment in one of our many restaurants and pubs, take in a professional theatre or symphony performance, take a stroll in the historic Public Gardens or Point Pleasant Park, go sailing in the harbour on the Bluenose II schooner, take in an exciting hockey game, or visit one of our many museums, galleries, or heritage sites. As you can see, your options are unlimited.
Greater Halifax also offers a variety of recreational facilities and activities for your enjoyment including natural parks for walking, cycling, or cross-country skiing; paddling groups; yacht clubs; golf courses; and fitness facilities. And if you love organized sport – as a spectator or participant – you’ll find something to get your pulse pumping all year round.
Whatever your preference, take a tour of all that Greater Halifax has to offer.
- Art Galleries
- Libraries
- Museums
- Music
- Special Events
- Theatre
Below is a partial list of options, see Halifax Tourism for a more complete listing.
Saint Mary's Art Gallery
http://www.smu.ca/administration/externalaffairs/artgallery/welcome.html
Anna Leonowens Gallery
www.nscad.ns.ca/gallery
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
www.agns.gov.ns.ca
Dalhousie University Art Gallery
http://artgallery.dal.ca/
Mount Saint Vincent University Art Gallery
www.msvuart.ca
Halifax Regional Library
www.halifax.library.ns.ca
Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia
www.bccns.com
Citadel Hill, National Historic Site
www.parkscanada.ca
Federation of Nova Scotia Heritage
www.fnsh.ns.ca
Flutz House
http://www.flutzhouse.ca/
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
museum.gov.ns.ca/mma
Nova Scotia Museum
http://museum.gov.ns.ca/en/home/default.aspx
Pier 21 National Historic Site
www.pier21.ca
Shearwater Aviation Museum
http://www.shearwateraviationmuseum.ns.ca/
JazzEast
www.jazzeast.com
Scotia Festival of Music
www.scotiafestival.ns.ca
St. Cecilia Concert Series
www.stcecilia.ca
Symphony Nova Scotia
www.symphonynovascotia.ca
TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival
www.atlanticjazzfestival.ca
Special Events
Atlantic Film Festival
www.atlanticfilm.com
The Halifax International Busker Festival
www.buskers.ca
Nova Scotia International Tattoo
www.nstattoo.ca
Nova Scotia Tall Ships Festival
http://www.tallshipsnovascotia.com
Eastern Front Theatre
www.easternfront.ns.ca
Mermaid Theatre
www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca
Neptune Theatre
www.neptunetheatre.com
Theatre Halifax
www.theatrehalifax.ca
Theatre Nova Scotia
www.theatrens.ca
Unicorn Theatre
www.unicorntheatre.ca