Discover Halifax

06/02/2026

Local celebrity sightings look a little different around here. 🪿🔍✨

Every spring, people flock to Sullivan’s Pond for the return of Dartmouth’s geese and their fuzzy goslings. You’ll find them nesting and nuzzling, splashing in the pond, and parading about the park. They have no qualms about halting traffic, waddling across the street on their own schedule, often by way of the crosswalk. 🌳⛲🪿

Grab a coffee from .goodluck or a sandwich from .dartmouth and stroll over to Sullivan’s Pond for a dreamy picnic among the spring blossoms. Settle in and watch the geese keep guard while their goslings take their first wobbly tours of the world.🥤🥪🌸

➡️ This is just one corner of Halifax where you can catch these feathered locals in action. Find 7 Great Places to See Ducks and Geese in the Halifax Region here: https://bit.ly/3RMpOTQ

➡️ Note: These geese roam free, but they’re still animals that need their space. Keep well back and give lots of room for them to roam, keep dogs leashed, and please don’t feed them, as human food does more harm than good. Admire from a distance, but let them be.

📍 Sullivan’s Pond, Downtown Dartmouth
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06/01/2026

SailGP returns to Halifax from June 20-21, and this year it’s arriving bigger, bolder, and more electric than ever, and the thousands of spectators lining the waterfront will feel every second of it. Whether you’re a die-hard sailing fan or have never watched a race in your life, trust us – you do not want to miss this. 🌊⛵💥

With so much happening during this major sporting event, it can be difficult to keep tabs on all there is to enjoy. Here's a handy guide on everything you need to know about SailGP.👇

SailGP's adrenaline-fueled racing will return to Canada from June 20-21, 2026 when a record number of 13 teams from across the globe go head-to-head for glory, sailing at unbelievable speeds in the center of the Halifax Harbour for all to see. From hear...

05/29/2026

June is when patios pop up on every corner, festivals spill out across every neighbourhood, and when the ocean reminds you exactly why you chose to be here. 🪼🍻🎶

Whether you’re watching adrenaline-fueled racing through the harbour, exploring what it takes to live in space, or catching live music under the summer sky, here are 10 ways to make the most of June in Halifax.👇

The month when patios pop up, festivals spill out across every neighbourhood, and the ocean reminds you exactly why you chose to be here.

05/25/2026

Morning commute, softened. 🌁⛴️✨

📍 Halifax Harbour, Nova Scotia
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05/22/2026

A new addition to the Halifax Waterfront has officially opened its doors. 🎉⚓✨

The Irving Shipbuilding Boat School, part of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, is a new space dedicated to hands-on boat building, maritime learning, and on-the-water experiences in the heart of the city. 🌊⛵🪚

Welcoming people of all ages and abilities, the Boat School is keeping Halifax's maritime heritage alive while creating new opportunities to learn traditional skills and connect through life on the water. 🌊🧭🙌

➡️ Learn more about Halifax's latest addition to the waterfront: https://bit.ly/4dzo6fS

05/19/2026

Have questions about visiting Halifax this summer? 🧳🏖️☀️

Join us tomorrow, May 20, from 12–4pm ADT for our first-ever Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything). 🎉💬

We’ll be answering your questions live about:
- Where to eat 🦞🍦
- Things to do 🛍️⛵
- Hidden gems 🏖️☕
- Trip planning tips 📋🗺️
And so much more. Whatever’s sparking your curiosity about Halifax, ask us your questions and get real, local insight in real time. 💬

To participate:
1️. Create a free Reddit account (if you don’t already have one)
2️. Visit our AMA post tomorrow
3️. Ask your questions in the comments and we’ll reply live

Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a full adventure across the Halifax region, we’d love to help.

➡️ Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4wD3kVn

05/18/2026

Visiting Halifax over the today? From dining and shopping to attractions and more, find out what’s open on Victoria Day across the Halifax region. 🍽️🛍️✨

*Note: This is not an exhaustive list of all businesses open or closed in Halifax on this day. We encourage you to call ahead or check online if the business you wish to visit is not listed here.

Visiting Halifax over the holidays? Find out what's open in Halifax over the upcoming holiday.

05/14/2026

Legend has it, back in the age of sail, mariners would arrive in the port of Halifax with noses stained blue by the dye of their peacoat sleeves – the perfect substitute for a handkerchief. That's the story behind the Blue Nose Marathon's name, Halifax's most iconic annual race. 🌊⚓👃

Known as 'the people's marathon', thousands of runners of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels will take to the city streets across 6 events this weekend, including the full 42.2km Boston Qualifying marathon through Halifax and Dartmouth. Feel like lacing up? There's still time to register. 🌁🎽👟

➡️ Whether you're looking for where to find the best running gear, spots to carb-load before the race, or where to treat yourself to a proper meal once you've crossed the finish line, our guide to running in Halifax has you covered: https://bit.ly/4dJAtXT

📍 Cogswell Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
📷 | https://bit.ly/3tv6yOQ

05/13/2026

You learn a lot about a city from its library. 🏙️📚✨

Not from the collection, but from the people who bring it to life. Who’s sitting at the tables, and what they’ve pulled off the shelves. The quiet conversations over East cup Café’s coffee and pastries. The student who’s been in the same corner for hours. The older couple working through a crossword by the window. The child sounding out words beside their parent. ☕️🥐📓

At the Halifax Central Library, sunlight pours through the glass across every level of the building, catching on open books, coffee cups, staircases, and harbour views. You can wander the stacks without a plan, sunbathe on the rooftop overlooking the city, or pull a book from the shelf about something you know absolutely nothing about and spend an hour inside a new world. 📖☀️✨

The city keeps bustling beyond the glass, but in here, there’s no particular place to be. Stay awhile; get to know Halifax from the inside. 🔎💭✨

📍 Halifax Public Libraries - 5440 Spring Garden Rd

05/12/2026

The Blue Nose Marathon, Halifax’s most iconic annual marathon that invites thousands of participants to race through the city streets, is back from May 15-17. 🏃‍➡️🎽🏅

If you're planning to lace up for a race, be sure to fuel up first at one of these local eateries offering delicious, carbohydrate-rich meals so you can feel ready to chase down a new personal best. 🍝🍕🌯

Fuel up for race day with our guide to the top 20 carb-loading restaurants in Halifax. Find cozy pubs, trattorias, sushi spots, and more.