Featured Event Archive

Nova Scotia Maple Festivals

Jeff - Feb 28, 2011

Did you know maple syrup is the first agricultural crop of the season?

Maple festivals are held throughout Nova Scotia and are a fantastic event for families and groupss, offering delicious food, good friends and sweet treats. Many producers host open houses in conjunction with the annual festivals, offering the public a hands on experience on how these wonderful products are made. What better way for people to celebrate one of Nova Scotia most traditional and romantic food products?Read more

2011 Halifax Canada Games

- Jan 28, 2011

Our country's best and brightest are setting their sights on Halifax, host of the 2011 Canada Winter Games which run February 11-27.

More than 2,700 athletes from every province and territory will compete in 20 sports as friends, family and sports fans gather to show their support and attend numerous cultural events and festival celebrating Canada. The 2011 Games will be the largest organized sporting event in Halifax’s history, and our first Canada Winter Games.

It's time to make your mark, inspire dreams, and build champions.Read more

Halifax Business Awards

Jeff - Dec 16, 2010

Join the Halifax Chamber of Commerce as it celebrates the winners of the 2011 Halifax Business Awards this January. The Halifax Business Awards, launched in 2000, is the chamber’s most glamorous event of the season. The Halifax Business Awards recognize risk takers and the success of the local thriving business community. This award winning gala event is held annually and boasts a spectacular night of entertainment, prestige and celebration. This is a ticketed event with a member rate of $150 + HST and a non-member rate -of $185 + HST.Read more

The Nutcracker

Jeff - Dec 3, 2010

The Nutcracker

Presented by Symphony Nova Scotia with Halifax Dance and Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia.

WHEN:
December 3, 4, 10 & 11 at 7:30 pm
December 4, 5, & 11 at 2:00 pm
December 9 at 4:00 pm
Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Halifax
Choreographed and directed by Leica Hardy • Puppetry direction by Jim Morrow
Conducted by Bernhard Gueller and Martin MacDonald • Music by Pyotr Il’ytch TchaikovskyRead more

Boston Tree Lighting

Jeff - Nov 12, 2010

In what has become a truly Nova Scotian tradition, we will send our annual Christmas gift to the people of Boston as thanks for their help during the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion.

Every year since 1971, a Christmas tree is chosen, usually from a private owner, to be delivered to Boston. This year's tree is a 15-metre white spruce and belongs to Gary and Roseann Misner.

"It’s an honour to have our tree chosen," said Mr. Misner. “We're glad to get the chance to contribute and we’re quite proud to be part of this tradition.”Read more

Power of Green Conference

Jeff - Nov 8, 2010

The 2010 Power of Green Conference promises to be the one-event no business leader should miss.

Join Loblaw executive chairman Galen Weston for his story of how sustainable business practices are a profitable part of his company's dominance of the Canadian grocery industry. Hear how author and entrepreneur Andrew Heintzman is capitalizing on the venture capital that is financing future clean technologies and business practices. Meet face-to-face with policy experts and top-level public planners to learn why Nova Scotia is the place to do business.Read more

Nova Scotia Music Week 2010

Jeff - Oct 29, 2010

Yarmouth will be alive with the sound of music November 4-7 as artists and industry professionals gather for the annual Nova Scotia Music Week festival and conference. http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/nsmwRead more

Mi'kmaq History Month

Fiona - Oct 8, 2010

The Mi’kmaq are the founding people of Nova Scotia. Many artifacts of their settlements have been discovered and dated to 12,000 years ago. When the Mi'kmaq first encountered Europeans in the 16th and 17th centuries, their territory stretched from the southern portions of the Gaspé Peninsula eastward to most of modern-day New Brunswick, and all of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.Read more

Culture Days Festival

Susan - Sep 17, 2010

Culture Days logo

What is Culture Days? Read more

2010 Halifax Career Fair

Jeff - Aug 27, 2010

University students exploring career options should make plans to attend the 2010 Halifax Career Fair on September 28th at the Cunard Centre. With an expected 140 businesses and government agencies participating – including many companies from Nova Scotia - this will be a premier recruitment event and your opportunity to make the right connections for your future.Read more

IncrEDIBLE Picnic

Fiona - Jul 26, 2010

Pack your picnic basket with local food and head to one of the eight communities hosting an IncrEDIBLE Picnic throughout the province in August.

Nova Scotians will have a chance to enjoy fresh local food with family and friends as Select Nova Scotia helps celebrate local food.Read more

Yarmouth Seafest 2010

Jeff - Jun 9, 2010

Yarmouth Seafest is a celebration by the sea.  For the past 32 years, this community-based volunteer festival has entertained thousands.  Traditional events include the Seafest Pageant and Main Street Parade.Read more

Calling Expats - Atlantic Business Summit

Stacey - May 25, 2010

East Coast Connected is proud to present the third annual Atlantic Business Summit on Friday, June 18, 2010 in Toronto.Read more

Blue Nose Marathon

Stacey - May 21, 2010

The Blue Nose Marathon takes place in Halifax this weekend - with more than 10,000 participants will be running the roads!Read more

Bridgeway Academy’s Silver Lining Soirée

Jeff - May 13, 2010

Silver Lining Soirée

Bridgeway Academy’s Silver Lining Soirée celebrates more than 25 years of successfully bringing educational equality to children with learning disabilities in Nova Scotia. This year’s event will be hosted by comedian Bill Carr and features one of the best live and silent auctions in the city. With plenty of food, fun and entertainment by The Jive Bunnies, it’s guaranteed to be an exciting evening!Read more