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Located in the heart of downtown Halifax...
Stay smart at Halifax's newest and most affordable suite hotel. Enjoy the pleasures of
simplified elegance, combined with the latest features and value added amenities.
Travelling for business or pleasure, the Radisson Hotel & Suites Halifax is your
fresh, clean, umcomplicated choice. We're just minutes from the airport, Downtown, Golf and Country clubs, shopping, movie theatres, restaurants, and more!
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What To Do in Halifax - Attractions & Events
If you’re looking to Do – Halifax
is the place to Go! HISTORIC HALIFAX - THIS IS NOVA SCOTIA! - As the capital of Nova Scotia, Halifax offers world-class dining and entertainment in a picturesque seaside environment that is steeped in history and culture. The city itself presents a blend of old and new – from fantastic 250-year-old architecture and landmarks such as Citadel Hill, the Public Gardens, Pier 21 and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, to great shopping on Spring Garden Road and exciting games at the Casino Nova Scotia.
Halifax is a perfect starting point for fabulous day trips to some of the most photographed spots in Nova Scotia – the rugged beauty of Peggy’s Cove, the Bluenose II in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lunenburg, the three churches of Mahone Bay and the wild surf of Lawrencetown Beach.
Halifax is also home to a great variety of festivals, art, music and theatre venues and outstanding restaurants featuring fresh Atlantic seafood and exotic international cuisine.
Up-to-date event listing for Halifax NS
If you’re looking for a great time in the city when you’re in town we have the
activities for you! Click here to check out our list of events.
With our blend of cultures, our commitment to service and our pride in our people, we
guarantee that one visit to Halifax and you’ll want to come back again and again.
Take some time and explore everything Halifax has to offer.
Enjoy the many attractions vibrant Halifax has to
offer
Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival - Nova Scotia Multicultural Festival. Dartmouth waterfront. You are invited to the 19th Annual Multicultural Festival located at the Dartmouth Waterfront Events Plaza (adjacent to Alderney Landing) June 20, 21 and 22, celebrating this years theme "Sharing our culture: a way to peace". Something for everyone. Children's tent including face painting, storytelling, puppets, songs and crafts; Global Food Fair & BBQ
Halifax International Busker Festival - Each year Buskers from around the world gather in Halifax to entertain the over half million visitors to the Halifax waterfront in August. Join the Buskers while they amaze and humour you. What a way to spend a day!
NS International Air Show - Located at Shearwater Airport, this is the largest combined Air Show, Armed Forces Day, Aerospace Exhibition and Lifestyle Exhibition in Canada. The NS International Air Show features live aerial demonstrations, static displays of the latest military aircraft and technology. Highlights include the F-16 Falcon, F-18 Hornet, B-1B Bomber, and Canada's world famous aerial stunt team, the Snowbirds.
Alderney Landing - Alderney Landing is located on the Dartmouth waterfront, adjacent to the ferry terminal. Alderney landing provides visitors with a multitude of sources of entertainment. Wander through our Gallery, experience traditional Maritime hospitality in our indoor Market, or take in a live show in our fully-equipped 285 seat theatre -- the perfect destination for a night on the town
Alexander Keith - Originally established in 1820, Nova Scotia's oldest brewery is new again. Join us for a walk through brewing history that you'll never forget. From the moment the Warden greets you, until the inn keepers of the Stag's Head tavern say farewell, you'll be entertained and educated by the costumed guides. We're in the Brewery Market at 1496 Lower Water Street
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia - Located across from Province House; Nova Scotia’s major arts institution exhibits 6,000 works in a permanent collection; historic and contemporary Nova Scotian, Canadian and international art are on display, as is an acclaimed collection of folk art.
Bluenose 11 - Nova Scotia's sailing ambassador, the Bluenose II is the symbol of Nova Scotia recognized around the world. Launched in July 24, 1963 Bluenose II was built from the identical plans as Bluenose, in the same shipyard of Smith and Rhuland and by some of the same men. Call 1-800-763-1963 for schedule and reservations. June 1 to September 30, two-hour harbour
Casino Nova Scotia - Feeling lucky? There's always something new and exciting at Casino Nova Scotia! Blackjack, slot machines, poker tables, craps, roulette all await you at Nova Scotia's largest casino.
Fisherman's Museum - A hearty welcome awaits you in this Nova Scotian fisherman's house from the early 1900s. Come enjoy the music of a pump organ in the parlour, see the handmade rugs and decorations around the home owned by Ervin and Ethelda Myers and their 13 daughters in the early 1900's.
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site - Constructed between 1828 and 1856, this citadel is an impressive star-shaped masonry structure complete with its defensive ditch, ramparts, musketry gallery, powder magazine, garrison cells, guard room, barracks and school room. On the guided tour, visitors may see the 78th Highland Regiment in action, hear the beauty of the bagpipes and ask a soldier's wife what life was like back
Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Team - A hotspot in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for the last 8 years, the Halifax Mooseheads have provided their thousands of outrageous fans with high caliber, nonstop excitement on and off the ice. With a season average of 7421 fans per game, the air is electric with the energy of the fans and the players.
Neptune Theatre - Since opening in 1963 the Neptune Theatre has entertained more than 4 million patrons with live theatre. Recently renovated in 1997 the Neptune Theatre also boasts and elegant arts & conference centre and two stages for showings. Please call for our current live show, ticket pricing & availability. 429-7070 or 1-800-565-7345
Peggy's Cove - Possibly one of the most photographed location in Canada. Peggy's Cove is a small picturesque fishing village (population 120) that surrounds a narrow ocean inlet. The lighthouse built on the smooth wave washed rocks is one of the most noticeable features.
Nova Scotian Crystal - Located in along the scenic Halifax Waterfront, Nova Scotian Crystal specializes in mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal using traditional tools and equipment. Drop by Nova Scotian Crystal to see our master craftsmen and apprentices at work and realize Nova Scotian Crystal makes truly wonderful gifts.
NS Provincial Exhibition Raceway - Harness racing at its finest. Dining and lounge facilities in glass-enclosed grandstand. Ample parking. Open year-round. Races Sun at 1pm; also selected Thursdays
NS Sport Hall of Fame - The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame honours excellence in athletes, teams, and builders, who have made outstanding contributions to Nova Scotia's sport heritage and culture. This colourful history is reflected through the display of trophies and awards, uniforms, photographs, sporting equipment and other memorabilia spanning over one hundred years.
Point Pleasant Park - Once a military outpost, this 75-hectare park has extensive walking paths along the coast and through a forest. A map onsite identifies all walkways and points of interest, including the ruins of several fortresses. During the summer a local entertainment troupe runs live Shakespeare plays outdoors. Halifax rents the site from the British Government for 1 shilling (about 10 cents)
Tidal Bore - The moon and sun create gravitational forces that act on the waters of the world giving us high and low tides. Thanks to the unique shape and conditions present in the Bay of Fundy these changes are greatly amplified. In fact, the Bay of Fundy is home to the highest recorded tides in the world.
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