Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Barrington St., Halifax
Modern
gallery facilities in renovated heritage buildings. Permanent
collection of contemporary and historic Nova Scotian, Canadian &
international art. Public lectures and children’s classes throughout
the year.
Admission charged (Tue by
donation).
Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of
Canada
1723 Hollis St, Halifax
Constructed
between 1828 and 1856, the Halifax Citadel commemorates Halifax's role
as a key naval station in the British Empire. It is an impressive
star-shaped masonry structure with defensive ditch, earthen ramparts,
musketry gallery, powder magazine, garrison cells, guardroom, barracks
and schoolroom. A stirring history of the Citadel and Halifax;
audio-visual program, "The Tides of History". Guided tour with
costumed
animators.
Admission charged.
Halifax Public Gardens
Spring Garden Rd at South Park St, Halifax
Rare example of a formal
Victorian
public garden in the heart of a modern city. The 17-acre park is
enclosed by a wrought-iron fence with a magnificent set of ornamental
gates.
Admission free.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water St ,Halifax
Maritime
history of Atlantic Canada, exhibits on shipwreck treasures of NS, the
Navy, convoys, Days of Sail, Sable Island and lifesaving, Titanic, the
Halifax Explosion, the Age of Steam, the restored ship chandlery of
William Robertson and Son, and Canada’s first hydrographic vessel, CSS
Acadia.
Admission charged.
Neptune
Theatre
1593 Argyle St, on the corner of Sackville St, Halifax
One of the oldest professional
regional theatre companies in Canada; drama, comedy, musicals.
Internationally recognized for excellence.
Admission Varies
Nova
Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
1645 Granville St, Halifax, Halifax
Exhibits
portray 150 years of sport artifacts and photographs; Hall of Fame
Room. Practice sporting skills in the basketball court and hockey rink.
On-going video presentations and resource room.
Admission charged
Pier
21 National Historic Site
1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax,
Innovative interpretive center
in
Canada's last remaining immigration shed. From 1928 to 1971 more than a
million immigrants, troops, war brides, evacuee children, and displaced
persons passed through these doors. Interactive displays, photographs,
4-D film, virtual train ride, and firsthand accounts.
Admission charged; free access
to Welcome Pavilion and Resource Center.
*
FESTIVALS
Atlantic
Film Festival
Halifax
Venues
across Halifax. The Atlantic Film Festival is a juried festival and
offers its audience current films from all four Atlantic Provinces, the
rest of Canada and internationally from regions and countries bordering
the North Atlantic Rim. In addition to screenings, the festival
presents comprehensive Industry Programs that explore relevant business
and creative issues affecting the film and television industry.
Dates: Mid September
Atlantic
Jazz Festival
Halifax
Atlantic
Jazz Festival. The groove kicks in when Halifax comes alive with an
eclectic smorgasbord of Jazz, World Beat, Blues and Urban Groove at
this annual 9-day festival featuring the best of the east coast
alongside a strong international line-up. Concerts, clubs, outdoor
shows and workshops.
Dates: Mid to End of July
Halifax
International Busker Festival
Halifax Metro, Halifax
Halifax International Busker
Festival. Waterfront. Street performers from all over the world. Music,
magic and fun for the whole family along the waterfront in downtown,
historic Halifax.
Dates: Early August
Nova
Scotia International Tattoo
Halifax
Metro
Center. A fast moving, exciting, fun-filled, two-hour spectacular event
for the entire family. Over 2,000 Canadian, international, military and
civilian performers. Military bands and competitions, choirs, dancers,
pipes and drums, comedy, gymnasts, drama, history and pageantry.
Dates: First week of July
Scotia
Festival of Music
Halifax
Dalhousie
Arts Center. A 2 week celebration of chamber music featuring over 50
public events including concerts, recitals, lectures, master classes,
clinics and workshops. The guest artists and faculty are
internationally acclaimed musicians and the performances are of the
highest calibre.
Dates: End May early June
Tall Ship Silva
Halifax, NS
Tall Ship Silva is the premier charter boat in Halifax and the absolute best Halifax sailing vessel for nautical adventure. Whether you're looking for fun things to do in Halifax, planning special events like student functions, team building and corporate events or unique family fun you can do no better than sailing tours on the Tall Ship Silva. Take in the sites of Halifax's waterfront and enjoy the view of this charming seaside city on one of their daytrips.
Modern
gallery facilities in renovated heritage buildings. Permanent
collection of contemporary and historic Nova Scotian, Canadian &
international art. Public lectures and children’s classes throughout
the year.
Constructed
between 1828 and 1856, the Halifax Citadel commemorates Halifax's role
as a key naval station in the British Empire. It is an impressive
star-shaped masonry structure with defensive ditch, earthen ramparts,
musketry gallery, powder magazine, garrison cells, guardroom, barracks
and schoolroom. A stirring history of the Citadel and Halifax;
audio-visual program, "The Tides of History". Guided tour with
costumed
animators. 
Maritime
history of Atlantic Canada, exhibits on shipwreck treasures of NS, the
Navy, convoys, Days of Sail, Sable Island and lifesaving, Titanic, the
Halifax Explosion, the Age of Steam, the restored ship chandlery of
William Robertson and Son, and Canada’s first hydrographic vessel, CSS
Acadia.
Exhibits
portray 150 years of sport artifacts and photographs; Hall of Fame
Room. Practice sporting skills in the basketball court and hockey rink.
On-going video presentations and resource room.
Venues
across Halifax. The Atlantic Film Festival is a juried festival and
offers its audience current films from all four Atlantic Provinces, the
rest of Canada and internationally from regions and countries bordering
the North Atlantic Rim. In addition to screenings, the festival
presents comprehensive Industry Programs that explore relevant business
and creative issues affecting the film and television industry.
Atlantic
Jazz Festival. The groove kicks in when Halifax comes alive with an
eclectic smorgasbord of Jazz, World Beat, Blues and Urban Groove at
this annual 9-day festival featuring the best of the east coast
alongside a strong international line-up. Concerts, clubs, outdoor
shows and workshops.
Metro
Center. A fast moving, exciting, fun-filled, two-hour spectacular event
for the entire family. Over 2,000 Canadian, international, military and
civilian performers. Military bands and competitions, choirs, dancers,
pipes and drums, comedy, gymnasts, drama, history and pageantry.
Dalhousie
Arts Center. A 2 week celebration of chamber music featuring over 50
public events including concerts, recitals, lectures, master classes,
clinics and workshops. The guest artists and faculty are
internationally acclaimed musicians and the performances are of the
highest calibre.
Tall Ship Silva is the premier charter boat in Halifax and the absolute best Halifax sailing vessel for nautical adventure. Whether you're looking for fun things to do in Halifax, planning special events like student functions, team building and corporate events or unique family fun you can do no better than sailing tours on the Tall Ship Silva. Take in the sites of Halifax's waterfront and enjoy the view of this charming seaside city on one of their daytrips.
