Downtown Halifax is the urban heart of the Halifax (Kjipuktuk) region. With world-class attractions, hundreds of restaurants, pubs, shops, festivals and events, Downtown Halifax is where people and businesses want to be. 

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) is a not-for-profit organization that represents the 1600+ businesses located in the Downtown area. We run programs, events, and marketing initiatives to help make Downtown Halifax a better place to live, work, and play.

Start making plans for Open City 2025 taking place Saturday, May 10!

During this annual celebration of the small, local businesses that make our communities vibrant and welcoming, businesses will be rolling out their welcome mats and offering special promotions, treats, activations, and more.

Mother's Day is just around the corner, and many businesses in Downtown Halifax are offering special brunches, dinners, promotions, and more for Mother's Day. 💐

Support local AND show your mom (or the mother figure in your life) some love this year with these ideas.

Spring has officially sprung, and May in Downtown Halifax is bursting with energy, excitement, and something for everyone! The arts are in full bloom with festivals celebrating comedy, music, and burlesque. 🌷

Sip and shop your way through local food and craft events, catch big-name performances, and don’t forget to treat Mom for Mother’s Day!

Wondering what's happening Downtown this spring!?

Keep up to date with our online Events Calendar.

Downtown Halifax Business Commission has unveiled Downtown Halifax Vision 2030, a report that identifies the transformational moves that will inform Downtown Halifax’s success for the future.

The four transformational moves we identified are: Everybody’s Neighbourhood, Harbour 365, Entertainment Central, and Move Smart.

Downtown Halifax's Navigator Outreach Program offers direct support to the unhoused and precariously housed population in the urban core.

Before you head Downtown, make your parking plan!

Visit our 'Getting Around' page for everything you need to know about parking in Downtown Halifax, including helpful tips and a list of parking lots and garages.