Downtown Halifax is the urban core and hub 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 core. We run programs, events, and marketing initiatives to help make Downtown Halifax a better place to live, work, and play.

We've teamed up with MOVE100 on a Valentine's Day contest you won't want to miss! 

Just declare your love for someone or something for a chance to win the Grand Prize of a Downtown Halifax Valentine's Day Gift Basket worth over $1,000 AND your declaration of love projected on the former Halifax Memorial Library building at Grafton Park as part of the DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN Valentine's Day light projection show. 

Celebrate the day of love in Downtown Halifax.

Check out specials and promotions from businesses, get ideas for things to do this Valentine’s Day, and enter our DELIGHTFUL DECLARATION OF LOVE contest with Move100!

The winter is DELIGHTFUL in Downtown Halifax!

Brought to you by DHBC, DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN is a series of vivid light shows and installations around Downtown Halifax to help brighten the winter months.  

It may be winter but that doesn't mean the fun stops in Downtown Halifax. The winter is a great time to enjoy live music, theatre, sports, and of course, Dine Around. 

Keep up to date with all the events happening in Downtown Halifax with our online Events Calendar. 

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.