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.

Dine Around is BACK! 

All throughout the month of February, you can savour special menus from your favourite Downtown Halifax restaurants priced at $10, $20, $30, $40, $50, or $60!

Take a look at the participating restaurants in Downtown Halifax. 

It’s February in Downtown Halifax! 

While it may be the shortest month of the year, February is packed with excitement.

From dinosaurs to Dine Around, and live sports to live music, there’s something for everyone — don’t miss out!

Embrace the Magic of Winter in Downtown Halifax!

To kickstart your winter fun, we gathered some ideas to help you warm up your winter in Downtown Halifax.

DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN is a series of vivid light installations around Downtown Halifax to brighten up these dark winter nights. 

Make sure to check out the dazzling winter-themed lights in Peace and Friendship Park, the winter-themed window decals and lights along Barrington Street, and the trees wrapped with lights around the Downtown area this winter. 

Wondering what's happening Downtown this January?

Keep up to date with our online Events Calendar.

DHBC offers a limited number of sponsorships for events  as part of DHBC’s Event Sponsorship Program. 

This program is all about helping boost attendance at events in Downtown Halifax and making the area a more appealing spot for event organizers.

DHBC is now accepting applications for events taking place between April 1 and September 30, 2025. 

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.