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Tahla and Tahir, co-owners of Simply Put in front of their store

Meet Tahla and Tahir, co-owners of Simply Put

Downtown Spotlight

DHBC's 'Gritty to Pretty' continues to add vibrancy to Downtown Halifax.

News Placemaking

Sunpreet Singh, chef and co-owner of Mera Cafe + Bar

Meet Sunpreet Singh, chef and co-owner of Mera Cafe + Bar

Downtown Spotlight

There are many places to get a yummy brunch in Downtown Halifax, including the Bird's Nest Cafe on Barrington Street.

Brunch it up in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

Alex Boudreau, owner of Pop By The Store smiling in her store

Meet Alex Boudreau, owner of Pop By The Store

Downtown Spotlight

Lauren and Matt, co-owners of Market Price posing in front of their in-store neon sign

Meet Lauren and Matt, co-owners of Market Price

Downtown Spotlight

Downtown Halifax is very dog-friendly. Look for our water bowls outside businesses.

Dog-Friendly Downtown

Campaign Things to do

Relaxing in a park in Downtown Halifax is a great way to spend a sunny day.

Parks & Public Spaces in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

It's patio season in Downtown Halifax.

There's a Patio for That

Campaign Things to do

Person holding COWS ice cream in a cone in front of the Halifax Harbour with the Halifax Ferry in the background

Frozen Treats in Downtown Halifax

Kathleen Martin, executive director of Canadian Sea Turtle Network smiling in front of their Waterfront building.

Downtown Spotlight: Canadian Sea Turtle Network

Downtown Spotlight

A couple walking their dog in front of the "Defeat" mural on Sackville Street

Self-Guided Downtown Art Tour

Placemaking Things to do

Two people playing volleyball at the Sands of Salter

100 Things to Do Downtown this Summer

Campaign Things to do

Kat and Brittney, managers of the Board Room Game Cafe posing in front of a wall of board games

Downtown Spotlight: Board Room Game Cafe

Downtown Spotlight

"Halifax Mural Festival" Mural at "The Hub"

Halifax Mural Festival 2023 - 21 New Murals!

Placemaking Things to do