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Economy Shoe Shop outdoor patio at night

Pub Nights in Downtown Halifax

A person walks by the colourful storefront of The Black Market in Downtown Halifax.

Summer Shopping in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

Downtown Halifax Vision 2030

Downtown Halifax Vision 2030

A couple dancing in a club

Downtown Date Nights

August in Downtown Halifax.

What's on This August in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

Exterior of Salt Yard washrooms

Washrooms in Downtown Halifax

110 Things to Do in Downtown Halifax this summer.

110 Things to Do Downtown this Summer

Campaign Things to do

Jul 21 2024 News Placemaking

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

Dog-Friendly Downtown

Campaign Things to do

A women with a pride flag

Pride in Downtown Halifax

It's patio season in Downtown Halifax.

There's a Patio for That

Campaign Things to do

A family walks along the Halifax Waterfront during July in Downtown Halifax.

What's on this July in Downtown Halifax

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

Fireworks over the Halifax Harbour on Canada Day in Downtown Halifax.

Canada Day 2024

2024 State of The Downtown

Downtown Halifax ranked #1 in Canada in total visitation