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‘Halifax Explosion’ light show playing all weekend in Downtown Halifax

News Placemaking Things to do

Shop local this holiday season with the 2025 Downtown Halifax Holiday Gift Guide.

2025 Downtown Halifax Holiday Gift Guide

Campaign Things to do

Down to Donate

What's on this December in Downtown Halifax.

What's On This December in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

Evergreen Festival on the Halifax Waterfront.

Evergreen Festival 2025

Campaign Things to do

Spruce's Evergreen Cocoa Trail presented by the Dairy Farmers of Canada.

Spruce's Evergreen Cocoa Trail

Down to Downtown this holiday season in Downtown Halifax.

Down to Downtown

Celebrate the holidays in Downtown Halifax.

Celebrate the Holidays in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

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DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN

Placemaking Things to do

Brand-new light projection show honours the sport of curling

News Placemaking Things to do

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The Cogswell Lowdown

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Catch All the Free Live Music During the Canada Curling Trials

What's on this November in Downtown Halifax.

What's on This November in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

Armed forces honoured with special Remembrance Day light projection

News Placemaking Things to do

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Halifax business leaders calling for action in Ottawa