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african heritage month

Celebrate African Heritage Month in Downtown Halifax

News Placemaking Things to do

What's on this February in Downtown Halifax.

What's on this February in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

Dine Around is back this February in Downtown Halifax.

Dine Around 2026 in Downtown Halifax

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'Best of' Downtown Halifax 2026

A delicious mug of hot chocolate from Rousseau Chocolatier in Downtown Halifax.

Hot Chocolate in Downtown Halifax

Celebrate Valentine's Day in Downtown Halifax.

It's Valentine's Day in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

Warm up your winter in Downtown Halifax.

Warm Up Your Winter

Brunch it up in Downtown Halifax this winter.

Brunch it up in Downtown Halifax

5 new businesses in Downtown Halifax this winter.

5 New Businesses to Try in Downtown Halifax

News Things to do

Down to Downtown this winter in Downtown Halifax.

Down to Downtown

The Busker Festival returns in 2026 for its 40th year in Downtown Halifax.

5 Reasons To Get Excited About 2026

It's January in Downtown Halifax.

What's on this January in Downtown Halifax

Campaign Things to do

NYE 2026

New Year's Eve in Downtown Halifax

There's a new 28-foot-tall tree in Peace and Friendship Park as part of the DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN winter lighting program in Downtown Halifax.

DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN

Placemaking Things to do

Try Gahan House's Savoury Prosciutto Pinwheels this holiday season, found in the 2025 Downtown Halifax Holiday Gift Guide.

Gahan House's Savoury Prosciutto Pinwheels