Easter weekend is right around the corner!
Have you made plans for Easter Brunch? Or bought your Easter chocolate and flowers?
Check out how you can make our Downtown Halifax businesses, a part of your long weekend celebrations.
*Scroll down for ideas. We are updating as events pop up.
Easter Treats
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Creme - 1341 Lower Water St.
Dubai Chocolate
Pistachios and kataifi paste—rich, crunchy, and beautifully festive.
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Pane e Circo - 1475 Lower Water St.
Chocolate Robins Eggs
Shop their Easter Collection chocolates, including Easter eggs and Easter bunnies, and Mini Egg Supreme.
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Rousseau Chocolatier -5151 South St.
Easter Chocolates
Offering special chocolates for Easter!
- Chocolate Lux Egg
- Chocolate Egg Carton
- Chocolate Egg
- Chocolate Bunny
- Chocolate Sheep
- Chocolate Lamb
- Chocolate Piggy
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Layers Cupcakes - 1276 Barrington St.
Easter Cupcakes & Cakes
Mini Egg Cupcakes: vanilla mini egg cake filled with white and dark chocolate swirled mini egg ganache, piped with robins egg blue vanilla buttercream, and mini eggs on top.
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Peace by Chocolate - 1741 Lower Water St.
Easter Chocolate Collection
Easter collection filled with handmade chocolates. From adorable bunnies to special gift boxes, there’s something sweet for everyone.
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Terra Cafe - 1496 Lower Water St.
Easter Baked Goods
Preorders: Pick up on Good Friday or Easter Sunday
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Piece of Cake Bakery - 1475 Lower Water St.
Custom Cakes
Customized Easter cakes are available for order.
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Vandal Doughnuts -1341 Lower Water St.
Doughnut Boxes
Celebrate Easter with our beautifully themed doughnut box!
This festive set includes 6 handcrafted doughnuts:
- 3 Classic rings (no filling)
- 3 Supreme doughnuts, filled with luscious creams and topped with vibrant Easter designs.
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Arthurs Urban Market - 1591 Hollis St
Hot Cross Buns at Arthurs Urban Market
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Easter Meals
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Seaport Social - 1181 Hollis St.
Easter Brunch
Celebrate Easter at the Westin Nova Scotian! Enjoy a delicious brunch, live music, and fun activities for the kids
Sunday, April 20
11am - 3pm
INCLUDES:
- Juice Station
- Assorted Breads & Rolls
- Roasted Butternut Squash Soup & Westin Nova Scotian Signature Seafood Chowder
- Chef Attended Raclette Cheese Display
- Classic Caesar Salad, Easter Rainbow Salad & Tangy Potato Green Bean Salad
- Selected Sliced Fruits
- Charcuterie Artisanal Cheese Board & Sustainably Sourced Seacuterie Board
- Classic Shrimp Cocktail
- Create Your Own Omelet Station, Bacon & Chicken Sausage, Eggs Benedict, Gruyere Hash Brown Casserole, Mini Quiche, & Cod Fish Cakes
- Chef Waffle Station & Toasting Station
- Carvery Station: Herb Crusted Beef Ribeye, Roasted Honey & Mustard Glazed Ham & Turkey
- Braised Lamb Chops, Haddock, PEI Mussels, Penne Pasta, Butter Chicken & Selection Of Vegetables
- Dessert Display: Tarts, Pies, Cakes, Baked Goodies, A Chocolate Fountain & More
- Kids Station: Mac & Cheese, Chicken Fingers, French Fries & Vegetable Crudites
$82 per person (plus tax & 17% gratuity)
Kids 12 and under 1/2 price
Kids 5 and under free
*Pre paid reservations 902-496-7985 or email
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Salt + Ash - 1741 Lower Water St.
Easter Brunch
Easter brunch at Salt + Ash brings fresh, seasonal flavours to the table. Join us for a relaxed and laid-back weekend with specials like Green Eggs + Ham Benny, Roast Lamb Pizza, Mini Eggs Dutch Baby Pancake, and more. Served from 11 AM to 3 PM all weekend long—settle in, unwind, and enjoy.
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The Prince George Hotel - 1725 Market St.
Easter Brunch
April 20th • 12-2PM
Indulge in a chef-crafted spread, featuring fresh-baked pastries, classic brunch favourites, and seasonal specialties:
Elderflower Prosecco Mimosas
Spring Panzanella Salad
Greek Gyros with house-made Tzatziki
Decadent Dessert Display
Only $75 per person (plus tax & gratuity)
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Drift - 1709 Lower Water St.
Easter Brunch Torte
Our signature brunch torte is a warm and savoury Easter treat, layered with local eggs, maple ham, and fresh greens, wrapped in flaky herbed pastry. Served Saturday through Monday during brunch.
Easter Cod Dinner
Celebrate the season with a refined taste of the Atlantic. Our brown butter-basted cod is served with spring risotto and house-made scuncheons — a light, delectable dinner offered Good Friday and Saturday only.
Smoked Ham Easter Dinner
A comforting Easter classic with a Drift twist. Enjoy smoked ham glazed in maple mustard, with East Coast sides and fresh-baked brown bread. Available Sunday and Monday for dinner only.
Easter Activities
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Argyle Fine Art - 1559 Barrington St.
Bunny Art & Easter Egg Hunt
Get hopping for art with the latest show titled Spilt Hares: by Caileigh Lambie.
And on Saturday, April 19 starting at NOON, make sure you come by to participate in their sticker EASTER EGG HUNT. It's a scavenger hunt style, both inside and outside the gallery.
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Halifax Marriot Harbourfront - 1919 Upper Water St.
Spring Family Fun Fest
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pmLocation: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront – Second Floor
Single Ticket: $15 plus tax
Group Pass (includes 4 tickets): $55 plus tax; includes 4 tickets
Children 2 and under - free!Join us for an unforgettable Easter Weekend at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront. Dive into a day filled with joy and excitement at our Spring Family Fun Fest.
Activities Include:
- Discovery Centre's Digital Planetarium "Above and Beyond Stars Show"
& Foggy Bubbles Booth - Indoor inflatables: Bounce n slide & Candyland combo bouncers
- Sing along and photos with the ice queen
- Face painting & balloon twisters
- Visits with Peter Rabbit
- Arcade games
- Selfie/Instagram photobooth
- Snacks and Easter treats
- Craft and colouring stations and more!
Why not extend the fun and stay the night! All attendees will also receive a special discounted hotel rate - please check the fine print details in your confirmation email for booking details! Come enjoy our pool and the other hotel amenities, including Harbourstone restaurant, with a fabulous kids menu!
- Discovery Centre's Digital Planetarium "Above and Beyond Stars Show"
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Bunny Yoga at The Muir
A serene setting, a gentle stretch, and a few hoppy companions — join us for Bunny Yoga on Saturday, April 19.
Held in True Colours Gallery, this all-levels class features rescued rabbits from @10000carrotsrabbitrescue and offers a lighthearted way to welcome spring. Complimentary for Muir guests, with limited space available. Book your spot at reservations@muirhotel.com.
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Dress Your Bunny at Yolo Craft - 1359 Barrington St
🐰💐 Are you ready for Easter fun at Yolo Craft?
It’s time to dress up your Easter Bunny!
Pick your favorite bunny, choose from tons of cute outfits & accessories, and create your very own one-of-a-kind bunny buddy! 🎀🐇
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Easter Egg Hunt - Discovery Centre
Join us at Discovery Centre on April 20, 9am – 4pm, for an Easter Hunt with a prehistoric twist!
Search high and low for hidden eggs throughout the centre, and explore our Dinosaur Explorer exhibit (ends May 4)! 🦴✨
Found an egg? Bring it to the front desk and trade it in for a small prize!
It’s a dino-mite day of fun you won’t want to miss!

What's Open This Easter?
Our friends at Discover Halifax put together a list of businesses (and their hours of operation) for the upcoming Easter weekend.
Check out their list at discoverhalifaxns.com/whats-open-in-halifax/
Parking
Making plans to come Downtown to grab your Easter goodies or have Easter brunch? Be sure to visit our parking page before coming down to make your parking plan!
On-street paid parking will be free Friday, April 18 & Monday, April 21 in honour of Easter.