Easter weekend is almost here! 🐰
From special meals to chocolate and fresh flowers, Downtown Halifax has everything you need to celebrate.
Shop local this Easter and make the most of your long weekend!
👉 Wondering what's on this April in Downtown Halifax? See everything happening here.
We'll be updating this page as more Easter opportunities come up!
Easter Treats
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Craig's Cookies: 1581 Barrington Street
Easter Cookies
Craig's Cookies has some special Easter-themed cookies on their menu, including the Creme Egg Cookie! Celebrate Easter with a rich cookie dough stuffed with a whole gooey, chocolatey creme egg!
There are also additional Easter flavours including Cinnamon Bun with vanilla frosting, Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting, and Mini Egg.
Available until April 6.
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Jane's Next Door: 1801 Hollis Street
Easter Nests
Pick up some Easter treats from Jane's Next Door.
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Layers Cupcakes: 1276 Barrington Street
Easter Cakes
Order the Spring Chick, the Mini Egg cake, or one of the beautiful spring-themed cakes for your Easter celebrations.
NEW: Layers just dropped their EASTER DOZEN! Special Easter-themed cupcakes for Easter. Order here.
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Pane e Circo: Bishop's Landing, 1475 Lower Water Street
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Peace by Chocolate: Queen's Marque, 1741 Lower Water Street
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Rousseau Chocolatier: 5151 South Street
Easter Meals
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Seaport Social: The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis Street
Easter Brunch
Celebrate Easter at the Westin Nova Scotian!
Book your reservation on April 5 for a "hop-pening" buffet your whole family will love:
🍽️ Delectable dishes
🎶 Live entertainment
🐰 A special visit from the Easter Bunny
Adults: $83.30++ | Kids 5–12: $41.65++ | Under 5: Free
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The Prince George Hotel: 1725 Market Street
Easter Brunch
April 5 • 12 noon - 2 pm
Reservations are required and these ticketed events tend to fill up early.
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Water Polo: Cunard District, 1341 Lower Water Street
Easter Brunch
Celebrate Easter Brunch at Water Polo!
Saturday, April 4 & Sunday, April 5
Enjoy their full à la carte or curated Easter menu plus incredible chef’s specials.
Plus, enjoy complimentary parking every Saturday & Sunday from 9 am–3 pm at the Cunard Building! -
Durty Nelly's, 1645 Argyle Street
Sunday Roast
Join us for a proper Sunday Roast, served from 2pm–5pm on Sunday, April 5
Prime rib with all the fixings: mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and housemade gravy.
Stick around for our Irish Céilidh session starting at 4pm and ease into the evening with great music and good company.
Easter Activities
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Halifax Marriot Harbourfront: 1919 Upper Water Street
Spring Family Fun Fest
Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 10 am - 12 pm & 1 - 3 pmLocation: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront
Enjoy a family fun fest at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront this Easter! Enjoy face painting, character visits, delicious Easter treats, bouncy castles, and more!
Easter Gifts
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The Flower Shop: 1705 Barrington Street
Spring-themed Gifts
Beautiful bouquets, spring candles, new plants, and seeds are all available at The Flower Shop on Barrington Street.
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Obladee, A Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington Street
Send an Obladee Gift Box for Easter!
Each Box includes:
- Bottle of Wine (your choice of red, white, sparkling)
- 3 local cheeses
- Local dark chocolate bar
- Fruit & Nut crackers
- House made Preserves
- Local Beeswax Candle
- Personalized Gift Note
Non-Alcohol Boxes available, too! For Pickup or Delivery in HRM.
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What's Open This Easter?
Check out what's open Easter Weekend here.
Parking
Making plans to come Downtown over the Easter long weekend? Be sure to visit our parking page to make your parking plan!
On-street paid parking will be free Friday, April 3 & Monday, April 6 for Easter in honour of Good Friday and Easter Monday.