Ocean Week Halifax is a 10-day community celebration dedicated to the conservation, education, and appreciation of the ocean. 🌊
Featuring a wide range of interactive workshops, activities, and events, Ocean Week celebrates our city's deep connection to the Atlantic Ocean and culminates in a large, family-friendly celebration on the Halifax Waterfront on June 7.
Come out and celebrate the ocean during Ocean Week Halifax! 🐳🪼🐠
Check out some of the events happening in Downtown Halifax for Ocean Week below ⬇️
We'll be adding to this page as more events are confirmed, so check back often!
To keep up to date with everything happening around HRM for Ocean Week Halifax, follow @oceanweekhalifax.
Ocean Week Halifax Art Exhibition at DHBC
Come visit the Ocean Week Halifax Art Exhibition at Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) for some ocean-inspired artwork.
- Downtown Halifax Business Commission
- 1546 Barrington Street, Unit 104
- Monday, June 1
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | 4:30 - 6:30 pm
This event is free and open to the public!
Selected artworks will also be available for purchase.
Events & Activations
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Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics
Patagonia Halifax
- 1496 Lower Water Street
- Thursday, May 28
- 6:30 pm
- Free but please RSVP here
Join Patagonia Halifax for their 2nd annual Ocean-Community Mixer & Film Screening to celebrate International Plastic Free Day.
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Ocean Week Painting with Erin Hollingshead
Argyle Fine Art
- 1559 Barrington Street
- Saturday, May 30
- 2 - 4 pm
- FREE admission
Celebrate Ocean Week with printing with artist Erin Hollingshead.
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Oceans & You
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- 1675 Lower Water Street
- Friday, June 5
- 9:30 am - 3 pm
- FREE admission
Taking place in the small craft gallery, anchor yard, and the CSS Acadia, you can explore interactive exhibits, meet marine experts, and get up close with ocean life, and hands-on with specialized ocean gear.
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Ocean Week Celebration
Foundation Wharf, Halifax Waterfront
- Sunday, June 7
- 10 am - 3 pm
- FREE admission
This is the flagship event of Ocean Week Halifax, and is a free, family-friendly festival for all ages.
Specials & Promotions
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Signature Cocktail Series with Legendary Hospitality
Raise a Glass for the Ocean through the Signature Cocktail Series with Sketti & Ball Inc., Antojo Taco + Tequila, Salt Yard Social, The Stubborn Goat, and The BG:
- Ocean-themed beverages
- May 30 - June 8
$1 from every featured drink sold will be donated to support more local conservation and education initiatives.
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Salt + Ash
Queen's Marque | 1741 Lower Water Street
Special Ocean Week Feature:
- Seaweed Basil Pesto Pizza
- May 30 - June 8
$2 from every pizza sold will be donated to Ocean Week Halifax to help support our community and events and marine conservation efforts.
World Ocean Day
World Ocean Day is an annual global celebration and call to action for ocean conservation, held every June 8.
DYK: World Ocean Day was originally proposed by Canada in 1992, and was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008
Celebrate Ocean Hour on June 8. More info to come!
