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February 1 2012
Nova Scotia Cuisine at Its Finest in February With Food & Wine Halifax Events
February 1, 2012, HALIFAX, NS - Halifax celebrates Nova Scotia cuisine as it once again enters the culinary spotlight, playing host to an outstanding collection of events showcasing the best local creations from sea, land and vine. The Halifax Nova Scotia gastronomic celebrations kick off Feb. 1, with Dine Around which has 11 participating restaurants in Halifax offering delicious three-course prix fixe menus for the entire month. Since 2012 is a leap year, diners have one extra day to take advantage of this special deal. In addition to Dine Around, the Savour Food & Wine Festival presents three marquee...
January 23 2012
Halifax Regional Municipality Issues Call for Expressions of Interest in Partnership Opportunities for Stadium
(January 23, 2012) - HRM has issued a call for Expressions of Interest in partnership opportunities for a proposed multi-use stadium. Regional Council has committed up to $20 million toward the construction of the proposed facility, and on December 6, 2011, directed staff to move forward to confirm partnership funding sources and begin negotiations with property owners for a site. This information will allow Council to make a final decision on whether to move ahead to build a stadium for the municipality.Mayor Peter Kelly said the call is part of Council’s ongoing due diligence to ensure it has all the...
November 15 2011
Sparkle, Shop and Win this Holiday Season with Destination Halifax
Tune into Live at 5 for your chance to win one of two shopping spree packages in downtown Halifax with a holiday shopping Halifax contest.November 15, 2011, HALIFAX, NS - An exciting new contest has launched just in time for the holiday season in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sparkle & Shop is giving Maritimers a chance to win one of two downtown Halifax shopping sprees.The grand prize winner will receive a fantastic shopping spree package worth $6500 that includes three nights accommodation for two at the Delta Halifax Hotel and a car rental from Avis. The second prize winner will...
October 26 2011
Cruise Canada New England Receives Accolades at Seatrade Europe
October 2011 (Halifax, Nova Scotia) – Cruise Canada New England received two significant accolades during the recent annual cruise and river cruise convention, Seatrade Europe.The Seatrade Insider awards presented were at Schmidts Tivoli Theatre in Hamburg, Germany. René Trépanier, Executive Director of Cruise the Saint Lawrence and Chair of Cruise Canada New England, accepted a plaque on behalf of the Cruise Canada New England Alliance for a highly commended contribution to Destination of the Year as a finalist.Lynn Ledwidge, Director of Marketing with Destination Halifax, also accepted the “Deutscher Kreuzfahrtpreis” 2012 Destination of the Year by Koehler’s Guide Kreuzfahrt at...
October 25 2011
Fall is a Bountiful Time To Experience Halifax Events & Festivals
Festivals, fall foliage tours & culinary adventures using local products are just some of the things to do in HalifaxOctober 25, 2011, HALIFAX, NS – An abundance of Halifax events ensures that the tourism season in Halifax is still going strong long after the summer months, and keeps the excitement rolling right into winter.There are more ways than ever to embrace fall in the Halifax region, some of which are unique to this time of year. The “second summer” weather conditions often enjoyed during October make it easy for people to enjoy Halifax outdoor activities, breathe the fresh fall air...
September 15 2011
Destination Halifax Launches Visit Halifax Nova Scotia Mobile Application for Visitors
Discovering things to do in Halifax made easy with the introduction of the Visit Halifax Mobile App for Halifax travel. September 15, 2011, Halifax, Nova Scotia – Halifax Nova Scotia based Destination Halifax, the destination marketing organization for the Halifax Regional Municipality, is introducing a new free tool for visitors – the Visit Halifax Mobile Application, by VisitMobileTM. This Application, or ‘App’, will allow leisure and business travelers to effortlessly plan and navigate their Halifax experience using the one device most people don’t leave home without – their smartphone. This free App is accessible for use on all smartphone devices including iPhone,...
September 9 2011
Destination Halifax Introduces Newest Team Member
Destination Halifax announces new Communications / Web Manager.September 8, 2011, Halifax, NS - Destination Halifax is pleased to welcome Andrea Young to the organization as the new Communications / Web Manager.Andrea will lead the organization’s communications and web activities, acting as the point of contact for travel media, and promoting the Halifax region as the tourism destination of choice.Having played a key role on the communications team for the Halifax 2011 Canada Games Host Society, Andrea comes to Destination Halifax with a range of talents and experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as a background in...
August 16 2011
Fall Halifax Events Feature Festivals, Entertainment, Arts, Culture and Sports
Things to do in Halifax include fall festivals and events, the finest in Halifax arts, culture, entertainment & cuisineAugust 16, 2011, Halifax, NS – Halifax events worth celebrating this fall follow in the footsteps of the excitement and entertainment of the summer festival season in Halifax, Nova Scotia.Running throughout the summer, alFresco filmFesto (July 22-August 26) continues their Summer of Murray outdoor film series on the Halifax Waterfront while Halifax attractions including the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and the Halifax Citadel continue to draw tourists interested in Nova Scotia history and culture.September kicks off with the FIVB Beach Volleyball...
June 30 2011
Here’s to a Memorable Summer in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax art, culture, cuisine, and music make for non-stop family fun this summer.June 30, 2011, HALIFAX, NS – The summer festival season is well underway in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and with a fantastic line-up of Halifax events and festivals on the roster, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Alderney Landing will host a variety of entertainment, including a free Canada Day concert featuring The Trews and Natal Day Festivities with free concerts by Wintersleep and Steven Page – and don’t forget the fireworks over Halifax Harbour! A line-up of outdoor concerts featuring The Arcade Fire with Owen Pallett, Summer...
February 11 2011
Destination Halifax Launches Halifax Nova Scotia Mobile Website
10,000 visitors during 2011 Halifax Canada Games will have easy access to information directly from their Smartphones Destination Halifax has launched a new Halifax, Nova Scotia mobile website just in time for the 2011 Halifax Canada Games to ensure that the more than 10,000 visitors to the Halifax region will have easy access to information through their Smartphones. Destination Halifax, the region’s tourism marketing organization, has been marketing to web-savvy consumers through social media, an online itinerary builder and continually updated website. The mobile website, http://halifaxmobi.com, was developed in response to an increase in travellers using their blackberrys, iphones...
January 25 2011
Nova Scotia Cuisine at Heart of Month-Long Savour Festival in Halifax
Signature events -- Savour Food & Wine Festival and Nova Scotia Ice Wine Festival -- anchor Halifax, Nova Scotia’s culinary celebration Nova Scotia cuisine takes centre stage as Halifax gears up for a month-long celebration of all things local and delicious, just five months after hosting the inaugural Culinary Tourism Thought Leadership World Summit. Savour Food and Wine Month, kicking off February 1st, encourages locals and visitors to experience Halifax’s culinary culture. Rare wine tastings, wine and icewine pairing events, prix-fixe menus, and winery tours are just a few of the events planned. The fourth annual Nova Scotia...
November 1 2010
2010 Cruise Season Wraps up at the Port of Halifax
The Port of Halifax finished a successful cruise season on Saturday with the visit of Queen Mary 2. This season the Port of Halifax welcomed over 260,000 passengers, aboard 127 vessels. “The cruise market continues to bolster the overall performance of our tourism sector and calls for continued focus as an opportunity for sustained growth”, says Patricia Lyall, Destination Halifax President and CEO. “The Halifax experience is rooted in authenticity and starts at the point of first impression with the warm welcome received upon arrival at the Cruise Pavilion. Augmented by the depth and variety of all there...
October 20 2010
Gay Travel Destination Halifax, Nova Scotia Wins Award For Marketing Campaign Directed At LGBT Travelers
Destination Halifax’s LGBT Travel Leisure Campaign Wins Bronze in The Summit International Awards Halifax, Nova Scotia’s reputation as a welcoming gay travel destination got a boost with the recent announcement of the 2010 Summit Creative Awards. Destination Halifax, the city’s destination marketing organization, received a Bronze in the category of Consumer Print Materials Campaign for Tourism and Hospitality for a recent LGBT Leisure Campaign. Destination Halifax’s campaign was among thousands of entries in the Consumer Print Materials Campaign for Tourism and Hospitality category and was judged against an international field of the very best in the industry with entries...
September 29 2010
Halifax Businesses up for National Tourism Awards
Halifax, Nova Scotia celebrated by National Awards for Tourism Excellence with seven nominations Halifax’s tourism industry had much to celebrate when the National Awards for Tourism Excellence, presented by the Toronto Star, were announced this week. With seven nominations, in categories including Event of the Year and Business of the Year - Multiple Unit, Halifax’s famous hospitality is being recognized on a national level. Halifax’s nominees include RCR Hospitality (Business of the Year – Multiple Unit), Halifax International Airport Authority (Corporate Partner of the Year), Waterfront Development Corporation (Corporate Partner of the Year), Grand Chief Membertou 400 (Event of the...
September 20 2010
Halifax, NS Residents Encouraged to ‘Staycation’ This Fall
Destination Halifax’s Staycations contest encourages locals to share their at-home Halifax vacation ideas It’s a great time to be in Halifax, NS – for locals and visitors alike The air is crisp, the leaves are changing, and fall festivals are celebrating the culture, music, food and wine of the Halifax region. With so much to see and do, Nova Scotians need look no further than their own backyard when planning a fall getaway. Have a favourite Halifax destination for a weekend getaway? Destination Halifax’s staycations contest invites locals in the know to enter their favourite at-home vacation...
September 14 2010
Culinary Tourism World Summit Lands in Halifax, NS from September 19-21, 2010
Halifax World Trade & Convention Centre the site for two days of groundbreaking culinary tourism events including keynotes by Robert Kenner of Food, Inc and Food Network Host Chef Michael SmithSeptember 15, 2010 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Halifax NS welcomes the Culinary Tourism World Summit, a gathering of international culinary and tourism industry professionals, to the Halifax World Trade & Convention Centre beginning this Sunday, September 19th. The event features two days of sessions from renowned culinary and tourism leaders, interactive breakouts, and special events including a dinner that takes delegates on a journey through the cuisine of Nova...
August 18 2010
Durty Nelly's Set to Premier on Food Network's "The Opener" September 7th
Renowned Chef and Restaurant Consultant David Adjey is on a mission to help new restaurateurs open their doors. The restaurant industry can be a difficult and risky business, especially for local rookies Kyle Drake and Joe McGuinness. In Food Network Canada’s brand new documentary series, The Opener, celebrity chef and restaurant consultant David Adjey is on a mission to give restaurateur newbies a wake-up call before they open their doors and potentially lose everything. Premiering Tuesday, August 31 at 9pm ET/10pm PT, The Opener takes viewers on a dramatic and entertaining ride behind the scenes and into restaurants across...
July 19 2010
Gay Halifax Celebrates Halifax Pride, Festival Underway through July 25, 2010
Halifax Pride, Atlantic Canada’s largest LGBTQ festival, is in full swing from July 18-25, 2010 in Halifax, with 8 days of exciting events including the 23rd annual Halifax Pride parade The festivities started in Halifax, Nova Scotia this week, with thousands of visitors and locals alike coming together for Halifax Pride, Atlantic Canada’s largest LGBTQ cultural festival. Halifax, a gay-friendly travel destination, hosts the eight-day Halifax Pride festival, which features something for everyone. From the Queer Acts Theatre Festival to the Halifax Pride Songwriters Circle, a traditional Halifax harbour cruise on the tall ship Silva to a family swim, picnic and BBQ...
June 30 2010
Destination Halifax Launches Online Itinerary Builder Helping Visitors Plan a Halifax Nova Scotia Vacation
HALIFAX, NS – Exploring the beaches and hiking trails of the Eastern Shore. Overlooking the Halifax Harbour while dining al fresco on the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. Sea-kayaking on St. Margaret’s Bay. The choices are endless, and with Destination Halifax’s new online Itinerary Builder tool, creating a personalized Halifax vacation is easy. The interactive Itinerary Builder, launched in May 2010, allows visitors to plan single and multi-day trips, incorporating everything from accommodations and dining to things to do and events to attend. Halifax vacationers can choose from hundreds of options sorted by category , including “Where to Stay,” with vacation packages and...
June 2 2010
A Vine Romance: Domaine de Grand Pré's 10th Anniversary
Domaine de Grand Pré is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year and invites tourists and locals alike to come celebrate. Within the past decade, the property has progressed itself into an internationally reputed winery with it’s restaurant Le Caveau and a leading partner in Canada’s industry. During the upcoming season, wine enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in three extraordinary events starting in June. JUNE 12-13, 2010: Saturday – The official anniversary weekend begins with Le Caveau’s “Chef Series” and guest chef, Dennis Johnston of Fid Restaurant. The day also includes free tour and tastings and a grapevine giveaway. Sunday – An anniversary...
February 15 2010
Nova Scotia Cuisine & Culinary Culture at the Heart of Destination Halifax Campaign
Culinary travel campaign complements February’s Savour Food & Wine Festival events, highlighting world-class Halifax restaurants & chefs Nova Scotia cuisine is as unique as the land and sea it comes from – and Halifax chefs are leading the way in the artful use of local ingredients. Destination Halifax, the city’s tourism marketing organization, embraces culinary tourism with a new marketing campaign focused on unique culinary vacations and dining experiences in Halifax restaurants. Visitors to Destination Halifax’s culinary website, www.destinationhalifax.com/culinary, can enjoy a taste of Nova Scotia cuisine with recipes and videos from chefs of Halifax restaurants. Once there,...
