Halifax was founded by the British in 1749 and has a long and colourful history to explore when your clients visit. Below are a few suggestions that showcase our arts and culture. For a more comprehensive listing please click here.

Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery

Visit Alexander Keith's Nova Scotia Brewery and step back in time for a fun- filled history lesson delivered by costumed animators. It's definitely not your run-of-the-mill brewery tour! People of all ages will enjoy visiting the beautifully detailed home & brew house of Alexander Keith, learning about the brewing process, singing a song (or two) in the Stag's Head Pub and, of course, sampling Mr. Keith's finest Ale.

Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

 

Make art a part of your Halifax vacation! The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, in historic downtown Halifax, offers a spectacular collection featuring over 8,000 works in a permanent collection; historic and contemporary Nova Scotian, Canadian and international art as well as an acclaimed collection of folk art. Let us help you bring art and people together.

Casino Nova Scotia

Located on the second largest natural harbour in the world, Casino Nova Scotia is an exciting venue for gaming and special events. Open 24 hours a day. A five minute stroll north along the Harbourwalk from Historic Properties. 

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site

High above Halifax sits a star shaped citadel, one of the great British fortifications of the 19th century. It's one of the most visited National Historic Sites in Canada. Animators of the 78th Highland Regiment on sentry duty greet visitors as they cross the drawbridge. Don't miss your opportunity to have your picture taken with these animators reenacting life of the 1860's. Be sure to catch the firing of the noon day gun which happens atop the ramparts, every day except Christmas Day

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

 

Dive into Atlantic Canada's maritime history in the heart of the historic Halifax waterfront. Experience the life of a sailor, learn of the province's ship-building heritage and uncover the meaning behind colourful ship flags. See exhibits featuring the Halifax connection to the Titanic, North Atlantic convoys, Theodore Tugboat, the Halifax Explosion, Shipwreck Treasures, and galleries with Days of Sail and Age of Steam.

 

Located at the southern end of the Harbourwalk you'll find Pier 21 - "Canada's Ellis Island". From the 1920's to the 1970's, Pier 21 was Canada's 'front door' to over one million immigrants, wartime evacuees, refugees, troops, war brides and their children. Experience the history of this National Historic Site which has been transformed into a testament to Canada's profoundly emotional immigration experience. The sheer impact of the interactive displays, virtual projections and abundance of fascinating images will overwhelm you. Genealogy enthusiasts will marvel at the resource information and library.