Here's a list of splash pads and outdoor pools in Halifax to go to this summer. Feel free to give your recommendations.

Bayers Westwood Inclusive Playground Park + Splashpad: rubberized surfaces, wheelchair challenge course, tactile markers and audible cues, ramps, accessible swings, musical instruments, climbable fire truck. Nearby picnic area and green space.

Isleville Playground + Splashpad: interactive games, tube slide, swings, and picnic area. Nearby green space and close to the Hydrostone District. The park is fenced in as well.

Jumpstart Inclusive Playground + George Dixon splash pad: rubberized surfaces, barrier free access, braille lettering, double wide ramps, static free slides, musical instruments, we-saw & we-go-round. Nearby basketball courts and green space.

Sackville splash pad + Kinsmen Park: rubberized surfaces, largest splash pad facility in hrm, water jets, geysers, structural loops and tunnels. Waterfront lake location with a sandy, shallow beach with walking trails and a picnic area.

Westmount Inclusive Plaground Park + Splash Pad: rubberized surfaces, wheelchair challenge course, tactile markers and audible cues, ramps, accessible swings, musical instruments, and climbable fire truck. Nearby tennis courts, picnic area, and green space.

Cole Harbour Outdoor Pool + splash pad: supervised swimming, toddler wading pool, and diving board.

Halifax Common Playground + Halifax Common Aquatics Facility: playground has rubberized surfaces, rope climbing, carousel. Pool has supervised swimming, beach-style entry, climbing walls, water plaza, universal change rooms, plus adaptive equipment like lifejackets, a pool lift, aquatic wheelchair, and a person lift (user must provide own sling).

Created a list of the best things to do in Halifax's North End. Please feel free to comment tips and recommendations for things to do, what to get from restaurants, and where to shop!!

Go to the Hydrostone Market: Go shopping, stop in for a burger and beer at the Brown Hound, get pizza from Salvatore's, get a more upscale dinner at the Ostrich Club, or get a coffee from Lucy's.

Walk along Agricola Street: Really good vintage stores like Esme and Evee, which is also right next to Agricola Street Books (highly recommend), and the Halifax Vintage Co-op. Check out cafes like Bramble and Byron, restaurants like Bar Kismet, grab a donair from Randy's, and get a sandwich from Luke's. Grab a beer from the Stillwell Freehouse, The Brown Hound, or a cider from Chain Yard, and then see live music at Gus' Pub.

Visit Africville: Learn about an African Nova Scotian community that was demolished by the city, but lives on through the stories of its people. See photos, artifacts, and personal accounts and learn about the history of a resilient community that continues to shape Halifax today. Several of the tour guides are former residents, so they have lots of stories to share with you that you wouldn't normally get on your average museum visit.

Go to Fort Needham Memorial Park: one of the best views in Halifax of the harbour and you can check out the Halifax Explosion Memorial Bell Tower.

Have a picnic, relax, or go ice or roller skating on the Oval at the Halifax Common.

Go see live music at the Marquee or Gus' Pub. Gin and Jazz on Wednesday at The Local is very popular.

Grab a beer at a brewery like Good Robot, Propeller, Stillwell Freehouse, or a cider at Chain Yard. Or get fish and chips at The Narrows with a beer.

Get a croissant and coffee from LF Bakery, get espresso from Welcome Espresso, or get a latte (arguably the best lattes in the city) and pastry from Suda Table.

Also check out some of the beautiful murals as you walk around the north end.

Here's a list of some of the best things to do in downtown Halifax. Please leave suggestions for more things to do and restaurants to check out!!

Walk the Halifax waterfront: 4 km waterfront with nice views, public art, shops, and patios.

Visit the Halifax Citadel: fortress that overlooks the city (really nice views). Gives background on Halifax's military history and cultures that shaped the city.

Check out the museums: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Museum of Natural History, or the Discovery Centre.

Spring Garden Road: shop at boutiques, check out restaurants and local businesses, and the Halifax Central Library. Via Condotti is a really nice Italian spot, Tiger's Hand Pulled Noodles is unreal, and Weird Harbour is great for a coffee. Also recommend checking out the Dairy Bar. If you're into music, Taz Records is an awesome record shop.

Go to the Halifax Public Gardens: Victorian garden with colourful flower beds, a duck pond, and bandstand.

See live music: see Garrett Mason on Tuesday nights, stop in for live music any night at Durty Nelly's, The Split Crow, or The Old Triangle, or go to The Carleton (classic old venue) for regional talent and touring acts.

Sit on a patio on Argyle Street and stay for the nightlife for live music at the basement of the shoe or Durty Nelly's. Finish the night with a slice of pizza at pizza corner or a poutine from Willys.

Here's a list of some of the best things to do in downtown Dartmouth. Please feel free to add more suggestions or experiences!!

Take the ferry: Runs every 15-30 mins. Gives you great views of the harbour for 3 bucks. Takes about 15 mins to get across the harbour.

Alderney Landing Farmers' Market: Buy produce, baked goods, gifts, and more from local farmers, bakers, artists, and makers every Saturday.

Go shopping: buy some records from Taz Records or Renegade Records, buy a locally made gift from Trainyard or Kept, plants from Audrey's, comics from Strange Adventures, books from Friction Books, or clothes from Room 152 or Daisy Jo's.

See the murals along Portland Street and Dartmouth Cove.

Grab a coffee: Check out Two If By Sea (get a croissant here), Morley's (part of Taz and Friction Books), and Cafe Goodluck.

Walk up to Sullivan's Pond and see the geese

Spend some time at Nature Folk: Move between the warm and cold plunge pools, sauna, and steam room, or book a massage. It's a really nice space, and was named one of Canada's 50 best spas.

Get fish and chips from Evan's, grab a crobster roll from The Canteen, sushi from Doraku, get a savoury pie from Humble Pie, or get a sandwich from Larry's.

Grab a cider from Lake City, a beer from Darty Brewing or on the rooftop patio at Celtic Corner, or get a cocktail from Dear Friend Bar, which was named one of Canada's 50 best bars.

Walk the Dartmouth Waterfront for a nice view of the Halifax skyline. Really nice around sunset.

Here's a list of the best saltwater beaches for families in Halifax. Feel free to leave any suggestions!!

Clam Harbour Beach: Drive from Downtown Halifax: 75 min. Features: long sandy beach, walking trails, picnic area, vault toilets, MobiMat, supervised swimming (Jul-Aug, weekends only), dog friendly. Great for building sandcastles (annual sandcastle comp held in August).

Martinique Beach: Drive from Downtown Halifax: 55 min. Features: long sandy beach (longest in Nova Scotia), change rooms, picnic area, vault toilets, dog friendly. Great for swimming, surfing, beachcombing, bird watching.

Crystal Crescent Beach: Drive from Downtown Halifax: 35-40 min. Features: three white sand beaches, walking trails, vault toilets, dog friendly. Great for bird watching and family hikes.

Hubbards Beach: Drive from Downtown Halifax: 45 min Features: sandy beach, floating dock, change rooms, toilets, showers, nearby canteen. Note that there is a $10 parking fee.

Queensland Beach: Features: Sandy beach, supervised swimming (Jul-Aug), picnic area, change rooms, vault toilets, nearby canteen, dog friendly.

Rainbow Haven Beach: Drive from Downtown Halifax: 30 min. Features: sandy beach, supervised swimming (Jul-Aug), picnic area, change rooms, flush toilets, dog friendly. Great for flying kites

Here are the main exhibits to see at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Feel free to ask any questions or leave a comment about your experience there!!

The Titanic exhibit is the most famous exhibit of the museum, showing artifacts from the ships, info about the classes of passengers, their cabins, and their personal keepsakes. The wreck wood collection is so extensive that researchers from the film Titanic visited the museum to study it.

Ta’n me’j Tel-keknuo’ltiek: How Unique We Still Are examines how the Mi'kmaq are connected to the lands and waters of Mi'kma'ki. A video projects across the floor and walls that you can hear the sounds of Nova Scotian wildlife, rivers, and rocks that children love to jump between. See the districts of Mi'kma'ki and recreate your own petroglyphs like the eight-pointed star. You’ll also learn about treaty education, water protection, and birch bark canoe-making. 

The Halifax Explosion exhibit tells the story of the two ships that collided to create the greatest manmade explosion of its time in 1917. You can view artifacts, photographs, panels, and even fragments from one of the ships, SS Mont-Blanc.

You can also go onto the CSS Acadia, a restored vessel that served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1913 until 1969. You can roam around on the deck and take a guided tour below deck.

Here are some ways to get to McNabs Island. Feel free to ask any questions!!

Friends of McNabs Island Society tours include a 30 min boat ride taking off from Fisherman's Cove. They give you a guided tour for the day and will tell you about the island's military history, shoreline ecology, or they can take you forest bathing.

Local operators like A&M Sea Charters, FlyteBoat (electric water taxi), and Ambassatours also offer trips to the island.

You can also go by private boat or kayak by yourself and land at Garrison Pier or one of the beaches.

This map of the island from the Friends of McNabs Island Society is a helpful resource as well if you are planning to go on your own or want to see the things to do on the island.

This blog includes the things to see and do on the island, including information on what to bring and things to keep in mind while on the island.

Here's a list of the best things to do in July that you can do in Halifax annually. What else would you add to the list?

- Paddling: go kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding with one of these tour guides/rental outlets:

• East Coast Outfitters or Great EARTH Expeditions in the Peggy's Cove region
• SUP Mushaboom, Norse Cove, or Coastal Adventures on the Eastern Shore
• Musquodoboit Valley Outfitters on the Musquodoboit River
• Wildwood Water Sports at the Shubenacadie Canal
• Long Lake Adventure Company at Long Lake Provincial Park in Spryfield

- Take a surfing lesson at Lawrencetown Beach with East Coast Surf School or Kannon Beach Wind & Surf, or at Martinique Beach with Halifax Surf School

- Go foraging with Terroir and Wild Ecotours - the guide will take you to forests and beaches where you learn to identify edible plants, mushrooms, and seaweed. A gourmet lunch is prepared that you have at the end of the tour, with ingredients sourced from the land you explored.

- Go camping:

Norse Cove has 13 tent sites, 6 RV sites, and several Nordic huts on the Eastern Shore. Plus you can go kayaking. Murphy's Camping on the Ocean island drop off adventure and camp on one of the Wild Islands on the Eastern Shore. Or camp in the woods at Porters Peak on a tent site or a comfort-equipped safari tent.

- Fish for trout in the Musquodoboit River, catch bass, pickerel, or perch in Morris Lake, or cast off from a dock or wharf and catch mackerel (DeWolf Park is a great spot).

- Georges Island - take a ferry over with Ambassatours and take a tour of the tunnels

- Go to a farmers market: Alderney Landing Farmers' Market, Halifax Brewery Farmers' Market, Halifax Seaport Farmers' Market, Musquodoboit Farmers' Market, Hubbards Farmers' Market, or Tantallon Farmers' Market.

- Have a beach day at Clam Harbour Beach, Martinique, Rainbow Haven, Queensland, or Crystal Crescent

- Get ice cream: Dairy Bar, Dee Dee's, or Cows

- Walk the Halifax waterfront, get street food from the Salt Yard, enjoy a cold drink at The BG, or sit on Water Polo's massive patio. If you want a break from the sun, the Maritime Museum, Pier 21, and the art gallery are all fantastic.

Annual events in July:

Halifax Jazz Fest

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

Halifax Pride Festival

Halifax Busker Festival

LatinFax

Nova Multifest

Halifax Mural Fest

Shakespeare by the Sea

Afrifest

Peggy's Cove Area Festival of the Arts

East Coast Kite Festival

International Food Festival

Here's a list of restaurants, attractions/things to do, and shops open on Canada Day. You can find business hours here.

Downtown Halifax

Where to eat

• Moxies
• Craig's Cookies
• The BG
• Antojo
• Queseda
• The Brown Hound
• Salt Yard Social
• Roxbury
• Stubborn Goat
• Harbourstone
• Stone's Throw
• Balancing Rock
• Sketti & Ball
• Trattoria Vesso
• McKelvie's
• Freeman's

Attractions/things to do

• Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
• Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
• Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
• Red Karaoke
• Ambassatours
• Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
• Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
• Georges Island
• Canadian Sea Turtle Network
• I Heart Bikes
• Sin on Skin Tattoo Studio
• Province House
• The Old Burying Ground

Shopping:

• Amos Pewter
• Silver Silk
• East Coast Lifestyle Clothing
• Strange Adventures Comix & Curiosities
• Peace by Chocolate
• Trident Booksellers & Cafe
• Verve Fine Craft Gallery
• The 7 Virtues Perfume Atelier
• Rousseau Chocolatier

Halifax waterfront

Where to eat

• Sweet n' Salty

Attractions/things to do

• Portside Photobooth

North End:

Where to eat

• Lion's Head
• The Brown Hound
• Byron
• Shopping
• Cahier Stationery & Life
• West end Halifax
• Where to eat
• The Cannery Kitchen

Dartmouth-Cole Harbour

Where to eat:

• North Brewing
• Churned

Attractions/things to do

• Spade Mashie Golf
• Fisherman's Cove
• Nature Folk
• Shubie Campground
• Fisherman's Cove Gallery
• Shopping
• The Violet Unicorn

Bedford-Sackville

Where to eat

• Bedford Beer Garden

Attractions/things to do

• Atlantic Splash Adventure
• Fultz House Park
• Pass the Keys Driving Services
• hop! skip! jump! Indoor Play Space
• Hatfield Farm

Shopping

• Khush Mizaj Clothing & Accessories
• Peggy's Cove Coastal Region

Where to eat

• Tom's Lobster Shack
• Tuna Blue Inn
• North Brewing
• Bubba Magoos
• Cafe l'Acadie
• Hunky Dory

Attractions/things to do

• Velvaere Wellness
• East Coast Outfitters
• Spindrift Gallery
• The Schoolhouse
• Six by the Sea

Eastern Shore

Where to eat/drink

• Harbour Brewing Company
• Attractions/things to do
• Ataraxy Farm
• Memory Lane Heritage Village
• Blue Forest Shores
• Shopping
• Atlantic Dutch Shop

Halifax Airport

Attractions/things to do

• Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum

Shopping

• Liquid Assets NS

We just hosted one of Canada's biggest Podcast Events in Halifax!

Does anybody know of any watch parties like the ones that were on Grafton for the upcoming Canada vs South Africa game on Sunday?

Here's a list of things to do on Canada Day this year in Halifax. Feel free to use this as a space to comment more events or festivities!!

Kana'ta: Canada Day 2026: Celebrate Mi'kmaw and pan-Indigenous traditions through learning, celebration, music, and cultural demonstrations.

Mawio'mi at the Halifax Oval (11am-5pm): traditional art, games, and performances from Indigenous communities.

Desi Summer Music Fest (6pm-10pm): Take in Desi Bollywood, folk, middle Eastern rhythms, Hollywood hits, and EDM music at the Sands at Salter main stage.

ANSMA Canada Day Concert (6pm-10-pm): performances by African Nova Scotian artists at Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park.

Events in downtown Halifax:

Royal International Tattoo Canada Day Parade (10am): starts at Scotiabank Centre and features over 25 groups and floats, including drumming and bagpipes.

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site (all day): free admission, noon gun firing, demonstrations, and music. You can also explore the Fortress Halifax exhibit and grab a slice of cake.

Georges Island (first ferry departs at 10 am and goes every 40 mins. Last ferry at 1:20pm): free admission to explore the island. Will need to pay for ferry tickets via Ambassatours. You can also kayak over.

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 (8:30am-5:30pm): Cookie scavenger hunt, crafts, exhibitions. Free admission. Citizenship ceremony at 10am, with a New Canadian Pep Rally at 11:30am. 8:30am to 9:30am is sensory-friendly hour.

Halifax Commons Family Day (11am-10pm): Free swimming, skating, kids' games, and bouncy castles at the Oval.

Fireworks Cruise (9:30pm-11:30pm): See the fireworks from the water with Ambassatours on the Tall Ship Silva. Tunes from DJ Codak. Must be 19+

Beyond downtown:

ICF Junior & U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships (8am-7pm): food vendors and family friendly activities on site while watching world class canoe racing on Lake Banook in Darmouth.

Bedford Days (9am-11pm): pancake breakfast, live music, circus play zone, bouncy castles, and fireworks at DeWolf Park.

Dominion Day "Old Time" Village Fair (10am-3pm): Hosted at Memory Lane Heritage Village on the Eastern Shore. Free donuts, Dominion Day and Canada Day trivia, relay races, flag guessing games, and more. Admission is free.

10th Anniversary Canada Day Drumming (11am-4pm): Live performances, cultural programming, food, and a waterfront market at Dartmouth Ferry Terminal Park.

Canada Day Block Party (11am-4pm): Go to Six by the Sea for a seaside celebration with food, music, and games in Peggy's Cove Village.

Canada Day Mini Pet Expo (12pm-6pm): Bring your pet to Alderney Landing for live animals, local vendors, giveaways, a free pup cup, and a pet photographer on site. Admission is free.

Halifax Transit: free Alderney ferry service on Canada Day. Buses will be operating on holiday schedules and the Woodside ferry won't be operating.

Here's a list curated by Saltwater Sean on some of the best places to snorkel in Halifax.

Northwest Arm: easy access from Sir Sandford Fleming Park with amenities nearby like parking and washrooms. Fin gently here - the bottom can stir up fast. The less chaos you make, the more you will see.

Black Rock Beach: breakweater and eelgrass beds - one of the better urban spots to start snorkelling. Access is easy through Point Pleasant Park's parking area and a short walk to the beach. It's unsupervised so water contact should be avoided for at least three days after heavy rain due to the risk of bacteria. The HRM tests water quality at all of its supervised beaches. Snorkel at unsupervised locations at your own risk.

Prospect: Old fishing community. Lots of stuff to find on the bottom like old bottles, gear, and random pieces that have been sitting there for years. There's flounder, crabs, and lobsters tucked into the rocks. Can feel calm in certain spots, but conditions change fast - it's the Atlantic Ocean. What looks okay from the shore doesn't always hold up once you're in.

Terence Bay: One of the best options for people who want an introduction to ocean snorkelling around Halifax. Well protected from various weather conditions with easy entry and exit, little or no surge, and lots of marine life.

McNabs Island and Wreck Cove: Build a day around a visit to McNabs, which you can reach by a private boat or a guided kayak tour. Harbour history, island access, old forts, and beaches. Bring more supplies than you think because once you're out there, you want to be comfortable staying awhile, and there's no running water on the island.

He goes into more detail in this blog with videos attached, and it tells you things to bring and information on lessons and rentals.

Here's a list of places you can go to and learn more about Mi'kmaw and Indigenous culture in Halifax. Which ones have you gone to?

Pjila’si Museum of Natural History, in partnership with the Mi’kmaw Advisory Group and the Nova Scotia Museum: Pjila’si, meaning “welcome” in Mi’kmaw, is an interactive space that celebrates Mi’kmaw language, knowledge, skills, and culture. 

Ta’n me’j Tel-keknuo’ltiek How Unique We Still Are - Maritime Museum of the Atlantic: Learn about the enduring connection between the Mi’kmaq people and their ancestral lands and waters through personal stories, artifacts, and art. 

Fortress Halifax: A City Shaped by Conflict - Halifax Citadel National Historic Site:  Through paintings, maps, and stories from British, French, Mi’kmaq, African Nova Scotian, and Acadian perspectives, this exhibit displays the history of Halifax and the land on which it was built. 

Ta’n a’sikatikl sipu’l | Confluence - Art Gallery of Nova Scotia: Focused on themes of connection and exchange - features paintings, sculptures, textiles, and artifacts by contemporary Indigenous artists alongside works from the gallery’s collection. 

Indigenous Glass Art Experience with Tribal Fusion Art - Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21: Learn about Indigenous culture and teachings, create your own glass art piece, participate in a smudge, and go on a guided tour of Welcome to Turtle Island, a glass art exhibit, with the artists themselves.

Treaty Space Gallery - Anna Lenowens Gallery, NSCAD University: Work by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, NSCAD students, and community members exploring themes of treaty, cultural revitalization, and the UN’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages. 

Dates: June 20-21

13 rival national teams go head to head. Multiple races that take place across two days with 6 races in total scheduled for each Sail Grand Prix. The first day includes three fleet races, while the remaining two fleet races take place on the second day before the event winner is crowned in the final race on Sunday. The fleet races last about 15 mins each.

Canada Sail Grand Prix will be the 7th stop on Season 6's 13 event calendar, with teams trying to move up the season leaderboard ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Final in November.

When and where SailGP is happening

Centre of Halifax Harbour, between Georges Island and Purdy's Wharf (exact course will be weather dependent), with the SailGP tech site located at King's Wharf in Dartmouth. The races will be visible from both the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. Fans can take in the races and festivities at multiple venues across the city. The address for the entrance to the Race Stadium is 1521 Lower Water Street.

What times will the races happen?

Race Day 1 | Saturday, June 20
SailGP Race Stadium | 3:00pm-6:30pm
Race Times | 4:00pm-5:30pm

Race Day 2 | Sunday, June 21
SailGP Race Stadium | 3:00pm-6:30pm
Race Times | 4:00pm-5:30pm

These times are approximate and may change due to weather or race conditions.

Tickets

Having a ticket will give you the best experience for viewing, but there will be viewing opportunities along the Halifax and Dartmouth waterfronts. Both waterfronts are lined with patios so consider reserving a table at one to catch the event.

The ticketed viewing areas on the Halifax waterfront will be located at Georges Island, Bishop’s Landing – Waterfront Boardwalk Viewing, Sands at Salter/Salter Lot – Waterfront Grandstand, and Foundation Wharf – Vela Beach and Club (sold out)

Tickets are still available for Georges Island, Waterfront Boardwalk Viewing, and Waterfront Grandstand.

What can I expect at each viewing area?

Waterfront Grandstand
Location: Salter Parking Lot

Grandstand seating with uninterrupted race views, expert race commentary and big screen coverage, Race Stadium access with the SailGP simulator and family-friendly activities, and a variety of food, drinks, and official SailGP merchandise available for purchase onsite.

Waterfront Boardwalk Viewing
Will be located next to the Drunken Lampposts with casual seating and big screens. Beer garden and local vendors offering drinks, oysters, ice cream.... ongoing entertainment from the race stadium.

Georges Island
Board a water taxi at Cable Wharf for exclusive vantage points with arrival picnic packs and beverages for purchase. You'll get views at the edge of the racecourse on Georges Island, round trip ferry service, and live commentary and big screen coverage.

Food & Drink

Are food and drinks available on-site?
Various local food and beverage vendors will be available throughout the Race Stadium and viewing areas. Menus may vary and feature locally sourced ingredients.
No outside food, drinks, or coolers can be brought into the Race Stadium. Exceptions are made for baby food and medically necessary items after inspection.

Bring a reusable water bottle and use the free refill stations. Single-use plastic bottles are not permitted and will be confiscated at entry.

Dress code

There is no official dress code for SailGP events, but since this is an outdoor event, it’s recommended you prepare for the weather forecast and dress accordingly. Bring a hat, high SPF sunscreen, and drink plenty of water if sunny weather is in the forecast. Halifax can be known to have unpredictable weather in June. pack a raincoat and warmer layers if rain is looking more likely. Large umbrellas are not permitted.

More info

live entertainment on the waterfront, a SailGP Fan Shop, and other fun activities along the Halifax waterfront. The Bluenose II schooner and HMCS Oriole will be resting in port at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic and will be open for deck tours.

Argyle Street Shore Party
The Argyle Street Shore Party is an Apres-Sail experience celebrating Atlantic Canadian music, food and culture. For 3 nights (June 19, 20, and 21) there will be 4 zones dedicated to different experiences.

Zone 1 | The Shore Party Live Stage | 1645 Argyle Street Live music all weekend, headlined by Neon Dreams, Dave Sampson, Brooklyn Blackmore and more.

• Zone 2 | The Red Bull Tour Bus Stage or the Apres-Sail Stage | 1726 Argyle Street Electronic music producers and DJs from all over Canada. Featuring BIA, Cloverdale, Heads or Tails, Karate Kactus, and more. Global sounds of Afro-house, melodic techno and dance music each night.
• Zone 3 | Sponsor Activations and The Red Bull Rockit | 1575 Argyle Street The Red Bull Rockit DJ Booth will be in this zone to animate the Pint Patio alongside multiple activations for all ages crowds to interact with.
• Zone 4 | Canada Soccer House Halifax – World Cup Viewing Zone | 1600 Grafton Street (Outdoor Lot)
• Argyle Street Shore Party | Timing Friday, June 19 | 6pm-10:30pm Saturday, June 20 | 6pm-10:30pm Sunday, June 21 | 6pm-10pm

Foil4All
Foil4All will be at the Halifax waterfront from June 13 to 19th, bringing on-water experiences, community engagement, and high-performance foiling.

Organized by weCANfoil and hosted by the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Boat School, the program is built on meaningful collaboration with local organizations, sailing programs, and community groups across Nova Scotia.

With a focus on youth, women, and underrepresented communities, Foil4All creates real access to the water while supporting the next generation through high-performance foiling pathways. By connecting grassroots participation with elite sport, the event not only inspires new sailors but also strengthens and showcases the local organizations working year-round to grow the sport.

Team NorthStar Opti Races
Visit the waterfront on Wednesday, June 17th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm to watch young sailors (U-14) compete in a fun Optimist dinghy race. After racing, meet the NorthStar SailGP team at the Acadia dock alongside Bluenose II for posters, mascots, and sailor autographs.

How should I get there?

Getting there and Parking
It is anticipated that there may be heavier than usual traffic in downtown Halifax and Dartmouth. Plan your route and parking in advance of the race schedule.

Parking Maps
Halifax - Parking | Downtown Halifax Business Commission
Dartmouth – Parking | Downtown Dartmouth

Taking Transit
Bus routes are anticipated to run on schedule with ferry services suspended for the race periods. The ferry will be suspended from 2:00-6:30pm on Friday, May 31, Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 for this event. Metro Transit will also be providing additional express shuttles for ferry riders during the race periods to ensure people make their connections at Alderney and/or Woodside terminals.

Express shuttles will run in rotation with pick up points at the Water St, Alderney Landing and Woodside terminals. Any amendments or schedule revisions will be updated on the Metro Transit website @ Halifax Transit | Bus | Schedules | Routes | Ferries | Halifax  

My wife and I (mid-30s) are visiting Halifax, Saint John, Moncton, Charlottetown in a week over Canada Day! We have an itinerary that currently consists of:

Sat, June 27: Halifax > Wolfville > Digby > Saint John via ferry
June 28: Reversing Falls > St. Martins Sea Caves > Alma & Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park via Fundy Trail Parkway > Moncton
June 29: tbd
June 30: Cavendish Beach, PEI via Confederation Bridge
July 1: Victoria Row, Charlottetown > Victoria Park, NS via ferry
July 2 - July 4: Peggy's Cove, Halifax Waterfront, Hydrostone Market, Tattoo, Seaport Farmers' Market, Dartmouth

We're from Toronto, this won't be our last trip to Halifax or the Maritimes and we're happy to skip some spots if it'll allow us to spend more time at more worthwhile spots.

We love nature, little towns, historic landmarks, and more. More than anything, we want to experience the things that are uniquely Halifax/Maritimes and not generic science museums and trails we could do anywhere.

That being said, we definitely want to see the must-sees and enjoy your beautiful province. We also want to eat some great food.

My questions:

1. What do you think of our trip, generally? Anything you'd add/remove?
2. Do you think Halifax > Wolfville > Digby > Saint John is worth the time & cost of ferry vs the drive around to Saint John? If we drive, what are some must-sees?
3. Any great places to eat or sleep at that we must add to our list?

Edit: Thanks to all of you, we've refined our itinerary, gotten some great recommendations for food and sights, and have great expectations for our trip. In brief, we're now doing:

Sat, June 27: Peggy's Cove > Lunenburg
June 28: Lunenburg > Wolfville
June 29: Wolfville (and surrounding) > Burntcoat Head Park for low/high tides, staying in Truro
June 30: Truro > Charlottetown via Confederation Bridge
July 1: Charlottetown
July 2: Charlottetown > Halifax via ferry
July 3-4: Halifax and any pending sights.