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Posted April 1, 2020

People can Dine & Stay Home to support local restaurants

A new initiative launches today to support restaurants in the Halifax region impacted by COVID-19....

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Posted March 13, 2020

Media Statement: Provincial announcement on large gatherings

Today, the Province of Nova Scotia announced it is encouraging organizers to consider postponing or ...

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Posted February 6, 2020

Tourism in Halifax increases for seventh consecutive year

Data released by Discover Halifax shows the total number of overnight stays in the region are up 9.4...

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Posted January 31, 2020

Dine Around 2020 Hits Halifax Starting Tomorrow

Throughout the month of February, Halifax is celebrating its diverse and incredible culinary culture...

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Posted December 4, 2019

Help shape Halifax’s tourism master plan

Discover Halifax is inviting residents and people working in the tourism sector to complete an onlin...

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Posted November 20, 2019

Halifax named as host city for OCEANS 2024 conference

Halifax has been selected to host one of the largest global conferences for professionals in the oce...

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Posted July 3, 2019

Halifax is Officially Canada’s Newest Stopover Destination

As of today, Halifax has joined popular destinations such as Iceland, Finland and Lisbon, Portugal a...

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Posted May 31, 2019

Halifax Tourism Industry Recognized During Tourism Week

Mayor Mike Savage kicked off Tourism Week in Halifax with compliments to the industry and a welcome ...

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Posted April 30, 2019

Discover Halifax launches brand new initiative focusing on Halifax’s best experiences

Yesterday, Discover Halifax launched a brand-new program and way for visitors to experience Halifax....

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Posted February 19, 2019

Discover Halifax welcomes new Vice President, Sales

Discover Halifax is pleased to announce Jeff Nearing as the new Vice President, Sales....

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Posted May 28, 2018

Tourism Industry Recognized As Key Economic Driver In Halifax

Tourism Week in Halifax kicks off with high compliments to the industry and a welcome message to the...

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Posted May 11, 2018

Discover Halifax launches first official Halifax Attractions Week

This weekend, Discover Halifax is launching Halifax’s first-ever annual Attractions Week....

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