Top Events in Halifax Regional Municipality | September 2023

There's so many fun things to do this September in Halifax! From exciting new events like Halifax's first International Fleet Week to long awaited traditions like the Halifax Urban Folk Festival, there's tons of events happening this month that you won't want to miss.

International Halifax Fleet Week

September 7th-10th | Halifax

Ready Aye Ready, Halifax is hosting its first International Fleet Week this month! Join the Royal Canadian Navy and more than 1,200 sailors from the U.S, U.K., France and Germany in this exciting celebration of service at sea. There’s lots of exciting events happening, including public ship tours, live musical performances from the Stadacona Band, CAF booths, a rugby match and a Fleet Week Ceilidh. Topping it all…

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Sold Data Now on Nova Scotia Real Estate Website ThinkHalifax.com

You know when your neighbour puts their house up for sale, you see the sign hanging for weeks, people are going in and out of the house every day for viewings, and then one day the REALTOR® changes that For Sale sign to SOLD. Now you’re left speculating with all the other neighbours what the house actually ended up selling for.

Instead of settling for your and your neighbours' best guesses, find the facts. You can now view the sold price of ANY home that was listed on MLS®, and sold in Nova Scotia in the past 3 years, right here on ThinkHalifax.com. Just click the button below, or the button on our home page, and you'll be able to see the latest sold homes in Nova Scotia, what they sold for, what they were originally listed for, and more valuable…

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Halifax Dartmouth Natal Day 2023

Natal Day weekend is almost here which means it's just about time for a long weekend of relaxing in the sun, enjoying live music, going to the parade, and of course, fireworks! There tons of events happening in Halifax and Dartmouth this Natal Day weekend. Some are time-honoured traditions, like BuskerFest and the Bridgewalk, and other are brand new, like Crescendo Fest, Halifax's first music festival featuring all Black musicians! Keep reading for what to do and where to go to celebrate the birth of Halifax-Dartmouth.

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Honest Review of the Halifax Commons Pool

On July 6, 2023 the Halifax Commons Pool finally opened and it’s been packed with swimmers ever since! The pool is open every day with specific swim times for lane swimming and open swims, completely free of charge.

Before heading to the pool, you'll need to check the swim times online. There are multiple Open Swim/Lane swimming times throughout each day. At the end of each swim time, swimmers are asked to exit the pool so that the next lineup of swimmers can enter. I think this is a great system to allow for everyone to get a turn in the pool!

Plan to arrive 15-25 minutes before the swim begins to secure a spot in line. There were two times that I’d arrived too late (5 minutes until the swim time) and they'd already reached max capacity, so I…

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Nova Scotia's Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax

If you’re planning on purchasing residential property in Nova Scotia, it's important to be aware that there is a new Deed Transfer Tax you’re required to pay if you’re not a resident of the province, called the Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax.

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If you move to Nova Scotia within six months, and provide proof that you’ve relocated within that six month time frame though, you don’t have to pay this tax! This exemption is granted on an individual basis. This means that if you were to move to Nova Scotia within the 6…

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Top 5 Summer Festivals & Events in Halifax | July 2023

Summer is finally here and Halifax knows how to do it right. Lots of exciting festivals and events that can be enjoyed by all ages are happening this month. Take in some tunes at the Halifax Jazz Festival, celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ Community at Halifax Pride and connect with the diverse cultures of Nova Scotia at Nova Multifest; there's something for everyone! Keep reading so you don't miss a thing.

Halifax Mural Festival

July 3rd-9th, 2023 | halifax

Last summer, the first ever Halifax Mural Festival brought 22 artists from across the country to Halifax to beautify our city. Tons of unique new murals were painted along Quinpool Road and on the Halifax Waterfront and are now enjoyed by passerby all year long. It's all happening again this year…

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What To Do When Evacuated From Your Home Due to Forest Fires

The following blog post is a reprint from Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty Broker-Owner, Chris Perkins . Chris has graciously given us permission to reprint this blog post sharing his experience during the 2016 Fort McMurray fires and offering some valuable advice for those affected right now by the forest fires in Nova Scotia.

Our hearts are with all those affected by these ongoing fires. The amount of loss suffered is devastating, and it will take a very long time for everyone to process, heal, and rebuild. We hope you find this blog post helpful.

From the Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty Blog:

Global News picturing one of my melted for sale signs in front of a burning property. 

IF YOU WERE EVACUATED. CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY…

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May Things to Do in Halifax Regional Municipality

April Showers are (hopefully) gone and it's finally time for May flowers! May in Halifax is marked by blooming cherry trees, restaurants opening their patios and the excitement of summer being right around the corner! There's lots of fun things to do and exciting events coming up this month all over Halifax Regional Municipality, so keep reading so you don't miss a thing!

East Coast Music Awards

may 3rd-7th | halifax

The East Coast Music Awards are coming back to Halifax during the first week of May. This year marks the 35th anniversary of this exciting festival showcasing East Coast artists in both FREE and ticketed shows all around Halifax. There'll also be tons of free, family friendly activities going on throughout the week to…

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Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Halifax Regional Municipality

Cherry blossom season in Halifax is mid to late May, and I personally cannot be more excited! The pink blooms are absolutely gorgeous, and serve as a welcome reminder that warmer, sunnier days are ahead. Keep reading to find the best places in HRM to take in the beauty of the cherry trees for yourself!

Park Avenue, Downtown Dartmouth

Park Avenue by the Dartmouth Commons is arguably the best place to see cherry blossoms. Over 30 cherry trees line the street, making it an absolutely magical place to visit during peak blooming season.

Dartmouth Commons Skatepark

Find more gorgeous trees blooming at the Dartmouth Commons Skatepark on Windmill Road. The contrast between the spring blooms and the skatepark make it quite a stunning…

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Easter in Halifax 2023

Easter's right around the corner and the Bunny will be hopping into Halifax in no time! There's plenty of fun activities for the whole family happening all over Halifax Regional Municipality this year, so keep reading to find out where to hunt for eggs, where get a photo with the bunny and where to find the sweetest Easter treats!

Photos with the Bunny at Mic Mac Mall

Until April 8 | mic Mac mall

Capture Easter memories with a photo with the Bunny at Bunnyland in Mic Mac Mall! All proceeds will support Easter Seals Nova Scotia's programming for Nova Scotians living with disabilities. Printed photos are $7 for 1 copy, $20 for 3, and $30 for 5 copies. Debit, Credit and cash payments will be accepted. Find Bunnyland on Level 1 next to the…

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