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5 Must-See Art Installations New in Halifax

Posted by Team Support on April 5th, 2022

This past year Halifax has welcomed a whole host of new murals to adorn the sides of city buildings and art installations to make passer-bys stop and stare.

Keep reading for details on five murals and art installations new in Halifax that you’ll have to see for yourself.

Warm Welcome by Kristen De Palma

This 40-foot tall mural on Granville Street in Halifax welcomes newcomers in over 20 different languages!

The mural was completed in October 2021 by Halifax hand-lettering artist Kristen De Palma of KDP Letters. “These are the biggest letters I’ve drawn to date” she told Downtown Halifax Business Commission.

The mural's located at 1669 Granville Street in Downtown Halifax.

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March Break 2022: The Best Things To Do in Halifax

Posted by Team Support on March 9th, 2022

March Break in my grade school years was awesome. All week my mom would keep us busy with baking days, board games, crafting and whatever else she could come up with. The pinnacle of our March Break was the Halifax Day trip. We’d take a MetroTransit bus then hop on the ferry, explore the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Pier 21 or the Discovery Centre and top the day off with a paper bag of goodies from Freak Lunch Box. The March Breaks of my childhood are now some of my best memories!

Creating memories for your kids to treasure forever is the always the goal, but it’s often tricky to come up with unique, engaging experiences - that don’t break the bank. Here are our best ideas to create fun filled memories this March Break.

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Things To Do With Your Bubble This Long Weekend

Posted by Team Support on May 21st, 2021

 

 

 

Victoria Day is coming up this Monday, meaning May's long weekend is just about here! A weekend signifying the start of the camping season, an unofficial beginning of Summer, May's long weekend is beloved by many of us Nova Scotians.

 

As the Third Wave is upon us, we all know the importance of staying home to slow the spread. So here are some fun ways for your household bubble to make the most of the long weekend - right within your own community!

Camp Out in Your Backyard

 

All the fun of camping, without all the hassle of dragging five bags of "essentials" into the woods. Set up the tent for a night of s'mores-making and song-singing under the stars.

Tour the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

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