Things To-Do Mother's Day 2025 in Nova Scotia

Posted by Team Support on May 7th, 2025

 

Let’s take a moment to think about all the things moms have done for us over the years, often without expecting anything in return. Countless home cooked meals, managing daily routines, help with homework or tasks around the house. We are truly blessed to have their unconditional love. This Mother’s Day we have an opportunity to really show them how much we appreciate them. Nova Scotia has a wide variety of events coming up this Mother’s Day weekend to help you show your mom how much you really appreciate her in meaningful and creative ways. 

WHEN : May 11, 2025 at 12:30 pm and a second sitting at 3:00 pm 

WHERE : Cole Harbour Heritage Farm Museum - 471 Poplar Drive, Cole Harbour 

COST : Tickets can be purchased in advance, $39 for…

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Top Events in Halifax Regional Municipality Winter 2024

Posted by Team Support on January 9th, 2024

Even though the holidays have come to an end , there's still lots of exciting festivals and events happening in and around Halifax. From live music to delicious local eats to intricate ice sculptures, there's always something fun to do this season! Keep reading for the top events happening in Halifax Regional Municipality this in winter.

Open Waters Festival

January 8-14, 2024 | Multiple Venues in Halifax

Open Waters Festival is a celebration of new music here in Halifax. The festival is comprised of 21 events showcasing music from Symphony Nova Scotia, Orbit Duo, Dr. Jordan Institute, the Halifax Regional Arts Orchestra and more! View the festival schedule here.

Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival

January 26-28, 2024 | Downtown…

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Nova Scotia's Non-Resident Deed Transfer Tax

Posted by Team Support on July 21st, 2023

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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Fall in Halifax 2022: Things to Do

Posted by Team Support on September 14th, 2022

Fall is such a wonderful time to live in Halifax. Pumpkins adorn doorsteps in every neighbourhood, changing leaves make for stunning Fall scenery at every turn, the cool temperature is a welcome break from the heat of August, and there's plenty of fun seasonal activities going on to get you in the Fall mood.

Keep reading for all the Fall events and things to do in and around Halifax this year.

Meet Your Farmer During Atlantic Open Farm Day

September 18th | Online & participating farms in nova scotia, pei & new brunswick

Where does our food come from? Atlantic Open Farm Day is our chance to get an in-depth look at how our local farmers get food to our tables. Farms and ranches all over Nova Scotia, PEI and New Brunswick will welcome us in…

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Atlantic Open Farm Day is a Must-Do This Weekend

Posted by Team Support on September 15th, 2021

Have you ever wondered where, exactly the food on your table comes from? Who is behind all the dairy, meat and vegetables you eat every day?

Atlantic Open Farm Day gives us the opportunity to learn all about it, and experience a bit of it for ourselves! For the past 21 years, farms throughout Atlantic Canada participate in Atlantic Open Farm Day, a day where these farms invite us in to visit, ask questions, and enjoy everything they have to offer.

This years’ Open Farm Day takes place this Sunday, September 19th, 2021. It’ll be a hybrid event of online and in-person activities, with each farm offering a unique and exciting experience.

21 farms in Nova Scotia are participating in Open Farm Day this year. Take your…

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Heritage Day 2020

Posted by Lyndsay Hart on February 11th, 2020

Nova Scotia's Heritage Day – 2020 – Africville

 

The third Monday of February each year brings us our Provincial Heritage Day. This day is our annual reminder to bring people together to honour the remarkable people, events and places in Nova Scotia’s History. This year’s Heritage Day recognizes Africville. This day also happens to fall on the 10th Anniversary of the apology to Africville. Africville holds great significance to our African Nova Scotian Community.

This day will bring light to the tragic story of displacement of and discrimination against the people of Africville. It will also bring light to the incredible sense of community, pride and heritage that the former residents of Africville still share to this day.  This pride and…

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Weekend Family Fun in HRM

Posted by Lyndsay Hart on May 24th, 2019

Looking for some family fun this weekend? The sun will be shinning (for at least one day... might change though) and it should be around a balmy 16 degrees! Warmer temps are coming right? Riiiiight?!?!? 

There is this awesome website we use quite often to find out about kid friendly events going on in the HRM and it is called Family Fun Halifax. If you click on that hyperlink it will take you to this weekend's events. A quick summary about two cool events going on this weekend is below:

Saturday, May 25, 2019 - A FREE Fishing Derby being held at White Point Beach! This is their 5th Annual Derby and it's sure to be a fun one! All you have to do is register by emailing greatday@whitepoint.com . You have to be able to get there pretty early but,…

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