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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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This holiday season make memories or start a new family tradition by joining your community for some festive fun at one of the many Christmas Tree Lightings happening all over HRM! There are no shortage of celebrations so we've made a list so you can find one, or a few, near you!

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Bishop’s Landing

Where: 1475 Lower Water St, Halifax

When: November 22 at 6pm

The Halifax waterfront tree will light up at 6pm with special guests, The Big Sing, who will lead the crowd in a holiday sing-along!

 

Grand Parade

Where: 1770 Barrington St, Halifax

When: November 23 at 6pm

If you decide to venture downtown for the tree lighting at the Grand Parade you will not be disappointed! There’s something for everyone, including:…

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We must remember.

For many of us, war is something that we see in history books, newspapers, or on a television screen. Many of us now were born during a time of peace and only see war happening in distant parts of the world. We can often take for granted the freedom that we are afforded each and every day. Remembrance Day is a time to remember the courage and sacrifices our military forces made for us. Not only the men and women who fought in the wars, but their families who lost their loved ones because they willingly chose to fight to preserve our peace and make the world a better place.

This Remembrance Day, we gather to honour our Veterans and pay tribute to the brave men and women, who over many years, have answered the call to serve.  

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Canada Day 2019

Canada is turning 152 this year and we want to help you celebrate from where ever you are in HRM!

Here you will find a list of all things Canada to do this Canada Day long weekend! If we missed anything, please let us know in the comments.

 

Where to go for the breakfast EATS!

 Who doesn’t love pancakes?!? And even better, everywhere listed below has free pancakes!! 

  •        July 1st | Lakeside Legion – Lakeside - 8:30am-10:30am 
  •        July 1st | Dewolf Park – Bedford – 9:00am-11:00am 
  •        July 1st | Grand Parade Square – Halifax – 8:00am-10:00am
  •        July 1st | Alderney Landing – Dartmouth – 8:00am-10:00am

 

Where to go to CELEBRATE!

 So, you’re full now and you need to…

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