Barrington
Drinks & Nightlife
Downtown Halifax right on the historic waterfront. Live music most often featuring Acadian East Coast music. This pub offers great food as well
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The Lower Deck
1887 Upper Water StDowntown Halifax right on the historic waterfront. Live music most often featuring Acadian East Coast music. This pub offers great food as well
Obladee, a Wine Bar
1600 Barrington StWine & cheese bar, featuring charcuterie boards
Live blues bands, drinks and food in the South end of Halifax. Wednesday night is karaoke!
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Bearly's House Of Blues & Ribs
1269 Barrington StLive blues bands, drinks and food in the South end of Halifax. Wednesday night is karaoke!
Pub serving Irish food. Approximately 15 minute drive into the heart of Bedford.
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Finbar's Irish Pub
1595 Bedford HwyPub serving Irish food. Approximately 15 minute drive into the heart of Bedford.
Sightseeing
Spectacular waterfront views, shops, history, local gourmet food, beaches and boating. A definite must see! Approximately 40 minute drive from Halifax, but well worth the drive!
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Mahone Bay
Spectacular waterfront views, shops, history, local gourmet food, beaches and boating. A definite must see! Approximately 40 minute drive from Halifax, but well worth the drive!
Quintessential Nova Scotia! Absolutely stunning ocean view near the famous lighthouse! A wonderful way to spend a day watching the waves, boat traffic and nature! Please make sure to pay attention to the warning signs on the rocks near the water.
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Peggys Cove
Quintessential Nova Scotia! Absolutely stunning ocean view near the famous lighthouse! A wonderful way to spend a day watching the waves, boat traffic and nature! Please make sure to pay attention to the warning signs on the rocks near the water.
We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer
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Downtown Halifax
We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer
Located just next to Grand Parade next to City Hall. This church is known for the “Face in the Window” which is noted to be the profile of a deacon which was emblazed forever in the window, which happened during the Halifax Explosion in 1917. No matter how many times the glass had been cleaned over the years, the face remains in the window.
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St. Paul's Church
1749 Argyle StLocated just next to Grand Parade next to City Hall. This church is known for the “Face in the Window” which is noted to be the profile of a deacon which was emblazed forever in the window, which happened during the Halifax Explosion in 1917. No matter how many times the glass had been cleaned over the years, the face remains in the window.
Shops and restaurants on the Halifax Waterfront, the oldest and most recognizable place in the city! The famous Bluenose II is also jettied in this location, when it is home. Public sails are available.
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Historic Properties
1869 Upper Water StShops and restaurants on the Halifax Waterfront, the oldest and most recognizable place in the city! The famous Bluenose II is also jettied in this location, when it is home. Public sails are available.
Halifax’s oldest brewery, founded in 1820. Tours available.
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Alexander Keith's Brewery
1496 Lower Water StHalifax’s oldest brewery, founded in 1820. Tours available.
Dating back to 1803, it is a Halifax landmark. Situated near Citadel Hill and overlooks Halifax Harbour.
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Halifax Town Clock
Dating back to 1803, it is a Halifax landmark. Situated near Citadel Hill and overlooks Halifax Harbour.
Halifax’s most ornate cathedral, it is a National Historic Site.
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Saint Mary's Cathedral Basilica, Halifax
5221 Spring Garden RdHalifax’s most ornate cathedral, it is a National Historic Site.
Home of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. Come watch proceedings, take a tour or visit the Legislative Library.
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Province House
1726 Hollis StHome of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. Come watch proceedings, take a tour or visit the Legislative Library.
Located in Ferguson's Cove, this park overlooks Halifax Harbour.
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York Redoubt National Historic Site
300 Fergusons Cove RdLocated in Ferguson's Cove, this park overlooks Halifax Harbour.
Parks & Nature
Originally a country estate built in 1780 for Lieutenant Governor John Wentworth, Hemlock Ravine is now one of the city’s most beloved urban nature parks. Located off of Halifax’s busy Bedford Highway, it’s tucked behind residential neighbourhoods and housing complexes that quickly disappear upon entering the park. The trails are well marked and maintained with regular signage, maps, benches and garbage cans throughout.
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Hemlock Ravine
40 Kent AvenueOriginally a country estate built in 1780 for Lieutenant Governor John Wentworth, Hemlock Ravine is now one of the city’s most beloved urban nature parks. Located off of Halifax’s busy Bedford Highway, it’s tucked behind residential neighbourhoods and housing complexes that quickly disappear upon entering the park. The trails are well marked and maintained with regular signage, maps, benches and garbage cans throughout.
Beautiful green space park right on Bedford Basin, close to the Bedford Yacht Squadron.
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DeWolf Park
150 Waterfront DrBeautiful green space park right on Bedford Basin, close to the Bedford Yacht Squadron.
Also known as Dingle Park, this park was donated to the City of Halifax by Sir Sandford Fleming. The dingle tower commemorates the achievement of representative government in 1758. The Dingle Tower overlooks the Northwest Arm of Halifax.
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Sir Sandford Fleming Park
260 Dingle RdAlso known as Dingle Park, this park was donated to the City of Halifax by Sir Sandford Fleming. The dingle tower commemorates the achievement of representative government in 1758. The Dingle Tower overlooks the Northwest Arm of Halifax.
Victoria era gardens established in 1867. Located in the centre of Halifax near the popular Spring Garden Road shopping and restaurant district. In the summer months, they often have bands playing on Sunday afternoons.
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Halifax Public Gardens
Summer StreetVictoria era gardens established in 1867. Located in the centre of Halifax near the popular Spring Garden Road shopping and restaurant district. In the summer months, they often have bands playing on Sunday afternoons.
Natural Historic Side constructed in 1749, designed to protect the city. Amazing views of Halifax Harbour. Re-enactments and artifacts from the period showing what life was like back then. Every day the cannon goes off at noon.
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Halifax Citadel Kanada Ulusal Tarihi Sit Alanı
5425 Sackville StNatural Historic Side constructed in 1749, designed to protect the city. Amazing views of Halifax Harbour. Re-enactments and artifacts from the period showing what life was like back then. Every day the cannon goes off at noon.
Lakeview Trail Parking Lot - Several walking trails and swimming too.
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Long Lake Provincial Park
Lakeview Trail Parking Lot - Several walking trails and swimming too.
Great place to walk around and sight-see. Walk the water's edge or follow the trails to the forested interior and view some of the remaining artillery batteries on the property. This is a large park, approximately 75 hectares, and a good amount of parking. In the summer, Shakespeare by the Sea is held in the park, which is a live outdoor theater production.
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Point Pleasant Park
5530 Point Pleasant DrGreat place to walk around and sight-see. Walk the water's edge or follow the trails to the forested interior and view some of the remaining artillery batteries on the property. This is a large park, approximately 75 hectares, and a good amount of parking. In the summer, Shakespeare by the Sea is held in the park, which is a live outdoor theater production.
About an hour's drive from Halifax, this park has ton's to do. Walking trails, biking trails, waterfalls, picnic area, and Jacob's Ladder for those who really like a challenge. It is a man-made ladder with more than 175 steps. Great way to spend a day!
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Victoria Park
29 Park RdAbout an hour's drive from Halifax, this park has ton's to do. Walking trails, biking trails, waterfalls, picnic area, and Jacob's Ladder for those who really like a challenge. It is a man-made ladder with more than 175 steps. Great way to spend a day!
Arts & Culture
Small, but with an excellent staff who are excellent at helping people with an interest in the history of Immigration in Canada. Nearby Farmers market, and access to the boardwalk along the harbor this is a fantastic destination.
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Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
1055 Marginal RdSmall, but with an excellent staff who are excellent at helping people with an interest in the history of Immigration in Canada. Nearby Farmers market, and access to the boardwalk along the harbor this is a fantastic destination.
Public Library in the heart of Halifax. Built in 2014, has become highly popular gathering place which also includes cafes, and auditorium and community rooms. Well worth the visit to browse around and relax.
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Halifax Central Library
5440 Spring Garden RdPublic Library in the heart of Halifax. Built in 2014, has become highly popular gathering place which also includes cafes, and auditorium and community rooms. Well worth the visit to browse around and relax.
Professional orchestra based in Halifax. Their primary recital space is at the Dalhousie Arts Centre's Rebecca Cohn. Many various shows to see and enjoy!
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Symphony Nova Scotia
5657 Spring Garden RdProfessional orchestra based in Halifax. Their primary recital space is at the Dalhousie Arts Centre's Rebecca Cohn. Many various shows to see and enjoy!
Exhibits of natural sciences, artifacts, and culture including Mi’kmaq artifacts.
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Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History
1747 Summer StExhibits of natural sciences, artifacts, and culture including Mi’kmaq artifacts.
The largest professional theatre company in Atlantic Canada. Wide variety of live plays in downtown Halifax.
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Neptunus Theater
1593 Argyle StThe largest professional theatre company in Atlantic Canada. Wide variety of live plays in downtown Halifax.
Nestled on the Halifax Waterfront, this museum takes you through sea life and maritime history.
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Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
1675 Lower Water StNestled on the Halifax Waterfront, this museum takes you through sea life and maritime history.
A Flower-class corvette which served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, an iconic symbol of the Battle of the Atlantic. It is now a museum ship docked at the Halifax Waterfront.
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HMCS Sackville
1675 Lower Water StreetA Flower-class corvette which served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War, an iconic symbol of the Battle of the Atlantic. It is now a museum ship docked at the Halifax Waterfront.
Located in downtown Halifax. Featuring an exhibition of Maud Lewis paintings and many other exhibits as well.
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Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
1723 Hollis StLocated in downtown Halifax. Featuring an exhibition of Maud Lewis paintings and many other exhibits as well.
Named for the founder of the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, stop by to see the works of students and faculty of the college.
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Anna Leonowens Gallery
1891 Granville StNamed for the founder of the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, stop by to see the works of students and faculty of the college.
Discovery Centre
1215 Lower Water StScience and technology museum that is interactive.
Come see the history of Nova Scotia's sports heroes.
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Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
1800 Argyle StCome see the history of Nova Scotia's sports heroes.
Public open houses on many Friday nights and group tours offered as well. Check their website for more information.
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Burke-Gaffney Observatory
5865 Gorsebrook AvePublic open houses on many Friday nights and group tours offered as well. Check their website for more information.
A great way to get from Halifax to Dartmouth and vice versa. See them both from the Harbour.
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Halifax Ferry Terminal station
A great way to get from Halifax to Dartmouth and vice versa. See them both from the Harbour.
Shopping
Exclusive shopping located in one central location. Recently named one of the best malls in the country. Over 170 stores and services. Approximately 15 minute drive into the city.
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Halifax Shopping Centre
Exclusive shopping located in one central location. Recently named one of the best malls in the country. Over 170 stores and services. Approximately 15 minute drive into the city.
Central location including many shops, services and restaurants to choose from. Approximately 15 minute drive from downtown Halifax.
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Bayer's Lake
Central location including many shops, services and restaurants to choose from. Approximately 15 minute drive from downtown Halifax.
New to the Halifax area and a hotspot for shoppers! Lots of parking, in the Dartmouth Crossing shopping area which has many other shops and services.
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IKEA Halifax
645 Cutler AveNew to the Halifax area and a hotspot for shoppers! Lots of parking, in the Dartmouth Crossing shopping area which has many other shops and services.
Boutique shopping and food venues as well as a movie theatre in downtown Halifax.
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Park Lane Mall
5657 Spring Garden RdBoutique shopping and food venues as well as a movie theatre in downtown Halifax.
Entertainment & Activities
We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer.
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Downtown Halifax
We have wonderful live theatre, many local art galleries, a wonderful boardwalk along the Halifax waterfront. You may take boat tours to cruise the Harbour, and land tours around the city to learn about our History and beautiful sights. We have wine tasting bus tours leaving for the Valley with many vineyards, and beautiful country side scenery. Our waterfront and city offer an abundance of wonderful restaurants, cafes, and music. we have a beautiful Public Gardens in the center of the city, which is a wonderful spot for sitting quietly to read a book, picnic or just enjoying the beautiful flower gardens, and ducks. Halifax has so much to offer.
In Tantallon, Nova Scotia, approximately 30 minutes from Halifax. Café & bike shop. This is a 32.5 kilometre multi-use pathway open all year to walkers, joggers, cyclists and horseback riders. During the winter enjoy cross country skis or snowshoes. It has a crusher dust pathway which is accessible to most strollers and wheelchairs.
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Train Station Bike & Bean
5401 St Margarets Bay RdIn Tantallon, Nova Scotia, approximately 30 minutes from Halifax. Café & bike shop. This is a 32.5 kilometre multi-use pathway open all year to walkers, joggers, cyclists and horseback riders. During the winter enjoy cross country skis or snowshoes. It has a crusher dust pathway which is accessible to most strollers and wheelchairs.
Large theater with a number of theaters. Only a 15 minute drive.
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Scotiabank Theatre Halifax
190 Chain Lake DrLarge theater with a number of theaters. Only a 15 minute drive.
Over 250 local artisans and food vendors right on the Halifax Waterfront. A great way to spend a few hours, tasting local foods and viewing art and local treasures.
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Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market
961 Marginal RdOver 250 local artisans and food vendors right on the Halifax Waterfront. A great way to spend a few hours, tasting local foods and viewing art and local treasures.
This is where all the big events happen, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, music concerts, sporting events such as Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds, Halifax Hurricanes. This facility seats over 10000 people.
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Scotiabank Centre
1800 Argyle StThis is where all the big events happen, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, music concerts, sporting events such as Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds, Halifax Hurricanes. This facility seats over 10000 people.
Year-round skating park in the heart of the City, the size of three NHL hockey rinks. Open to the public 7 days a week.
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Emera Oval
5775 Cogswell StYear-round skating park in the heart of the City, the size of three NHL hockey rinks. Open to the public 7 days a week.
Book an afternoon cruise on this schooner and learn the art of sailing.
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Tall Ship Silva
1751 Lower Water StBook an afternoon cruise on this schooner and learn the art of sailing.
Go fishing for a few hours off the coast of Halifax.
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Murphy's Deep Sea Fishing
1751 Lower Water StGo fishing for a few hours off the coast of Halifax.
Murphy's over several choices: their party boat cruise on Halifax Harbour, a 2 hour dinner cruise along Halifax Harbour, or the Nature & Whale Watching Tour.
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DJ Party Boat aboard the Harbour Queen
Murphy's over several choices: their party boat cruise on Halifax Harbour, a 2 hour dinner cruise along Halifax Harbour, or the Nature & Whale Watching Tour.
Go sea kayaking on a professional guided tour with lessons.
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East Coast Outfitters
2017 Lower Prospect RdGo sea kayaking on a professional guided tour with lessons.
Go on a horse-drawn wagon ride or trail ride on your own horse. Great family adventure.
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Hatfield Farm
1840 Hammonds Plains RdGo on a horse-drawn wagon ride or trail ride on your own horse. Great family adventure.
Boardwalk, shops and restaurants in Eastern Passage. Many locals come here to fish.
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Fisherman's Cove
4 Government Wharf RdBoardwalk, shops and restaurants in Eastern Passage. Many locals come here to fish.
Sea-Doo Rentals or Tours. An exciting way to see Halifax from the water!
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The Harbour Watercraft & Adventure Rentals
1597 Lower Water StSea-Doo Rentals or Tours. An exciting way to see Halifax from the water!
Built in 2011, this sports complex is located in Clayton Park. Many things to do including swimming, track, basketball, yoga, and much more.
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Canada Games Centre
26 Thomas Raddall DrBuilt in 2011, this sports complex is located in Clayton Park. Many things to do including swimming, track, basketball, yoga, and much more.
Check out the wineries and food of Nova Scotia on this hop-on, hop-off British double-decker bus tour.
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Magic Winery Bus Limited
11 Willow AveCheck out the wineries and food of Nova Scotia on this hop-on, hop-off British double-decker bus tour.
check out their list of tours in and around the city, ranging from Harbour Hopper, Coastal Nature Tour, Peggy’s Cove, and Mahone Bay\Lunenburg tours. So much to choose from!
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Murphy's Deep Sea Fishing
1751 Lower Water Stcheck out their list of tours in and around the city, ranging from Harbour Hopper, Coastal Nature Tour, Peggy’s Cove, and Mahone Bay\Lunenburg tours. So much to choose from!
Annual Events and Festivals
This is a show given by military bands and display teams. It has running every year since 1979, for one week starting the end of June through the first week of July. It is held in the Halifax Scotiabank Centre.
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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
170 Morris DrThis is a show given by military bands and display teams. It has running every year since 1979, for one week starting the end of June through the first week of July. It is held in the Halifax Scotiabank Centre.
Annual 2 week chamber music festival held in Halifax, the first two weeks of June.
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Scotia Festival of Music
6181 Lady Hammond RdAnnual 2 week chamber music festival held in Halifax, the first two weeks of June.
Halifax Jazz Festival
2882 Gottingen StreetHeld in July. http://www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca/
This is an outdoor summer theatre festival held in the summertime in Point Pleasant Park, founded in 1994. Tickets are by donation however you can book a “Sweet Seat” for $25 which includes a chair rental and reserved spot.
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Shakespeare by the Sea
5480 Point Pleasant DriveThis is an outdoor summer theatre festival held in the summertime in Point Pleasant Park, founded in 1994. Tickets are by donation however you can book a “Sweet Seat” for $25 which includes a chair rental and reserved spot.
Held in September. Atlantic Canada’s premier celebration of film and filmmaking.
Atlantic Film Festival
1888 Hollis StHeld in September. Atlantic Canada’s premier celebration of film and filmmaking.