Many a festive and eventful choice is yours in Nova Scotia! With hundreds of festivals and events in communities throughout the province, all you need to do is choose your favourite month to experience year-round fun in Canada's ocean playground. Here's just a small selection of all that we have to offer!
No matter your interests, September in Nova Scotia offers something for everyone. Digby's Wharf Rat Rally (September 1-6) is the must-attend event of the year for motorcycle enthusiasts, while admirers of offbeat and fresh theatre will find themselves at the Atlantic Fringe Festival (September 2-12), which showcases new work from emerging and established artists from across Canada and beyond. Hike the Highlands (September 10-19), 10 days of guided hikes in the beautiful Cape Breton Highlands, is certain to appeal to nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, and thrill seekers and aviation fans alike won't want to miss the Nova Scotia International Air Show (September 11-12), as the skies about 12 Wing Shearwater come to life in an aerobatics show that's sure to impress.
For wine aficionados, the Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival (September 16-October 16) celebrates our local wines with offers over 55 events province-wide. The Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival (September 24-26) and its blend of musical styles from around the world will strike a cord with music lovers, and film buffs should check out the Atlantic Film Festival (September 16-25), considered one of the top film festivals in the country, and its 10 action-packed days of screenings, parties, special presentations and award ceremonies.
OCTOBER
The air is crisp, the produce is fresh and there's no better place to celebrate our harvest season than at the Valley Pumpkin Fest (October 1-31), where the colour of the month is orange! Autumn is also the time when the sounds of fiddles, pipes and voices in song echo over Cape Breton Island at Celtic Colours International Festival (October 8-16), and when new and emerging music, art and culture take centre stage at the Halifax Pop Explosion, (October 19-23), one of Canada's most respected festivals.
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
With Christmas just weeks away, Nova Scotia turns into a wonderland of festivities and designer craft fairs. Get a head start on holiday shopping at Christmas at the Forum, where over 450 craftspeople, artists, antique dealers and food exhibitors from across Canada gather to display their wares. Let the wreaths guide you along the Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Harbour as you explore eclectic gift shops and mercantiles at the 20th Annual Old Fashioned Seaside Christmas (November 21-22). Continue on to Sherbrooke Village to experience the wonder of an Old Fashioned Christmas (November 26-28, December 3-5), with a tree lighting, Christmas crafts, concerts and more. Over on Nova Scotia's South Shore, Mahone Bay serves as the magical setting for the Father Christmas Festival (November 28-December 6), as larger than life Father Christmas figures adorn the streets and carollers fill the air with songs of the season. And for the best party in town, join the revelry of BT New Year's Eve at Halifax's Grand Parade featuring live entertainment, fireworks and high-energy fun (December 31)!
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No matter your interests, September in Nova Scotia offers something for everyone. Digby's Wharf Rat Rally (September 1-6) is the must-attend event of the year for motorcycle enthusiasts, while admirers of offbeat and fresh theatre will find themselves at the Atlantic Fringe Festival (September 2-12), which showcases new work from emerging and established artists from across Canada and beyond. Hike the Highlands (September 10-19), 10 days of guided hikes in the beautiful Cape Breton Highlands, is certain to appeal to nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, and thrill seekers and aviation fans alike won't want to miss the Nova Scotia International Air Show (September 11-12), as the skies about 12 Wing Shearwater come to life in an aerobatics show that's sure to impress.
For wine aficionados, the Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival (September 16-October 16) celebrates our local wines with offers over 55 events province-wide. The Canadian Deep Roots Music Festival (September 24-26) and its blend of musical styles from around the world will strike a cord with music lovers, and film buffs should check out the Atlantic Film Festival (September 16-25), considered one of the top film festivals in the country, and its 10 action-packed days of screenings, parties, special presentations and award ceremonies.
OCTOBER
The air is crisp, the produce is fresh and there's no better place to celebrate our harvest season than at the Valley Pumpkin Fest (October 1-31), where the colour of the month is orange! Autumn is also the time when the sounds of fiddles, pipes and voices in song echo over Cape Breton Island at Celtic Colours International Festival (October 8-16), and when new and emerging music, art and culture take centre stage at the Halifax Pop Explosion, (October 19-23), one of Canada's most respected festivals.
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER
With Christmas just weeks away, Nova Scotia turns into a wonderland of festivities and designer craft fairs. Get a head start on holiday shopping at Christmas at the Forum, where over 450 craftspeople, artists, antique dealers and food exhibitors from across Canada gather to display their wares. Let the wreaths guide you along the Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Harbour as you explore eclectic gift shops and mercantiles at the 20th Annual Old Fashioned Seaside Christmas (November 21-22). Continue on to Sherbrooke Village to experience the wonder of an Old Fashioned Christmas (November 26-28, December 3-5), with a tree lighting, Christmas crafts, concerts and more. Over on Nova Scotia's South Shore, Mahone Bay serves as the magical setting for the Father Christmas Festival (November 28-December 6), as larger than life Father Christmas figures adorn the streets and carollers fill the air with songs of the season. And for the best party in town, join the revelry of BT New Year's Eve at Halifax's Grand Parade featuring live entertainment, fireworks and high-energy fun (December 31)!
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Halifax, Nova Scotia is a modern port city teeming with culture and heritage, situated on the second largest natural harbour in the world. A year-round tourism destination, Halifax offers an abundance of entertainment options & from festivals in every season to an impressive array of museums, galleries and historic sites to fine restaurants and vibrant nightlife to outdoor adventures along our rugged seacoast.
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