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We’ve playing your song in Halifax
The Halifax music scene is diverse, from music celebrating Nova Scotia’s roots to a thriving indie scene to big outdoor concerts featuring international acts. Take a tour of the pub and club scene for nightly live music. Halifax is also the site of major music happenings, featuring the Rolling Stones, KISS and Sir Paul McCartney in recent years. Music festivals including the Halifax Pop Explosion and DRUM! a rhythmic extravaganza celebrating our four founding cultures – Aboriginal, Acadian, Black, and Celtic — celebrate the sound of music in the city.
Under the Sea— shipwreck diving in Nova Scotia
A modern port city, Halifax’s history has always been tied to the sea. With its proximity to busy sea lanes, and rugged coastline, Over the centuries, Nova Scotia has become home to the greatest collection of shipwrecks in North America. Wreck diving is a popular activity in Nova Scotia, and an important part of our heritage. Discovering new wreck sites is a passion for many— what will you find at the bottom of the ocean?
Halifax—a city of culinary delights
Halifax—a city of culinary delights
Halifax is fast growing a reputation as a city that appreciates slow, local food that tastes delicious. Innovative chefs work with local farmers to create eclectic, seasonal menus celebrating the best of what Nova Scotia has to offer—the freshest seafood, Nova Scotia lamb and beef, and farm grown produce from blueberries to Jerusalem artichokes. Visit www.destinationhalifax.com/chefs for videos of local Halifax chefs cooking their signature dishes.
The Unsinkable Ship and Halifax
The world was stunned in 1912 by the loss of the liner Titanic on her maiden voyage. Halifax played a key role during the tragedy's aftermath, helping to recover bodies and identify the victims. Halifax became the final resting place of many of Titanic’s unclaimed victims. As worldwide celebrations for the Titanic’s 100th anniversary are planned for 2012, Halifax continues to draw visitors fascinated by the ship’s tragic history.
Nova Scotia wine industry continues to gain acclaim
Nova Scotia wineries continue to win international awards, and two annual festivals celebrate the unique wines of the region. In February, the Nova Scotia Ice Wine Festival offers tasting, pairing and an ‘icebar’ and the Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival in September and October features winery tours, grape stomps and wine pairing dinners. Learn more about Nova Scotia’s award-winning, and increasingly recognized wine industry at www.winesofnovascotia.ca
For more information or high resolution images contact:
Emily Kimber, Communications Manager, Destination Halifax
P: 902-423-1133, F: 902-492-3175, E:ekimber@destinationhalifax.com
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