At just over four kilometres, the Harbourwalk is one of the world’s longest continuous boardwalks. With non-stop scenic water views, fascinating port activity, and plenty of opportunities to settle on a bench or hammock or slip into a café or museum, the Harbourwalk could easily entertain you for a day or a weekend! From here, you can also join a harbour tour, go whale watching, or head to McNabs Island.
The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) will host a series of events on the Halifax Waterfront to mark the inaugural National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.
read more arrow_forwardThe Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) is pleased to be working in partnership again this year with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 39, Atlantic Provinces; the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO); and Develop Nova Scotia to oversee the restoration and painting of the Peggy’s Point Lighthouse in Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia.
read more arrow_forwardThe Seawall Trail is a proposed five-day, 48-kilometre wilderness hike in Northern Cape Breton, anticipated to attract enthusiasts from around the globe and help establish Nova Scotia as a world-class hiking destination. Led by the Seawall Trail Society – a registered…
read more arrow_forwardThe Patio Lanterns Festival will bring musical activity and live performances to patios, streets, and indoor or outdoor public spaces across the province throughout the summer and fall months.
read more arrow_forwardOur people are a passionate and industrious bunch of placemakers. We’re engineers, planners, architects, designers, program developers, property managers, storytellers, creatives, pragmatists, stewards of public investment, believers, dreamers, doers. We all work closely with community to ensure good ideas are…
read more arrow_forwardDevelop Nova Scotia is thrilled to welcome its new Vice President, Planning and Development Tanya Davis. Tanya is a skilled leader and city builder who excels at bridging the gap between planning and engineering and bringing teams together to deliver…
read more arrow_forwardCalling on applicants. Develop Nova Scotia, Events East, Innovacorp, Nova Scotia Business Inc. and Tourism Nova Scotia are seeking Nova Scotians with lived and learned accessibility experience to join a new Crown Accessibility Advisory Committee. Working together with members from each corporation, the Crown Accessibility Advisory…
read more arrow_forwardSituated in the heart of Halifax Harbour this national historic site reflects the rich and varied heritage of Canada. For the first time in generations, visitors now have an opportunity to connect with Atlantic Canada’s rich and complex history. Georges Island…
read more arrow_forwardThanks to everyone who joined the virtual 17th Annual Lunenburg Waterfront Association Symposium on June 24/21. With community and project updates from the Lunenburg Waterfront Association Inc. and Develop Nova Scotia, attendees also heard from guest speaker Inbal Newman – Picton…
read more arrow_forwardA $3 million investment to revitalize Sydney's downtown core to help support local businesses and attract new investment in the heart of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM).
read more arrow_forwardCOVID-19 Update from Develop Nova Scotia. Learn More.