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Festivals and Events
The following are a few of the festivals and
events that take place in Nova Scotia on an
annual basis. For an updated list of festivals
and events, visit www.novascotia.com/events

Halifax Comedy Fest
April
Halifax
www.halifaxcomedyfest.ca
Every April, Halifax erupts in laughter as
comedians from all over North America
and the globe hit the stage for the
Halifax Comedy Fest. Held over 4 days,
the festival boasts a multitude of shows in
various venues throughout the city. 
Festival Acadien de Clare
July-August
Clare
www.festivalacadiendeclare.ca/en
The oldest Acadian festival in the world-a
celebration of Acadian culture and heritage
with thousands of people from all over.
Hike the Highlands Festival
September
Cape Breton Island
www.hikethehighlands.com
A 10-day hiking festival along the
world-renowned Cabot Trail featuring more
than 20 guided hikes, workshops, evening
activities and more.
Nova Scotia Fall Wine Festival
September-October
Throughout the province of Nova Scotia
www.nsfallwinefestival.ca
Sample Nova Scotia's amazing wine and
wineries and celebrate the harvest season
with a month of entertaining wine and
food events.

Travel Trade
To obtain more information about Nova
Scotia and travel trade services, contact:
Kim Jardine, Manager Sales & Media
Tourism Nova Scotia
8 Water Street, P.O. Box 667
Windsor, NS B0N 2T0
Phone: 902-789-6923
Fax: 902-798-6600
kimberly.jardine@novascotia.ca
www.novascotia.com

Accommodations
Digby, NS
Admiral Digby Inn
P.O. Box 608
Digby, NS B0V 1A0
Ph: (902) 245-2531
Email: admiraldigby@bellaliant.com
Website: www.digbyhotels.com

Liverpool, NS
Best Western Plus Liverpool Hotel &
Conference Center
63 Queens Place Drive
Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0
Ph: (902) 354-2377 / Fax: (902) 354-2877
Email: info@bwliverpool.ca
Website: www.bestwesternliverpool.com
Best Western PLUS Liverpool Hotel &
Conference centre is located in beautiful
Liverpool, Nova Scotia situated minutes
away from museums, white sand beaches
and historic lighthouses. Located just
off the scenic Lighthouse Route along
the South Shore, our 100% smoke free
hotel offers the best in customer service
and accommodations. Amenities include
complimentary hot breakfast, indoor
heated pool, fitness center, full-service
business center, elevator, and meeting/
conference facilities.

Truro, NS
Best Western Property Glengarry Truro
Trade and Convention Center
150 Willow Street
Truro, NS B2N 4Z6
Ph: (902) 893-4311 / Fax: (902) 893-1555
Email: jnicholson@bwglengarry.com
Website: bwglengarry.com
The Best Western Property Glengarry
Hotel, "Truro Trade and Convention Center"
offers comfort, convenience and class with
the friendliest staff. 100% non smoking
hotel, fully air conditioned with an elevator.
Amenities include complimentary high speed
internet, full dining room, complimentary
breakfast, indoor pool with whirlpool and
seasonal outdoor pool. Our guest rooms
have pillow top mattresses; ALL with 42"
flat screen TV's. Free parking, meeting and
banquet facilities. Close to area attractions
and 45 minutes to International Airport.

NOVA SCOTIA

Victoria County Winter ActiveFest
February-March
Baddeck, Cape Breton Island
www.facebook.com/
VictoriaCountyWinterActivefest
Victoria Winter Activefest offers prime
outdoor recreation opportunities and
entertainment, including wellness clinics,
women's outdoor leadership, dances, Gaelic
weekend, Ceilidhs, outdoor skating, Nordic
skiing marathon, snow shoe relay, sledding
party, ice fishing, salmon dinner, the Bay
St Lawrence Winter Carnival, fireworks and
so much more for the whole family.

Halifax Pop Explosion Music
Festival and Conference
October
Halifax (Metro)
halifaxpopexplosion.com
An international music festival and conference
that presents 150 bands in 20 venues over
5 days to over 20,000 fans and industry
delegates from around the world.

Halifax, NS
Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown
5120 Salter Street
Halifax, NS B3J 0A1
Ph: (902) 428-1900 / Fax: (902) 428-1901
Email: info@courtyardhalifax.com
Website: www.courtyardhalifax.com
This 4 star, 125 room hotel boasts
commanding views of Halifax harbour and
is superbly positioned in the vibrant Brewery
District area, close to great shopping, dining
and entertainment choices. The Courtyard
has been completely renovated and offers
complimentary wireless HSIA; has an on-site
Spa, indoor pool, fitness centre, 2 outdoor
patios and an on-site fine dining Steakhouse.
Property is a 2016 tripadvisor® Certificate
of Excellence. Baggage handling and limited
motor coach parking is available.

Dine with the friendliest crew, relax with the panoramic view,
local seafood, steaks and more cooked on-board just for you.
Daily breakfast and dinner buﬀets available!

Bus/Coach Tours Starting at $79

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