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Historic Walking Tour : Downtown Halifax

Citadel Hill is Halifax’s most well known National Historic Site. It is the highest point in Halifax overlooking the waterfront from above. “Every day, the Citadel comes to life with the sounds and color of its military interpreters, the 78th Highlanders and the Royal Artillery. Dressed in the same uniforms that their respective regiments wore in the mid-1800s, the 78th Highlanders guard the Citadel’s entrance and conduct marching and band drills on the parade grounds.” (NovaScotia, 2024). Once a critical defense fortification for the city, the Citadel now serves as a place for picnics, fireworks, events, concerts, and exploration of the historic site that once protected Halifax.

Stop 2: Grand Parade Square Halifax (1841 Argyle St. Halifax, NS)

Downhill from the Citadel Hill and towards the waterfront reaches the Grand Parade Square. This square dates back to 1749 when Halifax was first Settled by the British. “The plan stipulated a church at the southern end of the square, and a courthouse and prison at the northern end” (ParksCanada, ND).

Starting at the southern end of the square lies the oldest building in Halifax, St Paul's Church. “This beautiful Church was created in Palladian Architecture, this uses an ancient Greek and Roman style. This church takes after St Peters church in London England and it is the First protestant church in Canada.  

Towards the middle of the square lies the Cenotaph: The Cenotaph was created in the middle of the square as a war memorial paying respects to lost soldiers who lost their lives in WW1, WW11, and the Korean War. The Fallen Peace Officers Memorial is also located within the middle of the square recognizing the Chief of Police, RCMP, Military Police, and other law enforcement individuals who have passed while in the line of duty.


Within the Northern end of the square lies what once was the courthouse and prison within Halifax. When settlers first arrived in Halifax this building was used as the central gathering place, until it was soon turned into Dalhousie University in 1824. This school's location later caused some tensions with religious people within the community, and other Nova Scotian schools, so Dalhousie University changed locations to Robie and Lemarchant street, where it stands today. The city decided to change what once was Dalhousie university into the City Hall, and it still stands today. 

Stop 4: Province House (1726 Hollis St, Halifax)

Just to the right of Joseph Howe’s statue stands Province House, a historic and architecturally significant building that serves as the heart of Nova Scotia's government. As the oldest legislative building in Canada, Province House has witnessed many pivotal moments in the province's history since its completion in 1819.

Inside Province House, several key areas offer a glimpse into Nova Scotia's political past and present:

  • Legislative Library: This space once hosted famous trials. The room that now houses the library was originally designed as a courtroom, complete with a spectator area and judges' bench. Today, the benches have been replaced by library desks and shelves filled with books, yet the space still retains an air of its former importance.

  • Legislative Assembly Chamber: This grand chamber is where Nova Scotia’s Legislature meets each year to debate and pass laws. The room is steeped in tradition, with members gathering here to shape the future of the province, just as they have for over two centuries.

  • Red Chamber: Once a venue for grand events, receptions, and even balls, the Red Chamber now serves as a reminder of the building's vibrant social history. While it no longer hosts such festivities, its opulent decor and rich history make it a fascinating part of any visit.

  • Exhibit Room: This room offers a comprehensive exhibit on the evolution of Nova Scotia’s government. Visitors can explore how the political landscape has changed over the years and learn about the leaders who played significant roles in shaping the province's history. Through interactive displays and historical artifacts, the exhibit provides a deep dive into the workings of government and the legacy of key figures like Joseph Howe.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_House_%28Nova_Scotia%29

Stop 3) Joseph Howe Statue - 1690 Hollis St, Halifax,

Within the Province House by the waterfront there is a carved out garden area that holds the statue of Joseph Howe. Joseph had many roles throughout his life. He was a journalist, premier, and politician. He is well known throughout Nova Scotian history for his opinion to reject the idea of confederation. He thought that Canada being a unified nation would hurt Nova Scotia's economy and identity. Once Canada was formed he joined the federal government and advocated for Nova Scotia until he passed in 1873.

Stop 5: First Bank of Nova Scotia - Now known as Scotiabank

The first bank of Nova Scotia was located on Hollis Street. This consisted first of tellers, a cashier, and one messenger. This bank eventually expanded to P.E.I and St John New Brunswick, and then onto Manitoba, Winnipeg, and the US. Now this Canadian architecture hosts Atlantic Canada's regional office, because it was no longer big enough to be the main bank for Canada. Now Scotiabank is an International name.

Statue of Lebanese Immigrant (1599 Lower Water St, Halifax, NS)

This statue was made to commemorate the large Lebanese community that immigrated to Canada, some made their way over in the late 1800s without knowledge of what they would find in Nova Scotia when they arrived. They traveled to new land and established a presence here in Canada while facing cultural and language barriers to create growth in generations today. Escaping the Lebanese Civil war in 1973, Canada saw the largest influx of Lebanese immigration to date. It is estimated that 250 000 people of Lebanese origin live in Canada and they make up the largest community of Arabic speakers. And let’s not forget how they cemented themselves here in Halifax by creating (debatably) the most Haligonian food their is: the donair.

https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=139674

Stop 6: Cows Ice Creamery (1751 Lower Water St, Halifax)

To end off this tour we are are going to bring you into a more modern history because if you’re this close to the waterfront you can’t skip a stop at Cows Ice Cream. Cows was first created in Prince Edward Island in 1983, and so was Sam just a few short years later, and was name Canada’s Best Ice Cream, as well as claiming Tauk World Discoveries top spot for Top Ten Ice Cream Places for Ice Cream in the World! All of their ice cream is made in PEI with Island dairy but can now be found in many cities coast to coast across Canada. There are over 32 flavors produced in Charlottetown today, and we recommend ending off a day of exploring the history of Halifax with this famous sweet treat. So don’t skip a cone, they are mooverlous!

Sources For Research:

Grand Parade in Halifax, Canada. GPSmyCity. (n.d.). https://www.gpsmycity.com/attractions/grand-parade-44950.html 

Grand Parade. (n.d.). https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=3146

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site: Tourism Nova Scotia, Canada. Tourism Nova Scotia. (n.d.). https://www.novascotia.com/see-do/attractions/halifax-citadel-national-historic-site/1440 

Nagelsb. (2020, October 22). Province House: A self-guided virtual tour. Nova Scotia Legislature. https://nslegislature.ca/get-involved/visit-province-house/virtual-tour 

The scotiabank story. Scotiabank Global Site. (n.d.). https://www.scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/our-company/archives/our-exhibits/the-scotiabank-story.html 


Walking Tour: Lets Explore North End Halifax

Sam and I have worked to create a walking tour for those looking to get out of downtown Halifax and explore more of the North End’s charm! We have compiled a list of our favorite local eateries, and shops and have lots of fun facts to share along the way.

1) Dee Dee’s Ice Cream (5668 Nora Bernard St, Halifax)

Dee Dee's Ice cream is a north end gem, its the only place around here that can make a breakfast burrito almost as good as their unique ice cream flavours. To start off the tour we recommend starting the day with their 12” wrapped burritos filled with beans, cheese, fresh salsa, and your choice of meat and add-ons.  These burritos are huge and will leave you ready to start the day (food is fuel)!

Hours:

12-9pm tues-sun

Closed Mon

Photo: AR Team

Just a 6 minute walk from Dee Dees lies the Halifax Common. The locals just call it The Commons, and it is considered to be Canada’s oldest urban park. It used to be a place where the citizens of Halifax could bring their livestock to graze, but that was a long time ago. Now it plays host to many festivals and events, and is home to the skating Emera Oval, where in the winter you can rent ice skates in the winter or rollerblades and roller skates in the summer. And new this year, they opened a new public pool and splash pad, which we highly recommend visiting on a hot day. Universal changing rooms and day lockers are available (must bring your own lock). 

Best part is: you can enjoy all of this for free! 

Hours:

Emera Oval current schedule: Here

Swimming Schedule: Here

Photo: AR Team

3) Good Robot Brewing - The Commons Beer Garden & Good Robot Shop (2223 North Park St, Halifax, NS)

Good Robot has a few great places around HRM, but their outdoor beer garden is where we want to be this summer.  They have plenty beers on tap and unique seltzers, I recommend chatting with the friendly staff if you are not quite sure what you would like to try. I was recommended the passionfruit orange guava seltzer, and it was (for lack of better word) perfect. Good Robot is right off the commons, which is  a great location for a sunset view, and in case you are hungry they have a woodfired oven with some amazing bbq styled food & healthy options (falafel bowl, kale salad, ribs, hotdogs, you name it).

Hours:

12-8pm mon - sun

Photo: AR Team

Photo: AR Team

Photo: AR Team

4) Slowly Slowly (5685 Cunard Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Slowly slowly is a cute little shop just 8 mins from the commons with great quality items, each item line strategically picked with a story behind it’s creation. There are many different products from women run and locally owned businesses and we recommend giving them a walkthrough if you get the chance.

Hours:

Closed Mondays

Tues - Wed & Sat ~ 11:00am - 5:00pm

Thurs - Fri ~ 11:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday ~ 11:00am - 4:00pm

Photo: AR Team

Photo: AR Team

Photo: AR Team

5) Cafe Lara (2347 Agricola St, Halifax, NS)

After stopping by Slowly Slowly just a 2 minute walk down Agricola street lies Cafe Lara. This European styled cafe has excellent coffee and is a great spot to recharge before exploring more of the town, or to sit and relax. 

Hours: 8am-6pm daily !

6) Lost & Found (2383 Agricola St)

Lost & Found has curated secondhand pieces. Local jewelry, fashion, and art. They have a great atmosphere inside with super friendly staff.

Hours:

11am-6pm (Thurs-Sun, Tues-Weds)

Definitely a local greasy spoon, Hali Deli boasts many Jewish favorites like matzo ball soup and brisket, but a lot of people come by for their big and delicious breakfast, we dare you to finish it all!

Hours:

Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

WeekendsL 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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8) Luke’s small goods (2393 Agricola St, Halifax)

Not even one minute away from Lost & Found is Luke’s Small Goods. They carry simple, authentic baked goods, sandwiches and breakfast items. We recommend stopping in to Luke's while on the way to explore some more or even taking a sandwich to enjoy at Citadel Hill.

Hours:

Monday - Saturday - 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

SundayClosed

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9) The Stillwell Freehouse (2534 Agricola St, Halifax, NS)

The Stillwell Freehouse has great apps and even better beer. They have a open concept space thats great for socializing and coming by with a group if you have the time. They also have a patio outside great for a summertime pint.

MON — THU: 4—12am

Fri & SAT: 12—1am

SUN: 12—11pm

10) Halifax Vintage co-op (2623 Agricola Street, Halifax NS)

This vintage store has 20+ vendors with amazing thrifted clothing pieces in the upstairs. Dishware, furniture, and more can also be found on their main floor. It’s truly a cool spot to check out while you’re walking by but I don’t need to tell you the photos speak for themselves.

Hours:

11 a.m. - 7 p.m each day

11) Brothers meat and delicates (2665 Agricola St, Halifax, NS)

This family run business has been a North End staple for over 60 years. They are known for their world famous pepperoni and sausages and we recommend taking some home with you, like the many maritimers living abroad who fill their suitcases on visits “home.”

Hours:

8 a.m - 6 p.m Mon - Sat

Closed Sun

12) Reiyee Clothing (5765 May St, Halifax, NS)

This vintage store is a gem hidden and you might just miss it when passing on to our next stop but we think it’s a must visit. They have some amazing vintage clothing, furniture, and more that can be bought sold or traded within the store.

Hours:

12-6pm Tues - Sun

12) Agricola Street Books (2684 Agricola St, Halifax, NS)

This two story bookstore has beautiful wooden features and is a great place to stop and find something to read. They will also take a book from guests looking to return old books for store credit.

10 a.m - 6 p.m Mon-Thurs

10 a.m - 8 p.m Fri

9 a.m - 6 p.m Sat

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun

Bar kismet was recognized as the best International Restaurant Bar in Forbes 2024 Spirited Awards. This bar was also seen to be 9th best bar in the list of 100 best restaurants in Canada. They have a comfortable dining area with simple and fresh seafood and cocktails served in an enchanting atmosphere.

Hours:

Tues-Sun 5-11pm

Mon: Closed

15) Espresso 46 (2867 Isleville St, Halifax, NS)

Espresso 46 is in our humble opinion (and many others) home to the best coffee in Halifax.  Locals treat this cafe like it is a community hub, but don’t worry you’re still invited even if you don’t live in the North End. They serve coffee from a window and have indoor and outdoor seating. The owner is Italian and you can see his background shine through the decor and style of this cafe and how he somehow remembers the names and gossip of all his customers. Attached to the cafe is a market with fresh fruit and veggies!

Hours: 8am - 3pm Tues-Sat

Closed Mon & Sun

16) Hydrostone Market (5547 Young St, Halifax NS)

The Hydrostone Market  is a beautiful turnaround point for our walking tour.  Famous for its unique architecture it was built after the Halifax explosion and has a European feel with a large green boulevard  in the middle with trees and benches you can take a shady break here  and relax. There is some of the best pizza in Halifax offered at Salvatores Pizza, along with Julien's Patisserie Bakery & Cafe, and the Halifax Cheese shop. This is a great place to pick up pizza to go, a sweet treat from the bakery, coffee, and more. The Hydrostone is also just a 5 minute walk from the Fort Needham Memorial Park, which is a great spot to picnic and is a Memorial park honouring the Halifax explosion.

17) The Narrows (2720 Gottigen Street)

This north end pub took awhile to get going but was well worth the wait. They took an old historic house and renovated it perfectly making it feel like it has been a favorite for years. They often have live music and offer fresh authentic maritime dishes that you usually only find in your grandmother’s  kitchen.

Hours:

Tuesday - CLOSED

Sunday-Thursday 11am - Midnight 

Friday & Saturday 11am-12:30am

18) Meyvn thrift shop (2240 Gottingen St)

Meyvn is a sweet shop with even sweeter clothes. They carry sustainable clothing for everyone and have lots of fun pieces to pick through if you get the chance to pop in.

Hours:

11am-6pm Tues - Fri

11am-5pm Sat

Closed Mon

19) Bus Stop Theatre (2203 Gottingen Street)

The Bus Stop Theatre has been operating in Kjipuktuk/Halifax since 2003 and became a co-operative in 2012. One of few professionally equipped black box theatres in town they host theatre performances,of course, but also act as a community arts space for many other events like concerts, movies, workshops and more.

Public Open Hours: Sundays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m

20) Radstorm (2177 Gottingen St, Halifax, NS)

Radstorm is a non-profit community arts centre. Their code of conduct is to offer a dry, inclusive, and safe venue for music shows and events. While also hosting a recording studio, events, screen printing,zine library, art exhibitions, and more.

This shop is home to some of the best charcuterie and cheese you can find in the city. They believe in local and high quality ingredients and prepare everything from saucissson sec, mouth watering rillets, duck prosciutto and so much more in house. And as if that wasn’t enough  to get you in the door they also boast the best cheese selection in the city. This would be a great place to grab some snacks for a Charcuterie board, or for a trip to the Citadel hill to watch the sunset with a beautiful view of the city.

Hours:

10am-6pm Weds-Fri

9am-5pm Sat

10am-5pm Sun

Closed Mon & Tues

22) Back to Dee Dees for ice cream!!

The final and tastiest stop is Dee Dees again! Who doesn't want to end a walking tour with some well deserved ice cream? They update their flavours in the website each day but we recommend walking in for a surprise, we promise it will be worth it!

Hours:

12-9pm tues-sun

Closed Mon

Amy’s Shore Lunch Food Truck

Amy’s Shore Lunch Food Truck is the perfect stop for fresh sushi bowls with seasonal ingredients within Lunenburg, Bridgewater, and Blockhouse (daily schedule). I had an amazing time learning about Amy’s business ventures, and what it takes to run and operate a food truck. Amy has been feeding Nova Scotian's fresh (and delicious) sushi for three years now and has perfected her sushi bowls to a tee. Our visit gave my coworker Andrew and I the perfect excuse to grab some yummy sushi from her truck on our tour, and our steak sushi bowls were exceptional. Let's dive into Amy’s story and learn more about what made this business come to life. 

Why did you decide to operate a food truck business?

This was born out of the Pandemic! I was the Sous Chef of Lincon Street Food when I got pregnant in 2019 and then the pandemic happened two weeks after our daughter was born. I couldn't be at work for 11 hours a day and realized it was time to be a cook in another capacity. I focused on my maternity leave about what would be best for me. I did a business class program and learned that I wanted to put myself in a position with low overhead. I didn't want to take out a large loan for a storefront, and being a chef in Lunenburg means working the whole summer as thats when people are here. I was tired of being inside so this was my compromise! I work the whole summer but get to be outside. We built the trailer together in 2021 and have been working since.

Favorite and Least Favorite Part of working on the road

Least favorite is how labor intensive it is. Lots of reaching, cranking, and pushing goes on to set this all up. My favorite part is working for myself and calling my own shots for the first time in my life.

Where is the furthest place you have gone?

Petit reverie for a wedding. It was 45 km. I have also gone to oak island a couple of times but the people that stay at oak island do not like my food. It was really quite humorous actually, there were a lot of people from Texas that were like Sushi?!? That's crazy! They were not the right audience.

Where do you supply your food from?

Most of the veggies come from the farmers market Rumtopf Farm in Lunenburg. I also use Soil Mates Farm and source the rice from two Asian grocery stores in the City.

On Top of Amy providing cleansing fresh food to Nova Scotians, she also is an extremely talented artist and supermom on the side. To learn more about Amy and her business click here!

Make sure to check out her Instagram for when she might be near you next. ;)

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Top 10 Live Music Locations in Halifax!

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We asked you all where your favorite places were to listen to live music here in Halifax, and your responses did not disappoint. From the timeless charm of The Lower Deck and the jazzy vibes of Gin & Jazz Wednesdays at The Local, to the eclectic performances at Bearly's House of Blues and the historic ambiance of The Split Crow Pub, Halifax offers a vibrant and diverse music scene. Whether you're looking for a casual night out, a midweek jazz session, or an iconic venue for a concert, there's something for everyone. Read on to discover the top spots in town to enjoy live music, great food, and unforgettable experiences.

Top 10 Kid Friendly Activities In Halifax

Welcome to "Halifax with Kids: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Activities," your ultimate guide to family fun in Halifax! Whether you're a local or visiting, this blog highlights the best activities for children of all ages. From exciting outdoor adventures and educational museums to lively markets and unique experiences, you'll find plenty of ideas to keep the whole family entertained. Discover the top spots that make Halifax a fantastic destination for kids and parents alike!

The Secrets of Sketch Harbour

The Secrets of Sketch Harbour

Ketch Harbour, a rural fishing town and residential area in Nova Scotia, has become Aaron Mckenzie Fraser's inspiration and home. He has used his art to take a seemingly small quiet community, and focus the energy within his photography into an art project that represents the mystery that lies within the town, and Nova Scotia’s rugged and raw nature. What is his art project you may ask? It is an abandoned fishing shack located on Ketch Harbour rd. #sketchyifyouaskme

A sneak peek into this years Jazz Fest:


I recently got the pleasure to meet Andrew Jackson, the Artistic Director of this years Jazz Fest. For those of you who haven't yet had the pleasure, Andrew is a trombonist and composer born and raised in Halifax, and he has been helping Jazz Festivals come to life for 7 years! I picked Andrew's brain about what to expect from this year's Jazz Fest, upcoming artists, free venues to check out this year, and more! Let's take a closer look into our chat:

Picture of the TD Jazz Festival Stage

What goes into finding artists for each new Festival?

Since it's an international festival we have people coming from all over, which is exciting. It is also a year long event (meaning we start to organize for the next year's festival a year ahead of time). For us, being here on the East Coast, we rely on a lot of touring networks so that artists can play a bunch of different shows in Canada on their way to  the East Coast, for example the artist Killer Mike can play a lot of Canadian dates and end here on the East Coast. That is an important piece of the puzzle for us to coordinate around. We get together every fall to connect and share ideas of who could come join us. We also have a volunteer group and consult with friends and other experts in the field to listen to new ideas or suggestions for the performance.

Is there someone in particular that you are excited to see at this year's festival?

I can’t choose favorites since my role is working on the bookings for the festivals, but I am generally most excited for this festival in particular in the sense that every day there is something different to discover. You could have hiphop one night and a folk artist the next.

What are you going to bring to this year's festival that we have not yet seen in the past?

A lot of the wide range of artists we are bringing this year is larger than the past. At least speaking from my experience, since starting these festivals there are so many artists that are performing in different languages this year. We have Iraqi performers, Ukrainian performers, Venezuelan performers, and overall people are coming all over to perform bringing a wide range of cultures to the stage.

A performer he has asked/would love to come to Halifax that hasn’t? 

Lots of people. There are artists that I have tried to get and it just doesn't work out so sometimes you just get lucky. Some people I have been looking forward to have been Lake Street Dive, The Roots, Herbie Hancock, overall lots and lots of people that I would love to have.

Do you have a favorite performance that you have seen at Jazz fest?

There are definitely highlights, when it comes to booking something you never know how it is going to go prior to performing. Sometimes it exceeds your expectations and on occasion it doesn't meet your expectations. There have been many performances over the years and one performer that completely blew me away was Sheila E. She was a longtime collaborator with Prince. Overall there is something every year that blows me away.

 

Now as someone (such as myself) who doesn't listen to Jazz regularly can you tell me what this festival brings and why people all over Atlantic Canada come to see these performances from artists around the world?

This music festival is very unique if you look at a majority of the programming for the festival. If there isn't a genre you are super familiar with, there are daytime performances of the festival that are free to attend! From Weds-Sat of the festival there is free programming on the festival mainstage, and it features some amazing Jazz acts to get introduced to it. We also do a series of concerts at St. Matthew's United Church and we have some of the best guitarists in the world coming. We have an amazing guitarist Julian Lage and an amazing pianist named Emmet Cohen. I am almost certain that anyone that goes to see those shows, even if you aren't familiar with the genre, will find that it’s really amazing. Emmet Cohen, for example, is pretty classic Jazz but it will be a very upbeat and fun show to checkout.

Is there anything you have noticed from how the festival has changed ?

It has definitely evolved, we now have much bigger acts we wouldn't have before and the festival really has developed into Halifax’s premiere music festival. It’s changed because we obviously had a large change from the pandemic with online performance, so now we're really seeing the change and it's been interesting to see the difference from what we were before the pandemic to now. I feel like especially last year and hopefully this year the energy to get outside and see shows is really high, and I feel like people have a very positive outlook on live music now, so that's what I've seen and it's been very different.

What was the reason why you steered away from solely Jazz music?

Happened more organically. I think with the growth of the festival being the biggest festival in the province today, it is inclusive of people offering that wide variety of the festival but we wouldn't ever change the name of the festival because at the core of it its jazz music and we wouldn't want that to change. Also lots of people have different ideas on what Jazz is but as a genre it's so wide and expansive that it can include different genres of music. I think we are always including hip-hop which is black music and you can always trace the lineage to the original African American music which is Jazz so it's important to recognize that history.

Since starting out, what have you learned and taken away from these festivals?

I don't get as stressed as I used to. At the end of the day we put out our best efforts to make the festival as great as we can and the rest we can't control. I have learned to be even keeled about it and at the end of the day it doesn't do anyone any good freaking out while trying to organize. I play music and perform as well, and working for the Jazz Festival has taught me a lot about that side of the music business and what it takes. I see all of these artists' contracts and what they need to get ready to make a great performance so I can take that back to the bands I work with and bring that professionalism to my own music as well. 

Where are the outdoor venues this year!

Weekend series in the Hydrostone Market on the Saturday and Sunday of the festival. People come out with lawn chairs and can sit and it's awesome, it's lots of fun. We also have a series in Dartmouth at the alderney ferry park. We do a park stage and this year are partnering with the  African Nova Scotia Music Association running alongside the farmers market. It will start at 10am and go on until 3pm. There are kid friendly performances and it’s a lot of fun.


And there you have it, a taste of what the Jazz fest will look like through Andrew’s view. If you are inspired to learn more about the programming and getting tickets click here!

Can’t wait to see you all there and see some of Andrew's hard work come to life!

Did Someone say Yogi Summer??

 

One of the many gems of living in Halifax is that when searching for upcoming festivals “Yoga Fest” is not out of the question. I expected to sign up for a night of music and drinks and ended up with tickets to hang out with yogis in the BMO Soccer Centre? 

P.s for those worried I will be going back for the music tickets (balance is key).

I feel like I should be honest here and let you all know that growing up I was the class clown of yoga classes. I had a routine of sitting in the back, giggling while half upside down in the downwards dog position, and taking very little seriously (until the meditation at the end of class would roll around). Since then, I have grown to appreciate yoga. I will admit this started due to the fact that I often feel 10 years older than my age due to minimal stretching, but its grown to be a great outlet from life stresses since. The benefits of yoga are endless! Some being: improved sleep, stress reduction, balance, and an overall focus on both body and mind. It also happens to be the only form of physical activity that allows me to doze off a bit at the end without consequence. 

Although I have found a love for yoga within the past couple years, I haven't gotten back into it for some time since traveling and being away from home. This is why hearing about yoga fest was such exciting news ! The Atlantic Alliance of Uttar Bharat have invited us to come and learn about Uttar Bharat culture while hosting a day of Yoga. There will be different benefits found in each class (which are all free entry), ranging from meditation, deep relaxation, revitalizing energy, and more! This event has workshops and classes for everyone, and even better the tickets are free!!

If you are feeling inspired to practice some yoga at home, click here for some fun beginner poses to try out!

This event is going to be the best way to kickstart my yoga filled summer, and hopefully yours too.  :)

Goodbye future yogi’s ;)

Lunenburg Academy: The Longest Standing School in Nova Scotia

Lunenburg Academy: The Longest Standing School in Nova Scotia

Sitting atop Gallows Hill is the Beautiful Lunenburg Academy. It has overlooked the town of Lunenburg since 1749. Guests are encouraged to come and learn about the longest standing school in Nova Scotia. The rich history can be felt and learned within the building with a school room kept in shape, and an abundance of historical information about the standards of the past, norms of the school, and information to help people understand what it was like to go to school in Nova Scotia so long ago.