Halifax is located on Mi’kmaw territory, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. The people of the Mi’kmaw Nation have lived on this territory for millennia, and we acknowledge them as the past, present and future caretakers of this land. Historically, a land acknowledgment is a traditional practice shared amongst Indigenous groups to recognize the Indigenous land and territory they are visiting. Today a land acknowledgement remains a way to express one’s gratitude to the Indigenous people for being stewards of the land that we live and work on.
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Discover Halifax: Your Connection Point
Whether you’re a rights holder, festival producer, or event promoter exploring Halifax as a potential host city, or a local organization considering an event opportunity, we’re your first call.
We bring together the partners who make large-scale events possible - community, venues, accommodation providers, government, and suppliers - aligning everyone under one coordinated effort. From city-wide celebrations to international productions, we help assess feasibility, identify opportunities, and coordinate the resources needed to position Halifax for success.
If there’s an event on your radar, or an idea you want to explore, talk to us early. Our team can help you evaluate potential, align partners, and shape a clear path forward - and ensure Halifax is ready to perform when opportunity knocks.
Bid Support
Discover Halifax is your partner in building a winning bid or proposal. Our team provides customized support to help you plan, prepare, and present a compelling case for Halifax.
We assist with every stage of the process – from shaping concepts and developing business planning, to site visits, letters of endorsement, data, and visuals that strengthen your proposal. We work closely with municipal and provincial partners to align support, streamline approvals, and strengthen every submission. Our team understands the process, and how to help you navigate it efficiently.
Our team knows that in major events, collaboration is everything, and we help you make it work. Whether you’re responding to a national call for proposals, pitching a tour stop, or developing a new festival concept, we make Halifax’s case clear and credible.
Every successful proposal starts with local passion and ends with professional execution, and Discover Halifax connects them, bringing the expertise, relationships, and resources that help proposals stand out and win.
Bringing It to Life
Discover Halifax is your partner through every stage of the event. We work closely with organizers, producers, and delivery partners to make sure every operational element – venues, logistics, hospitality, and marketing – runs seamlessly.
That support includes securing hotel room blocks and competitive rates, coordinating city services and event logistics, connecting organizers with trusted local suppliers and volunteer networks, and ensuring venues, partners, and stakeholders work seamlessly together.
Our work continues through delivery, staying connected with partners, solving challenges as they arise, and keeping everything on track. As your single point of contact, we represent your event across all partners and make sure every detail runs seamlessly.
Amplifying Your Event
Discover Halifax’s marketing and communications support is designed to help events reach their full potential. For large and major events, our dedicated Event Marketing Specialist works directly with organizers to maximize exposure, build anticipation, and extend the event’s reach through coordinated destination marketing, joint PR, and media outreach beyond the local market.
Our marketing investment is tailored to each event’s scale and reach, providing customized support for major events, while offering programs and guidance that help emerging and regional events grow their audience and impact. We can integrate your event into Halifax’s promotional channels, connect you with local media, and assist with content planning that highlights both the performance and the host city experience.
Whatever the size, our goal is the same: to help every event find its audience, fill venues, and leave a lasting impression.
Take the Lead
If you’re a Haligonian with a connection to a festival, celebration, or major event that belongs in Halifax, we want to hear from you. Take the Lead is our initiative that helps local leaders and organizations bring national and international events home.
Discover Halifax provides guidance, resources, and introductions to the partners who can make it happen, from early feasibility to bid submission and event delivery.
If you’re connected to a community or organization and see an opportunity, start the conversation with us. We’ll help turn local ideas into national moments.
