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 national rights holder 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 bids possible - from community, venues, accommodation providers, government, and suppliers - aligning everyone under one coordinated effort. From regional championships to international competitions, 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. Our team provides customized support to help you plan, prepare, and present a compelling case for Halifax.
We assist with every stage of the bidding process – including design, imagery, destination data, letters of endorsement, site visits, and the imagery and information 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.
We understand that every successful bid begins with local passion and ends with professional execution. Discover Halifax connects the two – bringing expertise, relationships, and resources to deliver proposals that stand out and win confidence.
Event Support in Action
Discover Halifax is your partner through all stages of the event – from idea, to planning and delivery.
We work closely with organizing committees, rights holders, 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, assisting with permits and city services, connecting local suppliers and volunteer networks, and facilitating transportation and accessibility planning for athletes, officials, and fans.
Throughout the process, our team acts as your single point of contact, coordinating details, solving challenges, and representing your event across all partners.
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 competition 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 championship, tournament, or sport event that belongs in Halifax, we want to hear from you. Take the Lead is our initiative that helps local sport 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 sport community, club, or organization and see an opportunity, start the conversation with us. We’ll help turn local ideas into national moments.
