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There is always something to do in Halifax from arts and theatre to movies to concerts to trade shows to nightclub events. We put together Halifax events from August 2012. Feel free to browse our Halifax calendar.
> Choose from the following list of Halifax events:
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| Halifax Upcoming Events from August 1st, 2012 to September 2nd, 2012 |
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Sunday Ceilidh
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January 1st, 2012 |
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December 30th, 2012 |
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P.O. Box 157, Judique, Inverness Co., N.S., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0E 1P0
> View Telephone Number(902) 787-2708
Ceilidh every Sunday with kitchen and bar service Route 19, Judique
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2011 New Glasgow Riverfront Jubilee
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February 5th, 2012 |
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August 3rd, 2012 |
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155 Riverside Parkway, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 752-4800
Three days of great music on the Natal Day long weekend. Rock, folk, blues and the best of the east coast all jammed into one sound-tastic and award winning event.
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Acadian music concerts
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June 15th, 2012 |
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October 27th, 2012 |
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23 Lighthouse Road, Unit 1, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0W 1M0
> View Telephone Number(902) 769-1234
A new series of indoor and outdoor Acadian music concerts from June to October. Schedule and artists to be determined.
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Bras d'or Lakes Festival
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June 21st, 2012 |
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September 21st, 2012 |
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St. Peter's, Cape Breton: Bras d'Or Lakes Scenic Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 595-2697
The Bras d’Or Lakes is a natural masterpiece – an amazing inland sea with an array of enriching experiences to get to know her on a personal level. It’s the sea to your soul.
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Wednesday Evening Ceilidh
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June 27th, 2012 |
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October 3rd, 2012 |
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5471 Route 19 Judique, Inverness County Cape Breton,, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0E 1P0
> View Telephone Number(902) 787-2708
Ceilidh with food & bar service, 3-6:30pm Route 19, Judique
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Sherbrooke Village Courthouse Concert Series
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June 28th, 2012 |
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August 16th, 2012 |
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P.O. Box 295 Sherbrooke, , Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0J 3C0
> View Telephone Number(902) 522-2400
Weekly music series featuring a potpourri of Country, Folk or Celtic music, all presented in the marvelous acoustics of the historic Sherbrooke Courthouse. 7:30 PM For complete concert series schedule, please visit: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/sv/concert-series.php
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Pictou Summer Musical Showcas
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July 1st, 2012 |
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August 27th, 2012 |
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PO Box 640 40 Water Street Pictou, N.S., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0K 1H0
> View Telephone Number(902) 485-4372
Summer Musical Showcase Concert Series at the Hector Quay Visitor's Marina Stage. Be entertained by some of the region's finest performers during these free outdoor waterfront concerts. Sundays & Mondays at 6 pm.
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SKIN: The Seduction of Surface
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July 1st, 2012 |
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August 31st, 2012 |
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1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1V9
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-5280
Admission: Member Free | Adult $12 | Senior (age 60+) $10 | Student (with valid ID) $7 | Family (max. 2 adults & 3 youths) $30 | Youth (age 6-17) $5 | Child (age 5 & under) Free
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Mosom Maskwa-Pawakan (Grandfather Bear-Spirit-Guides)
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July 1st, 2012 |
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August 31st, 2012 |
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1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1V9
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-5280
Admission: Member Free | Adult $12 | Senior (age 60+) $10 | Student (with valid ID) $7 | Family (max. 2 adults & 3 youths) $30 | Youth (age 6-17) $5 | Child (age 5 & under) Free
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True Tales of the Titanic
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July 1st, 2012 |
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August 31st, 2012 |
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1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S3
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-7490
As our city and the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of sinking of the RMS Titanic and the great loss of life, separating fact from fiction when it comes to recounting the story of the ill fated ship is the intent of a series of programs offered.
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Cable Ships: Connecting Halifax to Titanic and the World-Special Exhibit
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July 1st, 2012 |
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August 31st, 2012 |
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1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S3
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-7490
A special temporary exhibit on the history of cable ships in Nova Scotia, featuring the significant roles of the Halifax-based Mackay-Bennett and Minia ships in Titanic’s recovery operations.
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"Blas Math" / Good taste
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July 2nd, 2012 |
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August 31st, 2012 |
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51779 Cabot Trail Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 295-3411
Good tastes of food and tunes will be your experience at our noontime ceilidhs.
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A Taste of l’Acadie 8 pm
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July 3rd, 2012 |
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August 28th, 2012 |
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Cooking shelter beside Chéticamp Visitor Centre , Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Experience Acadian culture that lives on in Chéticamp! You’ll feel the pride of the Acadian people as you hear about the hardships they overcame and their innovative ways of living off the land. Songs and laughter guaranteed!
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Wednesday Night Ceilidh's
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July 4th, 2012 |
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August 29th, 2012 |
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51779 Cabot Trail Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 295-3411
Time - 7:30pm World Class Instructors will showcase one of the best traditional ceilidhs on Cape Breton Island.
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Gaelic Milling Frolic - 8pm 9 (English)
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July 5th, 2012 |
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August 30th, 2012 |
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Cape Breton Highlands NP, Cape Breton: , Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 224-2306
Join Gaelic singers Geoffrey and Rebecca-Lynne for an evening exploring the Gaelic culture through songs. The whole family will be swept away by the rhythm of this hands-on "milling frolic"
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Gaelic Concert Series
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July 7th, 2012 |
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August 14th, 2012 |
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8539 Grand Narrows Highway-Route 223 , Halifax, Nova Scotia, B1T 1R7
> View Telephone Number(902) 622-2627
Annual Gaelic Concert Series
Bu Deònach Leam Tilleadh
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Sgoil-Shamhraidh, 2012- Summer School 2012
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July 9th, 2012 |
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August 10th, 2012 |
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51779 Cabot Trail Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0C 1H0
> View Telephone Number(902) 295-3411
A’ Cholaisde Ghàidhlig offers 5 weeks of summer instruction in the most traditional disciplines of Cape Breton Gaelic culture.
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Festival Acadien de Clare
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July 28th, 2012 |
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August 15th, 2012 |
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PO Box 458 Little Brook NS, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0W 1Z0
> View Telephone Number(902) 769-0832
The Festival Acadien de Clare is the oldest Acadian festival in the world! A place where Acadians and their friends come to learn, celebrate and experience Acadie's finest!
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Landscapes: Elizabeth Enders
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August 1st, 2012 |
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September 30th, 2012 |
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1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1V9
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-5280
Admission: Member Free | Adult $12 | Senior (age 60+) $10 | Student (with valid ID) $7 | Family (max. 2 adults & 3 youths) $30 | Youth (age 6-17) $5 | Child (age 5 & under) Free
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The Alexander Keith's Natal Day Festival
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August 2nd, 2012 |
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August 6th, 2012 |
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2 Ochterloney Dartmouth,, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
Come and celebrate Natal Day at Alderney Landing. Live entertainment featuring local talent in the Esso Talent Show and later a cocert ending with fireworks.
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Louisbourg Crab Festival
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August 3rd, 2012 |
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August 4th, 2012 |
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S & L Railway Museum and Louisbourg General Store., Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 733-2351
2012 marks the 20th Anniversary of the Louisbourg Crab Fest!! This special festival will start on Friday night at 7:30pm and will feature mussels fresh from the pot along with toe tappin' entertainment sure to please all!
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Kaslo Jazz Festival
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August 3rd, 2012 |
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August 5th, 2012 |
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PO Box 1293 Kaslo, Halifax, Nova Scotia, V0G 1M0
> View Telephone Number(250) 353-7577
Every August long weekend in Kaslo, BC stunning vistas, great acoustics and superb musicians combine to create the Kaslo Jazz Etc. Summer Music Festival.
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Carmen by G. Bizet
6101 University Avenue , Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 634-9140
Come and hear a great young cast perform one of the most popular and passionate operas ever composed!
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Action Week
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August 4th, 2012 |
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August 12th, 2012 |
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320 Esplanade Sydney, N.S., Halifax, Nova Scotia, B1P 7B9
Action Week is a 9-day long community summer festival featuring activities and fun for the entire family.
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Show & Shine Car Show
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August 4th, 2012 |
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August 5th, 2012 |
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244 Highway No.3 , Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0W 1E0
> View Telephone Number(902) 637-2015
Display of antique and classic cars and trucks. Food & entertainment provided.
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Gala du Festival
Cabot Trail Arena , Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 224-2642
This Gala which celebrates our youth depicts our strong Acadian traditonal music and dance which has thrived over the centuries.
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Digby Scallop Days Festival
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August 8th, 2012 |
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August 12th, 2012 |
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Digby Scallop Days P.O Box 983 Digby, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0V 1A0
> View Telephone Number(902) 308-9445
Celebrate one of the world's largest scallop fleets! Come and taste how many ways succulent scallops can be prepared. Musical events, scallop shucking competitions, parades, and more!
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Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
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August 9th, 2012 |
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August 12th, 2012 |
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125 Montague Street,, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 634-3180
In the evenings, a large tent on the highest point in town, Blockhouse Hill, offers sheltered seating and terrific entertainment.
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The Dutch Mason Blues Festival
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August 10th, 2012 |
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August 12th, 2012 |
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The Dutch Mason Blues Festival, August 10-12, 2012 - a weekend of blues, bikes, beer & BBQ! , Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 890-5003
The Dutch Mason Blues Festival, August 10-12, 2012 - a weekend of blues, bikes, beer & BBQ!
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Summer GAB Immersion Week #1
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August 13th, 2012 |
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August 17th, 2012 |
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St. Ann's, Cape Breton, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 295-3411
The Story-Telling Session (with an interesting theme)will be conducted with English translation. Participants can choose to live for the weekend or attend as a day student. .
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11th Annual Kempt Shore Bluegrass & Country/Folk Music Festival
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August 17th, 2012 |
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August 19th, 2012 |
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5701 Hwy. 215, Hants County , Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 633-2229
Show starts 4:00pm Friday and closes 4:30pm Sunday, but advance camping gates open Monday, August 13th. Fans not only come for the music but also enjoy our 1,000 feet of beach and fishing for striped bass which are usually running at this time.
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Summer GAB Immersion Week #2
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August 27th, 2012 |
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August 31st, 2012 |
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St. Ann's, Cape Breton, Halifax, Nova Scotia,
> View Telephone Number(902) 295-3411
Song workshops will be offered at the Beginner/Advanced Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced Levels. Evening Ceilidhs will follow the tradition of the Gaelic House-Ceilidh.
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Wharf Rat Rally
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August 29th, 2012 |
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September 2nd, 2012 |
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Association P.O. Box 747 Digby,, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B0V 1A0
> View Telephone Number(902) 245-5924
Wharf Rat Rally in Digby, Nova Scotia is "Atlantic Canada's Fastest Growing Motorcycle Rally".
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SKIN: The Seduction of Surface
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September 1st, 2012 |
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September 8th, 2012 |
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1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1V9
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-5280
Admission: Member Free | Adult $12 | Senior (age 60+) $10 | Student (with valid ID) $7 | Family (max. 2 adults & 3 youths) $30 | Youth (age 6-17) $5 | Child (age 5 & under) Free
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Mosom Maskwa-Pawakan (Grandfather Bear-Spirit-Guides)
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September 1st, 2012 |
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September 3rd, 2012 |
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Mon, Sat, Sun |
1723 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1V9
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-5280
Admission: Member Free | Adult $12 | Senior (age 60+) $10 | Student (with valid ID) $7 | Family (max. 2 adults & 3 youths) $30 | Youth (age 6-17) $5 | Child (age 5 & under) Free
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True Tales of the Titanic
| Event Dates: |
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September 1st, 2012 |
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October 31st, 2012 |
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S3
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-7490
As our city and the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of sinking of the RMS Titanic and the great loss of life, separating fact from fiction when it comes to recounting the story of the ill fated ship is the intent of a series of programs offered.
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Cable Ships: Connecting Halifax to Titanic and the World-Special Exhibit
| Event Dates: |
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September 1st, 2012 |
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October 31st, 2012 |
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Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
1675 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1S3
> View Telephone Number(902) 424-7490
A special temporary exhibit on the history of cable ships in Nova Scotia, featuring the significant roles of the Halifax-based Mackay-Bennett and Minia ships in Titanic’s recovery operations.
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