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Halifax International Busker Festival

The Halifax Waterfront comes alive every August when Buskers from around the world come to perform in Halifax. There are many different acts to see, from fire performers, to acrobats, to comedians and musicians – you’re in for a show like no other!

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Tall Ships Nova Scotia ® 2012

Halifax Waterfront and
Various communities throughout Nova Scotia
Province-wide
Marine, Heritage
Contact: Leanne Strathdee

my-waterfront.ca

Tall ships are returning to Nova Scotia! They will arrive in Halifax July 19-23 and visit outports across the province July 24-29.

Event programming will include a special historical piece to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812. Halifax events will include an encampment and animators along the waterfront. Each of the outports will also commemorate Nova Scotia's connections to the War of 1812.

Locals and tourists in other regions of Nova Scotia will have an opportunity to experience the tall ships in small and large ports across the province. The locations:

Shelburne: July 28-29
Lunenburg: July 25-26
Pugwash: July 28-29
Pictou: July 28-29
Port Hawksbury: July 25-26

For more information, please visit https://my-waterfront.ca

Date: July 19, 2012 to July 29, 2012

     

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