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 | | Restaurant Le Caveau, located at Grand Pré Wines in the scenic Annapolis Valley, was recently named Restaurant of the Year at the 2009 Taste of Nova Scotia Prestige Awards. Le Caveau was recognized for being upbeat, organized, well run and embracing all that is Nova Scotia where each guest is guaranteed to have expectations exceeded. Le Caveau also demonstrates its commitment to using Nova Scotia grown/harvested foodstuffs. |  |  | | DesBarres Manor Inn in Guysborough County on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, has been selected one of nine places to Eat & Stay in Atlantic Canada by the Canadian Wine Annual - Wine Access Magazine. | |  | | Wolfville’s Tempest Restaurant has been named one of Canada’s Healthiest Restaurants by Best Health Magazine, a nation-wide Canadian publication. This is based on Tempest’s commitment to local organic food. Tempest was again recognized as one of the best restaurants in Canada in the 2009-10 edition of Where to Eat in Canada. |
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 | | The Quality Inn Halifax Airport has been awarded 3 Keys by Hotel Association of Canada’s Green Key Eco-Rating Program for their environmental sustainability initiatives. |
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 | | The Atlantic Band Festival (Halifax, April 28-20) welcomes 3500 musicians to perform in one of the largest fully adjudicated band and chorale festivals in Canada. | |  | | 2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the Cape Breton International Drum Festival (Sydney, May 22-23) which has grown into one of the world’s premier drumming and percussion events . The Festival’s motto is “Education Through Performance” - showcasing the many facets of drum set and percussion performance. | |  | | The Canadian Naval Centennial (Halifax June 28-July 3) will be a momentous milestone both in our navy and nation’s history. Major events include: International Fleet Assemblies, local and national activities including parades , musical revue, naval art displays and more. | |  | | The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo (Halifax, July 1-8) featuring over 2,000 Canadian and international military and civilian performers, continues to live up to its reputation as one of the world’s premiere cultural and entertainment events. | |  | | Cape Breton Island is one of ten yachts competing in the Clipper 09-10 Round the World Yacht Race. The yacht is being sponsored by Sydney Ports Corporation. |
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 | | Pier 21 National Historic Site will become Canada’s National Immigration Museum. Over 1.5 million individuals passed through the doors of Pier 21 between 1928 and 1971. | |  | | The “Rendez-vous de la Baie” Art Gallery and Café opened in October. The Art Gallery and Café are the first of a six-part project located within the “Rendez-vous de la Baie” complex in Church Point. The remaining features of the centre cons isting of Acadian Interpretive Exhibits , Visitor Information Centre, Cinema, Craft Boutique and Meeting Room are scheduled to be completed by May 2010. Located on the campus of Université Sainte-Anne, the building has a distinctive bright red roof, topped by a unique hand-crated weathervane in the shape of an Acadian flag. | |  | | While visiting Grand-Pré National Historic Site during the summer of 2009, visitors experienced a 20 minute theatrical performance entitled Life in the Early Days at Grand-Pré. Based on historical facts and real people, the play reveals aspects of Grand-Pré that are not generally known. Performances in 2009 ran from Thursday to Sunday with six performance daily - three in English and three in French. W ith the success of it’s first season, the play will continue for the 2010 summer season. | |  | | Creamery Square offers visitors a unique and engaging mix of activities and experiences in Tatamagouche, along Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Shore. The historic waterfront development includes an innovative Heritage Centre; Performing Arts Centre and popular Farmers’ Market. | |  | | Murphy’s on the Water has completed a major redevelopment of the historic Cable Wharf building on the Halifax waterfront which includes a larger restaurant, experiential lobster tank, artisans’ demonstration area, enhanced gift shop and year-round ticket outlet. | |  | | Nova Scotia’s newest licensed winery - Annapolis Highland Vineyards - opened in Bear River East in June. Located just minutes from the historic town of Annapolis Royal, it is the 14th licensed winery in Nova Scotia. | |  | | The Seaport Farmer’s Market will be an ecological and cultural showpiece on the Halifax Waterfront when it opens in 2010. The new, expanded multi-day market will allow visitors to see artisans creating many of their wares and provide a unique shopping experience. | |  | | One Life Surf School located in Three Fathom Harbour on Nova Scotia’s Eastern Shore, offers surf instruction for groups and individuals - women and men. |
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| | Nova Scotia representative(s) will be attending these upcoming marketplaces / trade shows: - The Holiday and Travel Show
January 15-17, 2010 - Manchester, England
- American Bus Marketplace
January 15-19, 2010 - National Harbour, MD
- Mid-Atlantic Workshop & Travel Seminar
February 4-6, 2010 - Reykjavik, Iceland
- Destinations Holiday and Travel Show
February 4-7, 2010 - London, England
- The Holiday and Travel Show
February 12-14, 2010 - Glasgow, Scotland
- Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show
February 13-14, 2010 - Los Angeles, CA
- New York Times Travel Show
February 26-28, 2010 - New York, NY
- AAA Travel Marketplace
March 5-7, 2010 - Foxborough, MA
- ITB
March 10-14, 2010 - Berlin, Germany
- Seatrade North America
March 14-19, 2010 - Miami Beach, FL
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