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Halifax New Years Eve 2024

Things to do on new years eve in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Grand parade party, fireworks, hotels & restaurants

Halifax, Nova Scotia, not to be confused with the West Yorkshire version in the UK, in December is a wonderful place to visit, where Christmas trees and fairy lights illuminate the streets and you can really get into the festive spirit.

The city has a great selection of parks, art galleries and museums for those looking to learn about the history of Halifax. Or perhaps take a stroll along the Halifax Harbourwalk, over 3km of boardwalk where you can find many of the city's tourist spots including the Immigration Museum at Pier 21, museum of the Atlantic and there are a plethora of shops to peruse on route.

Get yourself warmed up with a cup of hot cider from the Halifax Seaport Farmers Market as you peruse the stalls and stock up on fresh goods and maybe pick up some of the local craft work.

Looking to recapture your youth, then grab you sled and head to Citadel Hill for hours of fun, the kids might enjoy it to! There is also snow shoeing, snow boarding and cross country skiing for those looking for a more active holiday.

Lastly, don't miss out on a trip to Peggy's Cove, especially of you're a keen photographer looking for iconic shots. With fewer tourists milling about, you'll be able to capture the lighthouse surrounded by snow, just beautiful.

Grand Parade New Years Eve Party

(TBC) Party hats at the ready (and a nice big warm coat!) for New Years Eve in Halifax! Head on over to the Grand Parade at City Hall where all the action is and mingle with the thousands of other party goers looking to celebrate.

The Grand Parade hosts an annual, huge, free party with live music from some fantastic performers, the new year countdown and fantastic fireworks display at midnight. The event is due to start around 9.45pm and will go on until 12.30am.

Full details here.

Glow Halifax New Year's Eve

Glow Gardens hosts a New Years Eve show, with upbeat performances and fireworks! Experience the magic and wonder of an outdoor festival inside their spacious venue at Halifax Exhibition Centre. The family NYE celebration starts at 4pm with fireworks at 8.15pm. Full details, once announced and tickets here.

Emera Oval NYE

In the past, Families have made a beeline for Emera Oval, with free ice skating, live music and fireworks, both at 7pm and at midnight, so the kids can enjoy all the festivities. .

NYE Parties & Events

There are some fantastic events planned throughout the city, from Dinner Dance and Charity events, to Comedy evenings or Live Music Gigs, there is something for everyone when it comes to seeing in the New Year.

New Years Eve Hotels

Halifax is a popular destination for New Years Eve, especially with the big concert at Grand Parade, so the hotels will fill up quickly, book as soon as you can:

Comfort Hotel Bayer's Lake
Prince George Hotel
Courtyard Halifax Downtown
The Halliburton
The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

You can search for deals at all of these venues, plus all of the top Halifax NYE hotels here.

Christmas Market

There has been a wonderful pop up Christmas market (The Halifax Lights Holiday Market) at Historic Properties 1869 Upper Water Street, with an array of artisan wares and entertainment.

There's also the Fairytale Chistmas at Glow Gardens at the Halifax Exhibition Center, with live entertainment, winter market and the beautiful light gardens. Buy your tickets here

Restaurants

Get your reservations in for dining out on New Years Eve in Halifax, the popular restaurants will be booked out quickly when their menus/events are announced, so be ready - top recommended eateries include:

Gio
2 Doors Down
Edna Restaurant
Stories Fine Dining
The Bicycle Thief

NYE Live Stream

There is normally an excellent live stream available from Halifax on new years eve so you can watch online if you can't make it in person - the festivities are due to be broadcast live on Eastlinks Community Channel

There's also a webcam at Emera Oval

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