Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC)

3/3 ▶️ Watch the 10-Year Anniversary Video series and see how Gritty to Pretty has changed Downtown Halifax: bit.ly/2TdW4im

👉 Applications for the 2026 program are officially open! More info here: bit.ly/3OHZdpu

2/3 The evening spotlighted the artists, the partners, and the installations that have transformed Downtown Halifax’s public art landscape. Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this milestone, and to everyone who has been a part of this program over the past 10 years.

1/3 Since 2015, DHBC has supported local artists through the Gritty to Pretty Placemaking Grant Program, helping transform Downtown Halifax with vibrant, community-driven public art. Last night, we celebrated 10 years of the program at our 10-Year Anniversary event at Canadian Museum of Immigration.

▶️ Watch the 10-Year Anniversary Video series and see how Gritty to Pretty has changed Downtown Halifax: bit.ly/2TdW4im

👉 Applications for the 2026 program are officially open! More info here: bit.ly/3OHZdpu

The evening spotlighted the artists, the partners, and the installations that have transformed Downtown Halifax’s public art landscape.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this milestone, and to everyone who has been a part of this program over the past 10 years.

👉 Applications for the 2026 program are officially open! More info here:https://lnkd.in/eCa3iJx3

Thanks to Michelle Doucette Photography for the photos.

The evening spotlighted the artists, the partners, and the installations that have transformed Downtown Halifax’s public art landscape and honoured a decade of creativity, collaboration, and community impact.

Hi Sara. Yes, we have the plan, we just need the decision makers to run with it. It seems to come down to budget (like everything right now.) We've been told the HRM staff report is complete...just waiting to see it. I believe May is the month we've been given now. @lecwhite.bsky.social ?

February 17 was Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Day and we celebrated by painting kindness rocks and hiding them all over Downtown Halifax.

Have you found one yet?

#RAKDay2026

Police are assisting Halifax Fire with a structure fire on Duke Street. Duke St. (btw Brunswick & Argyle) is closed. Carmichael St. (btw Brunswick & Argyle) is also closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Police ask the public to avoid the area and take alternate route.

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day to say TY to the folks making this world a better place. downtownhalifax.ca/lowdown/down...

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@artgalleryns.bsky.social
@visualartsns.bsky.social
@pier21.bsky.social
@craftnovascotia.bsky.social
@theatrenovascotia.bsky.social

Halifax's 30th annual Holiday Parade of Lights is this weekend The municipality says people should expect delays in downtown Halifax on Saturday as a parade marks the start of the holiday season. The Holiday Parade of Lights will happen from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Satu...

The 30th annual @novascotiapower.bsky.social Holiday Parade of Lights is tomorrow night! Bring on the lights, bring on the cheer!!

halifax.citynews.ca/2025/11/14/s...

UPDATE: This work will now take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This time last year we were learning from some of the best @uoftcities.bsky.social

This starts tonight!

Tonight at 7PM until Monday at 5AM, Upper Water St. btw Duke and 1883 Upper Water (right before the Marriott - Historic Properties) will be closed.

Tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 16) 9a-4p Hollis St. btw Prince & Sackville will be one lane.

Planning your month, or maybe just your weekend? Let us help!

Our event calendar is a great place to draw inspiration from, as well as to stay up-to-date on all the Downtown Halifax happenings for this month and beyond! 📆

🔗Find it here: downtownhalifax.ca/events

Have you seen one of our newest Gritty to Pretty murals, "Future Rhythms" by Daramfon Morgan? You can find this stunning piece on the side of the former Waverley Inn on Barrington Street, and we couldn’t be happier with the end result. 🎨

Help us transform @hfxtransit.bsky.social !

You are invited to share thoughts on service frequency, your regular route, and give feedback on new transit options. The survey will be open until September 28. www.shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/core-service...

@hfxgov.bsky.social @lecwhite.bsky.social

Heads up - this is today until 4 p.m.

To help celebrate Canada's National Downtown Month, DHBC invited Member of Parliament (MP), Shannon Miedema to take a stroll with us.

We had the perfect day to show off Downtown Halifax and all the people and businesses that make it so special.

@rousseauchoco.bsky.social @mark-carney.bsky.social

Did you know August is Downtowns and Main Streets Month?

Downtowns and main streets are the heart of our communities and home to local businesses. Downtown Halifax is vibrant and welcoming because of the local businesses and community members who make it a great place to be.❤️

#DowntownHalifax

Out exploring Downtown Halifax? Be sure to look for the new public art installed as part of Gritty to Pretty's 10 Year Anniversary. Like this colourful picnic table at Grafton Park, painted by Shannon Long and funded by District 7 Councillor, @lecwhite.bsky.social. downtownhalifax.ca/grittytopretty

Huge shoutout to the Downtown Halifax Crew for tackling trash on Prince Street this week! 🚯

Our crews dedication helps keep our Downtown streets clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone, while also keeping the city looking its best.

The Natal Day long weekend is here, and there's no shortage of things to do in Downtown Halifax! 🎉

Our friends at @DiscoverHalifax have your back with a handy list of what’s open all weekend long: ⁣https://shorturl.at/YqvRr

The official launch of Halifax International Fleet Week 2025 was marked today with the Ringing of the HMCS Athabaskan’s 1975 bell.

Get your complete guide to all things Fleet Week here: downtownhalifax.ca/lowdown/hali...

Shoutout to the Downtown Halifax Crew for their to the amazing efforts at Raymond Taavel Park this week! 🧹

Every summer, the Crew removes over a half a million cigarette butts from the streets of Downtown Halifax.

The Atlantic Burlesque Festival hits the stage tomorrow and Saturday (May 30–31) at Neptune Theatre!

Come celebrate the best of Atlantic Canada’s burlesque scene with two days of workshops, performances, and more! ✨

Tickets are still available! For more info, visit AtlanticBurlesqueFestival.ca.

Don't miss the Taste Asia 2025 Food & Culture Festival! 🎉

Running from May 29-June 1, you can indulge in Asian culinary and cultural experiences at this free, annual outdoor festival on the Halifax Waterfront.

Learn more here: bit.ly/43iTb3C