Annual Conference and Exhibition

annual conference and Exhibition

2010 Annual Conference
& Exhibition

September 26-29
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Adjusting to New Realities

halifax – the quintessential maritime destination

Situated on the second largest natural harbour in the world, Halifax is a modern port city teeming with culture and heritage.

Life in Nova Scotia’s capital revolves around the sea. Follow in the footsteps of princes, privateers and press gangs as you stroll through the city’s walkable downtown experiencing more than 250 years of history. Discover the impressive array of museums, galleries, historic sites, fine restaurants, colourful gardens and lively nightlife.

Photo: Destination Halifax / D. Leahy

Among the must-see attractions are the Citadel National Historic Site located on a hill overlooking the city and its harbour, the Halifax Public Gardens – one of the finest surviving examples of Victorian gardens in North America – and Point Pleasant Park, which boasts 80 hectares of urban forest and ocean views. Also make sure to visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic with its Titanic and Halifax Explosion displays, as well as Pier 21, Canada’s fascinating immigration museum.

Need more suggestions? Play a few rounds of golf on local courses, try some of the pubs and wine bars, go to a dinner theatre or try your luck at the casino.

A metropolis with small-town charm and the pristine beauty of nature, that’s Halifax!

Beyond the city limits are outstanding destinations framed in a breathtaking setting. Explore nearby Peggy’s Cove, a scenic fishing village with one of the most recognizable lighthouses in the world. Day trips to consider include Nova Scotia’s south shore – Chester, Mahone Bay and Lunenburg, home of the Bluenose, as well as Grand Pre, site of the Acadian expulsion, and Port Royal in the Annapolis Valley. Farther afield lies Cape Breton with its scenic drive around the Cabot Trail and the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest reconstructed 18th century French fortified town in North America.