Welcome to Halifax - P'jilita'q wla Kjipuktuk!
Halifax looks forward to welcoming delegates to the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Annual General Assembly in July! Here you will find a dedicated page for delegates that will outline everything you'll need to know to make the most of your visit to our seacoast city.
Halifax is cultured and compact, merging the easygoing with the go-getting. Sunrise to sundown, there's always more to discover. From the adventurous to the relaxing, and the just plain magical, it's no wonder we have one of the highest conference attendance rates in Canada. Be sure to explore the rest of the website to learn all about what Halifax has to offer.
Land Acknowledgement
Halifax is located on Mi’kmaw territory, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. The people of the Mi’kmaw Nation have lived on this territory for millennia, and we acknowledge them as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land.
Getting Here & Getting Around
Halifax is so easily accessible by air, land and sea; you’ll be here before you know it!
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is Atlantic Canada’s centre for domestic, regional and international flight service offering direct flights to and from other Canadian cities, major city centres in the U.S., as well as the UK and Continental Europe. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax. There are several options from limo, taxi or Uber to express shuttle service and local transit - more details on options can be found here.
Show your Badge
“Show Your Badge” is our conference delegate appreciation program. Simply show your badge at participating local businesses, and earn special offers. From local food tours to souvenirs, to local experiences, you’ll save on the best the city has to offer!
Come Early, Stay Late
There is so much to experience in Nova Scotia, Canada, why come just for the conference when you can come early and stay late to discover our stunning province! Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, beautiful scenery, fresh seafood, local cuisine and wine, an urban experience or something off the beaten path, Nova Scotia offers lots to do, see and experience.
Explore Mi’kmaw and Indigenous Culture at These Kjipuktuk Exhibits:
- This Is What I Wish You Knew at the Museum of Natural History in partnership with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
- Ta’n me’j Tel-keknuo’ltiek: How Unique We Still Are at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Fortress Halifax: A City Shaped by Conflict at the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Ta’n a’sikatikl sipu’l | Confluence at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Indigenous Ingenuity at the Discovery Centre (May 5 – September 3, 2023)
- Revealing Chignecto at the Canadian Museum of Immigration (May 13 - July 23, 2023)
Outside of Kjipuktuk:
For a full listing of Halifax attractions, click on the "Attractions" tab on the right.
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