Choose Halifax for any number of reasons; incredible oceanfront views and a walkable downtown core, or its world-class convention centre and thriving cross-sector innovation. No matter the reason, the outcome is always the same: inspired meetings, engaged delegates, and lasting impressions.
Discover Halifax’s extraordinary selection of historic and modern venues and accommodations—all offering versatile settings to host inspiring meetings, unforgettable receptions against the backdrop of our beautiful sea-side city.
Unlock a world of curated supplier partnerships, sustainable planning tools, and exclusive delegate-saving privileges designed to elevate your event and not your budget.
Find the support you need to simplify logistics, maximize ROI, and create a bespoke event that is tailored to your group in a way that only Halifax can. As a Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) we’re here to help every step of the way, free of charge.
Take the Lead is a free program delivered by Discover Halifax. It’s designed to help Nova Scotians usher regional, national, and international conferences and events to Halifax. If you know of a corporate, cultural, community, or sporting event that’s overdue to take place in Halifax, reach out to us.
Why Participate?
Because it’s beneficial to you and the city of Halifax. Here are just a few reasons to consider bringing an event to Halifax:
Be an advocate for our city and leave a legacy for future generations
Be recognized as a leader
Showcase our local expertise, talent, and assets
Contribute to your organization’s goals
Stimulate collaboration and new partnerships, while building your personal network
Bring leaders and insights to Halifax to share their knowledge with you and your peers
Gain new skills and contribute to your own personal and professional growth
You’re not in it alone. Discover Halifax is here to help you every step of the way
There’s also the annual Take the Lead Awards, where we celebrate local champions who went above and beyond to bring an incredible event to our city.
EXPLORE THE OPPORTUNITY: Does Halifax have the facilities, capacity, and expertise needed to host the event? We’ll find out. If so, let’s ‘bid’….
CREATE A COMPELLING PITCH: We help put Halifax’s best foot forward to the event organizers by developing a ‘pitch’ with truly compelling reasons to choose Halifax as next stop for their event. We have a nibble….
BRING ORGANIZERS FOR A VISIT: Some event organizers may need to see venues in-person and experience the culture that is uniquely Nova Scotian, before making their final decision. We can help coordinate that visit.
CONNECT THE DOTS: Large events take many partners. We can help connect event organizers with the right resources. Think accommodations, facilities, transportation, food & beverage, industry experts, offsite activities, and experiences.
EAST COAST WELCOME: We can help prime the local business community, so attendees feel a warm welcome from the city when they arrive and are able to maximize their Nova Scotia good time.
Recognition PRograms
Take the Lead first and foremost provides guidance and support for non-event planners looking to bring an event to Halifax. The program also has a recognition arm that allows us to celebrate and thank those who step forward and take the lead for our city. Our recognition programs include:
