Where to watch the 2023 Canada Day fireworks in Halifax

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Where to watch the 2023 Canada Day fireworks in Halifax

So, you're looking to cap off a full day of revelry with a literal bang on Canada Day? Here's the game plan: make your way to the Halifax or Dartmouth waterfronts to ensure a prime view of the fireworks, which will begin at 10pm on Saturday, July 1. While arriving early obviously means getting a better viewing spot, it's also worth doing in its own right, as both waterfronts have a stacked slate of live entertainment pre-fireworks.

Read more on how to catch a Canada Day fireworks display at The Coast.

Need to know

⚠️ Ahead of the long weekend, the HRM is warning of service changes that will affect solid waste collection, Halifax Transit schedules, recreational facilities and contact centres on July 3. Find more details here.

🇨🇦 Celebrate KANA’TA: Canada Day 2023 with us! Enjoy a Mawio’mi on the Halifax Waterfront, a CF Snowbirds Air Show, and an amazing line-up of performers.*

❗️ The carbon tax will be implemented tomorrow. What is the point of a carbon tax? Find out at The Coast.

*Sponsored Post

SPONSORED BY CANADIAN MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION AT PIER 21

Canada Day on the Halifax waterfront!

Venture down to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 this Canada Day for a free all-ages extravaganza of fun that starts at 10am.

With activities presented in both English and French, this year's event features a variety of activities and entertainment for all ages, including live performances by local musicians and dancers, plus interactive workshops.

You can also explore the Museum's current exhibitions for free and, trust us, there are some that you just won't want to miss—have you seen Tracey-Mae Chambers' installation yet? See you there!

In case you missed it

SPONSORED BY HALIFAX MURAL FESTIVAL

The Halifax Mural Festival is back!

The Halifax Mural Festival is excited to be back for another year! July 3-9 explore the exciting events, murals, and talented artists found all over the city.

Be sure to check out the grand opening day Skate Jam, July 3 at the Halifax Commons Skatepark, 1-7pm.

In other news

🧑‍🏫 The first COVID restriction-free school year is coming to an end and teachers in Nova Scotia are feeling the impact of an understaffed field.

👀 While a new $6 million hiking trail in Cape Breton sounds amazing to most, residents in the area of the future trail are wondering when the province will invest in fixing the “horrific” pothole-ridden road leading into the community. CBC has the story.

🏆 The Gottingen Street Seating Project, which reimagined the street's concrete planters, was just presented an Award of Excellence as part of this year’s Halifax Urban Design Awards.

⚽️ Team Canada’s women’s soccer team took home bronze at the recent Special Olympic World Games in Berlin! Ashley Thomas, a player on the team and a Haligonian, spoke to CBC about the experience.

🏟 HFX Wanderer’s founder and president, Derek Martin, has confirmed that a permanent stadium for the soccer team could become a reality sooner rather than later. The Wanderers are undefeated in their last 3 games and will take on Hamilton’s Forge FC at the Wanderers Grounds tonight. Fun Fact: The Wanderers play rain or shine—except if there’s a thunderstorm.

🧑‍⚖️ The teen accused of the stabbing that occurred at Bedford’s Charles P. Allen High School has been granted bail and placed on house arrest.

ARTS

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Halifax Mural Festival

Taking forgotten and overlooked walls around the city and reimagining them as blank canvases, the Halifax Mural Festival asks why the world (or at least the city) can't be more art-filled and rife with wonder. If you've ever needed a nudge to look up from your phone while out and around, you'll find it here, as top muralists from across the globe create unique works on walls around town. (We won't judge if you look at your phone to snap some pics, though.)

Learn more about the July 3-9 festival at The Coast.

Sure things

Looking for something to do this week? Check out these Coast picks:

🗓 Queer March: Show your support for New Brunswick youth affected by the recent reversal of Bill 713 at this weekend's Queer March. The march will start at Victoria Park and end at Glitter Bean Cafe, with closing statements and a family-friendly open mic to follow | July 2 | 1pm | Free.

🗓 Mainland Nova Scotia’s Annual General Meeting: Attend the Elizabeth Fry Society’s yearly general meeting at 85 Queen Street, Dartmouth. You’ll hear a discussion of the society’s accomplishments this past year and goals for the future | July 5 | 6-8pm | Free.

🗓 Crypthand: Catch the Ship’s Company Theatre’s showing of Crypthand—the theatrical comedy that follows the early life of queer icon and businesswoman Anne Lister | July 5 | 7:30-10pm | $15-$35.

Find more Halifax events in The Coast listings

Eat this

🍦 Dee Dee’s has added Lavender flavoured ice cream back to its menu!

☁️ Head to Taiyaki 52 for a Japanese-inspired summer menu including the Cloud9–a blue raspberry-flavoured Japanese soda.

Shop this

🧑‍🌾 Hope Blooms is bringing its outdoor Fair Food Market back starting July 6. Shop from fresh produce, baked goods and more at 2346 Brunswick Street.

Deals

🎓 Celebrate the end of the school year with The Cannery Kitchen & Social’s Grad week promo: 50% off the kids menu for children under 12 and 25% off the menu for children 12-18 until July 3.

🍼 Nurtured Mom at 2543 Agricola Street is offering 15% off all flame-retardant fabrics and accessories until July 4.

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