Each year, Nova Scotia Heritage Day honours notable Nova Scotians. This year, Nova Scotia Heritage Day is Monday, February 16th and will honour Joseph William Comeau. Throughout his life, he was a champion for the preservation and recognition of Acadian history and culture. If you’d like to know more about Nova Scotia Heritage Day, you can click here to review the previous honourees.
Heritage Day is a great excuse to celebrate Nova Scotia while spending quality time with your family. Here is a list of things to do to celebrate Heritage Day in and around Halifax – and beyond!
Events:
Heritage Day Skate
Hosted by Iain Rankin, MLA for Timberlea-Prospect and Lena Metlege Diab, MP for Halifax-West, enjoy FREE hot chocolate, hot dogs, and face painting!
Date: February 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: St. Margaret’s Centre, 12 Westwood Blvd., Upper Tantallon
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Sackville Snow Days Festival
There are fun family events planned for this year’s Sackville Snow Days Festival, including a snowman contest, scavenger hunt, colouring contest, snowshoeing, and skating! A great way to spend time with family!
Dates: February 13 – February 16, 2026
Venue: Various Locations in Lower Sackville
Website: Sackville Snow Days
Other Ideas:
Free Skating at the Emera Oval
The Oval is open all weekend long and always FREE! Lace up your skates or rent a pair on site
Venue: Emera Oval, Halifax
Website: www.halifax.ca
Check Out an Exhibit at a Museum
Most museums are open on Heritage Day, so this would be a great time to check out one of the fantastic exhibits happening this month in HRM. Some locations have FREE admission on Heritage Day (Museum of the Atlantic and Museum of Natural History). Whether you are passing along your appreciation for the visual arts or hoping to teach your child about the world and all of its creatures, you will find something for everyone at a Halifax museum or gallery.
Where: Various Locations
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/exhibitions-in-hrm
Take the Family Skiing
Nova Scotia has some amazing winter sports opportunities, including several fun family skiing options. In our Ultimate Guide to the best Nova Scotia ski hills, discover what’s new on the slopes this winter. The hills will be open on Heritage Day, and some even have extended hours, be sure to check each location’s website for more details when you’re planning your day.
Where: Various Locations
Website: www.familyfuncanada.com/halifax/the-ultimate-guide-to-nova-scotia-ski-hills
