Each year, Nova Scotia Heritage Day honours notable Nova Scotians. This year, Nova Scotia Heritage Day is Monday, February 20th and will honour Rita Joe, a Mi’kmaw poet from Eskasoni and We’koqma’q First Nations. If you would like to know more about Nova Scotia Heritage Day, click here for a review of previous and future 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:
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! Snow days do not specifically link with Heritage Day, but it’s a great way to spend time with family.
When: Friday, February 17th – Monday, February 20th, 2022
Where: Various Locations in Lower Sackville
Website: Sackville Snow Days
DELIGHTFUL DOWNTOWN Halifax’s Heritage Day Light Show
Delightful Downtown is a series of vivid light shows and installations around Downtown Halifax. It includes colourful, themed light projection shows that help light up our dark winter nights.
When: February 17th – 20th, 2023
Where: Former Halifax Memorial Library Building
Website: www.downtownhalifax.ca/delightful
Hatfield Farms Family Day Round Ups
Hatfield Farms is extending its Family Roundups to include Heritage Day (Family Day). Get ready for a two-hour adventure wagon ride, petting pen, inflatable games, zip lines and all-you-can-eat hotdogs and beverages! Call the Farm to book your tickets today.
When: Monday, February 20th, 2023
Time: 11:00 am & 12:00 pm (two departures)
Website: www.hatfieldfarm.ca
P.E.I Canada Winter Games’ Speed Skating at the Oval
The Prince Edward Island (PEI) Canada Winter Games’ long-track speed skating events will be taking place from Feb. 18-25 at the Emera Oval. Although closed for public skates, all are welcome to attend these events and cheer on the world-class athletes performing in our region.
Date: February 18-25, 2023
Website: www.2023canadagames.ca
Meet Your Farmer Day
Meet Your Farmer is heading to Cole Harbour Place this Heritage Day. There will be lots of fun for the whole family, including farm bingo, a colouring station, and lots of exhibits to explore.
Date: Monday, February 20, 2023
Facebook: https://fb.me/e/3XZdl75MG
Other ideas:
Check out an Exhibition 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. Many locations have FREE admission on Heritage Day. 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 opportunities for winter sports, including several options for fun family skiing. 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 locations 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
