August 2019
National Lighthouse Day
19 Interesting Facts About Sambro Lighthouse Oldest functioning lighthouse in the Americas Watches over second-largest ice-free harbour in the world Runs on solar power Called the “Canadian Statue of Liberty” Was the leaning tower of Sambro Built of stone covered with wood Was powered by fish oil Gained 22 feet in 1906 Lens came from Paris Stripes added for visibility in snow First fog signal was by cannon Kept by lighthouse keepers up to 1988 Was a backdrop for popular commercials…
Find out more »North by Night Market
Aug 9 (Free event) 7 pm-10 pm A pop-up style block party with food, music, artisanal goods and lots of North End flair. DJ Dance Party, Good Eats, Vintage Finds, Local Artisans and an all around good time! Support your local economy and get to know your community better- North by Night Market is the perfect opportunity to kick off Halifax’s fantastic summer season. Make the market part of your Friday night and check out one of the North End’s…
Find out more »Keith Urban on GMA
Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series with Keith Urban on August 9th. Performances will be in New York's Central Park.
Find out more »Luke Bryan on Magnetic Hill Moncton
Luke Bryan – Sunset Repeat Tour live at Magnetic Hill in Moncton, New Brunswick on August 10th, 2019! With special guest Kelsea Ballerini and Sons of Daughters with more artists yet to be announced! Luke Bryan is back by popular demand in the Maritimes following a 2018 sold out show at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival. Luke is a two-time Academy of Country Music and a two-time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, a five-time host of the ACM…
Find out more »Atlantic Canada Harmonica Festival
August 10, 2019 - Memory Lane Heritage Village The Atlantic Canada Harmonica Festival is the only festival of its kind in Eastern Canada. The festival is a celebration of the harmonica and all who play it, regardless of musical preference or style. Spend the day with musicians who love this unique and versatile instrument. If you have ever thought about playing the harmonica, this is the place to start. If you played one in the past and it's now gathering…
Find out more »Garth has never done this before
Garth Brooks' stadium tour will feature another first for him and his fans when he plays Regina, Saskatchewan this summer. The Country Music Hall of Famer has never played Regina. Brooks has announced an Aug. 10 tour stop at Mosaic Stadium, making him the first country singer to play the stadium since it opened in 2012. Tickets will cost a total of $94.95, once facility fees and service charges are added.
Find out more »UK’s Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team is coming to Halifax
Both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force will take to the skies over Halifax on Sunday, August 11. The Red Arrows will visit Halifax. There are a number of opportunities for the public to engage directly with the Red Arrows pilots and engineers culminating with a special flypast over Halifax harbour on Sunday, August 11. The public programme will begin with a special screening of the UK documentary Red Arrows: King of the Skies followed by…
Find out more »Spring Garden 7th Annual Children’s Festival
Spring Garden 7th Annual Children's Festival Sun Aug 11 2019 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm. Victoria Park, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Join us in Victoria Park for a day full of fun! Activities include face-painting, a petting zoo, bouncy castles, arts and crafts, live entertainment, treats and more.
Find out more »Gus is 97 today
A living legend at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History will celebrate his birthday on Sunday, August 11. "He is believed to be the oldest living gopher tortoise," says Jeff Gray, curator of the museum. The birthday boy will have not just one, but two celebrations that day. We have one party at 11 am and another at 2:30 pm Source : Halifax Today Photo : Museum of Natural History
Find out more »Dean Brody’s birthday
Born August 12, 1975 in Smithers, British Columbia As a boy Dean worked in a sawmill. He moved to Nashville in 2004.
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