Explore Halifax and its Beauty
Take some time to see all that Halifax has to offer!
Opening Reception
Halifax’s newest event venue, Cunard Centre, will be the site of this year’s opening reception. The Cunard Centre is located at Pier 23 as part of the Halifax Port Authority’s Seaport redevelopment. Guests can watch as
ships manoeuvre through the busy Halifax port. Families and participants are invited to attend as part of their registration package. (Thursday, June 18, 18:00 – 19:30)
Maritime Lobster Feast
From the late twenties to the early seventies, Pier 21 was Canada’s ‘front door’ to over a million immigrants, refugees, troops, wartime evacuees, war brides and their children. You will have the opportunity to tour the exhibit hall, then we will move on to a lobster feast dinner followed by some of the best down east entertainment Canada has to offer, the Barra MacNeils. This event will cost $150.00 per person with a $50.00 contribution going to the CFWH (with a charitable tax receipt for $50.00) (Friday, June 19, 18:30)
Please note: For those with special dietary restrictions there is a BBQ chicken or Vegetarian option available but only if you notify us at time of ticket purchase.
Resident Fun Night
Overlooking the Halifax Downtown Waterfront, the Lower Deck Tap Room will be the site of one of the most popular SOGC events, the Resident Fun Night. (Saturday, June 20, 20:00 – 24:00). This event is free to participants of the Resident Professional Development Program, Junior Members and Medical Students, $15 per person for all other guests.
Arts/Culture
Experience Halifax’s past and present by visiting the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, or a multitude of other wondrous attractions that the city offers.
Outdoor Enthusiasts 
Enjoy the beautiful Halifax outdoors. Some activity suggestions include sea kayaking/rafting, golf or hiking. Remember to make time to explore the many provincial parks and trails, go out on a harbour tour or take a nature & whale watching cruise. Many more activities can be enjoyed on a day trip.
Shopping
Halifax shopping has something for everyone. Explore Halifax’s stores, vintage antique shops and shopping malls.
Dining
Halifax is a city where the art of food preparation is met with enthusiastic hands. The meals you’d expect on the menu of a seafaring people are here in Halifax restaurants – all manner of seafood along with contemporary cuisine made with local ingredients. Halifax dining is an opportunity to experience food that will entice any appetite.
Suggestions:
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- Bish World Cuisine - 1475 Lower Water Street 902-425-7993
- Chives Canadian Bistro – 1537 Barrington Street 902-420-9626
- Da Maurizio – 1496 Lower Water Street 902-423-0859
- Fiasco Restaurant – 1463 Brenton Street 902-429-3499
- Fid Inventive Cuisine – 1569 Dresden Row 902-422-9162
- Five Fishermen Restaurant – 1740 Argyle Street 902-422-4421
- Gio Restaurant and Bar – 1725 Market Street 902-425-4986
- MacAskill's Waterfront Restaurant – 88 Alderney Dr. Dartmouth
902-466-3100 - Salty's on the Waterfront – 1869 Upper Water Street 902-423-6818 (upper level)
- Seven Wine Bar – 1579 Grafton Street 902-444-4777
- Stories Haliburton House Inn – 5184 Morris Street 902-420-0658
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- Baan Thai – 1569 Dresden Row 902 446 4301
- Hamachi House Fine Japanese Cuisine – 5190 Morris Street 902-425-7711
- Il Mercato – 5650 Spring Garden Road 902-422-2866
- Jane's on the Common - 2394 Robie St 902-431-5683
- Luxxe – 5657 Spring Graden Road 902-405-4060
- McKelvie's Delishes Fishes Dishes – 1680 Lower Water Street 902-421-6161
- Opa Greek Taverna – 1565 Argyle Street 902-492-7999
- Saege Bistro – 5883 Spring Garden Road 902-429-1882
- Salvatore's Pizzaiole Tratorria – 5541 Young St 902-422-6171
- Talay Thai Restaurant – 1261 Barrington Street 902-404-3700
- The Cellar – 5677 Brenton Place 902-429-3463
- The Fireside – 1500 Brunswick Street 902-423-5995
- The Press Gang – 5218 Prince Street 902-423-8816
- Tomasino's Pizzeria & Cellar Ristorante 5173 South Street 902-422-9757
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- Gingergrass Thai & Vietnamese Restaurant – 1284 Barrington Street
902-425-8555 - Henry House – 1222 Barrington Street 902-423-5660
- It's All Greek to Me – 6196 Quinpool Road 902-406-3737
- Lower Deck – 1869 Upper Water Street 902-422-1289
- Old Triangle – 5136 Prince Street 902-492-4900
- Rogue's Roost – 5435 Spring Garden Road 902-492-2337
- Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill – 5075 George Street 902-492-1800
- The Ale House – 1717 Brunswick Street 902-423-6113
- The Argyle Bar & Grill – 1575 Argyle Street 902-492-8844
- The Economy Shoe Shop Café & Bar – 1661-1663 Argyle Street
902-423-7463 - Your Father's Moustache – 5686 Spring Garden Road 902-423-6766
Children’s Camp 
For the second consecutive year, SOGC will be contracting KidScenes to run our subsidized day camp during the ACM. The camp will run daily during the meetings. Several exciting trips currently under consideration include the Citadel, the Discovery Centre, and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. The price will be $30.00 per day per child. To express your interest in the program or for further information please contact Gerri-Lynn Sendyk at glsendyk@sogc.com.
Click here to view the complete KidScenes schedule
Click here to download the KidScenes Registration Form
Photo credits:
Destination Halifax
Halifax waterfront. Photo Credit: Destination Halifax/Nova Scotia Tourism and Culture/ W. HayesSeafood. Photo Credit: Destination Halifax/Nova Scotia Tourism and Culture/W. Hayes
The Barra MacNeils