Downtown Halifax is the urban heart of the Halifax (Kjipuktuk) region. With world-class attractions, hundreds of restaurants, pubs, shops, festivals and events, Downtown Halifax is where people and businesses want to be. 

Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC) is a not-for-profit organization that represents the 1600+ businesses located in the Downtown area. We run programs, events, and marketing initiatives to help make Downtown Halifax a better place to live, work, and play.

It's that time of year again! Patio Season is back!! ☀️

And we're just going to call it: Downtown Halifax is the patio capital of Nova Scotia.

With 80 patios to choose from, ranging from sidewalk cafes to waterfront beer gardens, you can dine al fresco on a different patio every day of the summer!

Spring has officially sprung, and May in Downtown Halifax is bursting with energy, excitement, and something for everyone! 🌷

Sip and shop your way through local food and craft events, catch big-name performances, and don’t forget to treat Mom for Mother’s Day!

With patios heating up, Open City festivities, and so much more, there’s no better time to explore Downtown Halifax.

Since 2015, Downtown Halifax Business Commission (DHBC), has supported local artists through the Gritty to Pretty Placemaking Grant Program, helping to transform Downtown Halifax through vibrant, community-driven public art. 🖌️

To celebrate 10 years of the program, DHBC is marking a decade of transformation by spotlighting the artists and installations that have reshaped Downtown Halifax’s public art landscape in a new video series. 

Before you head Downtown, make your parking plan! 🚗

Visit our 'Getting Around' page for everything you need to know about parking in Downtown Halifax, including helpful tips and a list of parking lots and garages. 

Wondering what's happening Downtown this spring? 📅

Keep up to date with our online Events Calendar.

Downtown Halifax's Navigator Outreach Program offers direct support to the unhoused and precariously housed population in the urban core.