Ambassatours Gray Line has been recognized in Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards as a “top thing to do worldwide.”

Antojo Tacos + Tequila celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Neptune Theatre’s The Ghost of Violet Shaw is a lesbian love story inside a Victorian farce, and it’s not to be missed.

Tribe Network has anchored themselves in the heart of the innovation ecosystem by joining Volta, 1800 Argyle Street, Unit 801. Join them June 3 for a 'Social' in their new digs.

The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia says their new initiative to remove cost barriers is attracting more people.

TD Jazz Fest is celebrating 40 years with more local artists and more free music than ever before.

Events East CEO says ‘it’s time’ to start thinking about upgrades to the soon-to-be 50-year-old Scotiabank Centre.  

Mystic & Tribute named in top 100 best restaurants in Canada.

In the past year, over 10,000 meals have been donated to local community organizations through the Halifax Convention Centre’s Bellies Before Bins food sustainability program. This ensures any food left-over from events, goes into someone's belly, and not into a bin.

Mayor calls for better communication after Halifax approves bar’s patio, rips up sidewalk | CTV

Humanizing the effects of Tim Houston’s austerity budget on the arts | The Halifax Examiner

New real-time Halifax Transit alert service | halifax.ca

Construction complaints: Industry has 'serious concerns' with Halifax about consultation | The Chronicle Herald

DHBC has four tickets to the Halifax Tides vs. Vancouver Rise match on Monday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. Interested in attending? Email colleen@downtownhalifax.ca for a chance to win.

(Thanks to everyone who came to our 1^st (virtual) session last week.)

Interested in learning more about what being a “DHBC Member” means? Or maybe you just want to brush up on your benefits? The next session is in-person, at the DHBC office on May 27. Join us for lunch. Register here.

DHBC’s Annual General Meeting will be taking place on the harbour this year. Save the Date: Thursday, June 25, 3:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Official invitation coming soon.

Missed the Canada Sail Grand Prix | Halifax (SailGP) information session on April 29? Email colleen@downtownhalifax.ca to request event information.

Downtown Halifax has 31 businesses participating (so far) in Open City on Saturday. Not registered yet? You have until Friday! Click here to sign up.

Already registered but need more posters, or haven’t received your promotional package yet? Email colleen@downtownhalifax.ca and we’ll get them to you.

Pop by DHBC’s Welcome Centre from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for free, family-friendly activities, like face painting, balloon art, games, and loot bags from Freak Lunchbox.

Mother's Day is this weekend, and many of our members are offering special brunches, dinners, and promotions. Want to be added to this page? Email allana@downtownhalifax.ca.

Help shape the future of Downtown Halifax, join our Board of Directors. Click here for more information. 

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that applications for two grant programs are now open for eligible events taking place from Oct. 1, 2026, through to, and including, March 31, 2027. Learn more here.

Build Nova Scotia is seeking an operator for a kiosk in the Salt Yard small business district on the Halifax Waterfront. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29. Learn more here. 

Let people know if you are open for Victoria Day (May 18)! Register your business to be featured on Discover Halifax’s What’s Open landing page here.

Until June 30, Halifax businesses engaged in tourism (travel, tourism, and hospitality), can get their registration fully covered just in time for Pride Month! To get started, email rainbowregistered@queerchamber.ca.

Ready for Launch Program: This program is a paid employment readiness program facilitated by the YWCA Halifax to support young individuals in developing the skills and experience needed for the workforce. This 10-week work placement comes with subsidy for wage and benefits. Learn more and apply here.

Riipen FuturePath: Through FuturePath, employers access bright, motivated students ready to support priority work. Backed by the Government of Canada, it’s a flexible way to increase capacity and get results without the hiring strain. Learn more here.

Open City in Downtown Halifax is this Saturday!

The Ghost of Violet Shaw is at Neptune Theatre until May 24.

Peggy’s Cove Area ‘Festival of the Arts’ Pop-Up Show & Sale is happening at the Prow Gallery, May 14 -17.

Banga Spring Fest makes its grand debut at The Dome, Saturday, May 17, starting at 10:00 p.m.

😎 This newsletter is curated by DHBC's Communications Manager, Jayme Lynn Butt. If you have business news you'd like to share, email jayme@downtownhalifax.ca.📬 

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