In Halifax, the ocean isn’t something you visit; it’s something you live alongside. It shapes our skyline, fuels our economy, and connects us to the world. As global conversations around ocean innovation, sustainability, and renewable energy continue to grow, Halifax has emerged as a natural place for those conversations to happen.

At the Halifax Convention Centre, we work with planners year‑round who discover that hosting events in the winter months can unlock flexibility, value, and memorable experiences, all without compromising logistics or comfort. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common winter myths and the reality behind hosting events in Halifax.

Every year, Halifax transforms into a world of lightsabers, legendary heroes, cosmic creatures, and pure imagination, all thanks to Hal-Con, Atlantic Canada’s premier sci-fi and fantasy convention. What began as a grassroots passion project in 2010 has evolved into a beloved, 100 percent volunteer-run celebration of fandom, creativity, and community.

The Halifax Convention Centre was proud to not only host but also sponsor this inaugural event, helping bring the vision of a dedicated women’s health conference to life right here in Halifax. From early planning stages to event day, our team worked alongside organizers to create an environment where connection, conversation, and community could thrive. With nearly 700 guests in attendance, this groundbreaking conference brought together healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, and women from across the region to shine a spotlight on an important conversation that too often goes unspoken: menopause and women’s health.

We’ve been named the World’s Greatest Convention Centre by the television series World’s Greatest! Watch the full segment, filmed in Halifax and aired on Bloomberg Network, to see what makes our Centre, city, and province shine on the world stage.