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Take a walk with your loved ones through a sparkling winter wonderland and explore what Halifax has to offer on Christmas. Have a festive holiday when you check out the things to do on Christmas and Boxing Day in Halifax listed below.
Things to Do During Winter/Christmas Holidays in Halifax
Go Skating at the Emera Oval
Grab your skates and helmets, and head out for an afternoon of family fun at The Oval. The snow fun does not have to stop when the rink closes for the day. If there is snow on Christmas day, spend some time having a snowball fight with the family or even build a snowman. Details
See a Movie
Checkout Landmark/Cineplex Theatres.
Christmas Day Lunch/Dinner
Support local restaurants this holiday season and order your holiday meal.
Restaurants to Order Christmas Dinner Takeout in Halifax Metro
Hemlock Ravine Park
Hemlock Ravine Park is a beautiful place to go for a walk any time of the year but it is especially gorgeous during winter. The park starts at the heart-shaped pond and has three looped trails that visitors can hike. The park offers amazing views of the Bedford Basin.
Details
40 Kent Avenue, Halifax
See Christmas Lights
- See towering light gardens, glowing activities, delicious treats, and daily live entertainment… all under the twinkle of a million lights at Glow Gardens. Open on December 26.
- See vivid light shows and installations at various locations in downtown Halifax.
- The trees surrounding Acadia Park will be lit with over 20,000 shining white lights to create a winter wonderland at the Light Up The Park. The park will remain lit for the holiday season.
Places to See Christmas Light Displays in Nova Scotia
Go Tobogganing
The Pit is not for the faint of heart. This famous hill is located in Merv Sullivan Park. Its steep incline will have you flying down the hill at breakneck speeds. So, you will definitely need a helmet to go sledding safely on this hill.
3791 Novalea Drive, Halifax
Halifax’s most known sledding hill has lots of places to sled down. The Wanderer’s Grounds on the west end of Citadel Hill is popular for is a steep slide and long landing area. Pick your routes carefully, because you could end up sledding into the road.
5425 Sackville Street
Outdoor Winter Adventures In and Around Halifax
#ExploreNB Fan Fest
Visit the #ExploreNB Fan Fest in Halifax to join other hockey fans and celebrate the World Juniors. Open to all ages and free to enter, the #ExploreNB Fan Fest will feature viewing parties, live entertainment, and fun for the whole family!
Before, during or after the games at the Scotiabank Centre, visit the #ExploreNB Fan Fest for all kinds of family-friendly fun. Festivities include live entertainment by ECMA artists, viewing parties on big screens, hot stoves, bouncy castles, face painters, mascots, merchandise and more!
Rogers Square will be showing all World Juniors games live in an outdoor viewing area, while the Halifax Convention Centre will be open Dec. 26-31 from 2-7 p.m., and Jan. 2, 4, and 5 from 2-10 p.m. Details
December 26 – 31, 2022 & January 2 , 4-5, 2023
Halifax Convention Centre and Rogers Square, Halifax
Free
Do a Christmas /Boxing Day Bird Count
Do a Christmas bird count on Christmas Day and enjoy a crisp morning walk! If you don’t want to venture outside do an unofficial count of the birds that visit your bird feeder.
15 Places to Go Birding in and around Halifax
Enjoy a Walk
Enjoy a family walk in the green spaces in Halifax. Plan to spend an afternoon outside playing games with your loved ones. Explore the trails and pathways at regional and local parks.
15 Places to Go Winter Walking in Halifax
Geocaching
Discover the many geocaches located throughout the city This family-friendly activity uses a mobile app or a GPS device. This is also a fun way to interact with nature while getting mild exercise and explore new areas.
