Tourism Week Events - May 31 - June 6, 2015
Mark your calendars: May 31 - June 6, 2015 for Tourism Week in Canada! Tourism Week in Canada is the national celebration that highlights the economic impact and social benefits of Canada’s tourism sector among the media, general public and governments at all levels. It provides a focal point for activities organized by the provincial and territorial tourism industry associations, provincial and territorial marketing organizations, destination marketing organizations, individual businesses and other partners. Tourism Week is organized collectively by a number of public and private tourism stakeholders.
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Tourism Week Events
Nova Scotia Good Cheer Trail: Canada’s First Winery, Craft Brewery and Distillery Trail | June 1, 2015
Launching in partnership with Nova Scotia Tourism Agency (NSTA), the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Taste of Nova Scotia, the trail includes more than 35 beverage-specific culinary tourism experiences across Nova Scotia and will officially commence on June 1st, 2015. For more information, click here.
12 Tides – A Wine Tasting Event | June 4, 2015
Discover Nova Scotia’s premium white wine, Tidal Bay. For the first time, taste the 2014 vintages of Tidal Bay side by side; engage with the winemakers to learn more about their signature style. Challenge your palate to a flight of wines at the Bishop’s Cellar blind tasting bar, enjoy award-winning Nova Scotia seafood and hear from special guest speaker, Tony Aspler, accomplished wine educator and Canada’s leading wine writer. This event will take place on Thursday, June 4th at 7:30pm at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. For more information, click here.
Be A Tourism In Your Own Town | June 5-7, 2015
It’s the Town of Lunenburg’s 262nd Birthday and they’re going to celebrate in style. On June 5-7, it’s your chance to be a tourist in your own town. Residents and visitors alike will be able to celebrate, discover and rediscover all the great things that Lunenburg has to offer. For more details, click here.
Black Loyalist Heritage Centre Opens Its Doors To The Public | June 6, 2015
In the late 18th century, Birchtown, Shelburne Co., was the largest free black community in British North America and the centre of the Black Loyalist experience. Now it is the home of the new Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, a significant addition to the Nova Scotia Museum family. The heritage centre will mark its official opening on June 6th, with a celebration of music and a recounting of history in The Journey Back to Birchtown. For more information, click here.
Northumbeerfest Craft Beer & Music Festival | June 6, 2015
Northumbeerfest returns for its second year at Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort. This craft beer and music festival is sure to sell out fast. Entertainment by Meaghan Blanchard, Gordie MacKeeman and His Rhythm Boys, and Tim Chaisson. For more information, click here.
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