About Halifax

Halifax is a major economic centre in eastern Canada with large public and private sectors and it is the capital city of Nova Scotia. Halifax was ranked by Money Sense in 2012 as being the fourth best place to live in Canada. The population is just under 300,000.Halifax experiences a humid continental climate and they endure severe winter storms on occasion, however the summers are pleasant and typically warm. Average summer daytime high temperatures are 21°C and the winter daytime highs average 1°C.

Halifax has numerous art galleries, theatres, museums, as well as several entertainment facilities. This region is noted for having a strong music scene, pubs, a great nightlife, and casino action especially in the central urban core. Many Halifax celebrations have become world-renowned such as the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, The Atlantic Film Festival and The Atlantic Jazz Festival. You may experience film crews while driving around the city because many American and Canadian filmmakers use the streets of Halifax. Halifax is sometimes referred  to as being the cultural centre of the Maritimes. In addition, there are many National Historical Sites and buildings in Halifax to explore including Citadel Hill. There are numerous recreational areas to enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Halifax restaurants and eateries pride themselves on locally-sourced ingredients and fresh seafood. Those who frequent eating out at one of the many fine dining establishments, feel that Halifax is the centre of Canadian Maritime cuisine.  Halifax is proud of their vibrant culinary scene and just beyond city limits is a thriving wine country. Take a winery tour and sample some of the areas fine wines.

PREMIERE SUITES/ATLANTIC LIMITED ACCOLADES

Progress Magazine’s "Top 101 Companies in Atlantic Canada":

2004; 2005; 2006; 2007; 2008; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012; 2013; 2014

Progress Magazine’s "Fastest Growing Companies in Atlantic Canada":

2007; 2008; 2009; 2010; 2011, 2012; 2013,

Progress Magazine & Best Companies Group; "Best Places to Work in Atlantic Canada"

2007; 2008; 2009; 2010; 2011; 2012

"18th Annual PROFIT 100 ranking of Canada’s Fasted-Growing Companies" by PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success

Atlantic Business Magazine:

Top 50 CEO’s in Atlantic Canada

2011; 2012; 2013; 2014

Consumer Choice Awards – Executive Suites

2012; 2013; 2014

The Women Presidents' Organization

50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/led companies in North America

2013

Canadian Progress Club "Women of Excellence Award

2014

Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia:

"2014 Vision Award" for Partners in Our Vision

Metro Halifax Business Awards:

2005 Small Business of the Year – Gold Award2006:

"2006 Finalist- Maritime Business Ethics Awards" presented by the Better Business Bureau of the Maritime Provinces Inc.

"Live at 5" & CTV" January 16, 2009

Maritimer of the Week for Outstanding Contribution to our Maritime Community

Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia:

"2010 Vision Award" for Outstanding Achievement

Know Halifax

Halifax Public Gardens
Posted July 8th, 2016
 
The Halifax Public Gardens are a 16-acre oasis in the heart of downtown Halifax.  Read More

Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
Posted June 9th, 2016
 
Step back in time with the 78th Highlanders and the 3rd Brigade Royal Artillery to learn what it was like for the soldiers and their families to live and work in this historic fort.  Read More

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Posted June 9th, 2016
 
The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic is the oldest and largest Maritime Museum in Canada.  Read More

Atlantic Playland
Posted June 9th, 2016
 
Atlantic Playland is fun for everyone in the family, and admission and parking is always free.  Read More

Nocture : Art at Night
Posted October 15th, 2015
 
Nocture is a fall festival that brings art and energy to the streets of Halifax and Dartmouth between 6 pm and midnight. The free annual event showcases and celebrates the visual arts scene in Halifax and Dartmouth.  Read More