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