Recognition

At Build Nova Scotia, our goal is to get you as close as you can possibly get to the unforgettable beauty, captivating experiences and unparalleled opportunities where land meets sea.

Through our projects and partnerships, we have received a number of awards and recognitions including Tall Ships Nova Scotia. We proudly share these with the many partners, visitors and communities we have worked with over the past three decades.

These include:

Build Nova Scotia

2024

2023

2022

2021

  • Town of Lunenburg Heritage Recognition Award for the Big Boat Shed Project
  • The Coast Best of Halifax – Best Place for a First Date, Gold: Halifax Waterfront
  • The Coast Best of Halifax – Best Public Space, Gold: Halifax Waterfront

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2012

TALL SHIPS NOVA SCOTIA

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News

Six QEII nurses bringing clinical expertise to the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project

May 12, 2025—At the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project (HIEP), it’s not just engineers and architects shaping the future of healthcare—it’…

May 12, 2025—At the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project (HIEP), it’s not just engineers and architects shaping the future of healthcare—it’s nurses too. Six dedicated nursing professionals, who once spent their…

Business Development Opportunity – Foundation Place, Halifax Waterfront

May 9, 2025—Halifax, Nova Scotia: Build Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a new Business Development Opportunity (BDO) at Foundation Place on the Hal…

May 9, 2025—Halifax, Nova Scotia: Build Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a new Business Development Opportunity (BDO) at Foundation Place on the Halifax Waterfront. Located at 1549 Lower Water Street, the first-floor spa…

Safety + Harm Prevention Program is back at Peggy’s Cove

April 30, 2025—Ongoing Safety Support at Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations. With its rugged coastline, powerf…

April 30, 2025—Ongoing Safety Support at Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations. With its rugged coastline, powerful surf, and high visitor traffic, safety remains a top priority for Bui…

A New Season at Salt Yard: Meet the Vendors Bringing Food, Fun, and Culture to Halifax Waterfront

April 2, 2025—A new season at Salt Yard means fresh faces, returning favourites, and another summer of incredible food, shopping, and experiences on t…

April 2, 2025—A new season at Salt Yard means fresh faces, returning favourites, and another summer of incredible food, shopping, and experiences on the Halifax Waterfront! Whether you’re craving delicious eats, look…

Williams Lake Dam Replacement

Williams Lake is a popular spot for fishing and swimming and a valuable wildlife habitat. With parts of the rock and concrete dam dating back to the 1…

Williams Lake is a popular spot for fishing and swimming and a valuable wildlife habitat. With parts of the rock and concrete dam dating back to the 1700s, it is in poor condition and presents a safety issue. Repair work w…

Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre Achieves LEED Gold Certification

August 22, 2024 – The Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre in Nova Scotia has recently achieved LEED Gold certification under the LEEDv4 Heal…

August 22, 2024 – The Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre in Nova Scotia has recently achieved LEED Gold certification under the LEEDv4 Healthcare rating system!  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or…

Bedford Waterfront Marina Pilot Project

Anticipated to run until mid-November (depending on Mother Nature), Build Nova Scotia has launched a pilot project to gauge interest in the possibilit…

Anticipated to run until mid-November (depending on Mother Nature), Build Nova Scotia has launched a pilot project to gauge interest in the possibility of a marina on the Bedford Waterfront. Located at the end of Convoy Qu…

Historic Investment in Cellular Infrastructure to Enhance Safety, Connectivity

July 31, 2024 – Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the Province’s largest ever in…

July 31, 2024 – Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the Province’s largest ever investment in cellular infrastructure, which will enhance existing infrast…

Evergreen Market Vendor Opportunity

Apply to be a vendor at the 2024 Evergreen Festival vendor market!…

Apply to be a vendor at the 2024 Evergreen Festival vendor market!

Newly Constructed Helipad Reopens at Cape Breton Regional Hospital

The newly constructed helipad has opened at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

The newly constructed helipad has opened at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia.