Event Request | Build Nova Scotia

Interested in hosting your event or community walk/run on the waterfront?

We welcome and host 60+ community groups and organizations annually to the waterfront that contribute to the vibrancy and energy we all enjoy at the waters edge. Our Community Use of Space program online submission form is below. Please complete all relevant sections and our team will review your request and be in touch within 10 business days. Please note that insurance, permits and on site meetings may be required if the request is approved. If you have any additional information to share with our team, not captured here, please email BuildNS.Events@novascotia.ca.

For a map of event spaces on the Halifax waterfront, visit:

General Halifax Waterfront Event Space Map

Busking on the Waterfront:
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Event Request Form

Name of event.*
Type of event.*
Location of event.*
Name of applicant.*
First Last
Company/Organization name.*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Please tell us about your organization.*
Preferred phone number.*
Email*
Preferred method of communication.*
Event/Organization website.*
Event/Organization social media addresses.*
What are the dates of the proposed event?*
Event set up start time.*

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
Event start time.*

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
Event end time.*

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
Event tear down end time.*

: Hours

Minutes

AM/PM
What is the proposed location, including footprint?*
What is the theme/purpose of your event?*
Have you held similar events before?*
- Yes
- No
Will there be an entrance fee or other entrance requirements?*
Do you propose to sell anything or offer retail concessions?*
What is the expected number of attendees?*
Anything else you would like to add?

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