

2nd Annual
Thank you to everyone who entered the
2nd Annual Great Show us Your City photo contest.
Congratulations to our 2009 winners featured below.
First Prize

At the Public Gardens on Spring Garden Road, it is possible to find a bit of relaxation in a busy city. Urban life does not have to be all hustle and bustle.
- Laura Dorman
2nd Prize

In my first spring at Halifax, I was greeted by the most beautiful tulips that seemed to be very welcoming, just like the city and the community. The Public Gardens is truly a gem in the city of Halifax. Awesome!
- Beatrix Reyes
3rd Prize

Sunset over Halifax
- Dennis Fowler
Are you an aspiring photographer with a unique perspective on the beauty of our city? Have great digital photos of the Capital District you want to share? Enter your photos now and win fantastic prizes!
This contest is targeting four areas of the Capital District -
Downtown Dartmouth, Downtown Halifax, Quinpool Road
and Spring Garden Area. Capital District is Nova Scotia’s
centre of business, government, events and attractions so
there’s plenty to capture.
What we are looking for:
Enter up to two (2) photos per district area, for a maximum of eight (8) photos in total, representing any of the following categories:
- Architecture
- Streetscape
- Landscape/scenery
- Public art
- Public events/outdoor activities
- Urban life
What you could WIN!!
Click on photo below for prize details |

1st Prize |

2nd Prize |

3rd Prize
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April 30, 2009.
The Capital District is the place to be!
1ST PRIZE: $800 (retail value)
- Nikon D60 Digital Camera
10.2 megapixels, 2.5” LCD display, Active D-Lighting, continuous shooting at 3 frames per second, 3D Colour Matrix Metering II, Quick Retouch option
- Lowepro Nova 2 camera bag
- Coupon for 24 Free 4x6 or 5x7 Prints
2nd PRIZE: $600 (retail value)
- Canon PowerShot G10 Digital Camera
14.7 megapixels, 28mm wide-angle lens, DIGIC 4 image processor for improved face and motion detection, 5x optical zoom, 3” LCD display
- Optex Classic Camera Pouch
- Coupon for 24 Free 4x6 or 5x7 Prints
3rd Prize: $350 (retail value)
- Olympus Stylus 850SW Digital Camera
8.0 megapixels, 2.5” LCD, 3x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom, waterproof at 10 feet, freezeproof at -10ºC, ideal for outdoor use, certified Olympus eco-product
- Coupon for 24 Free 4x6 or 5x7
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2008 Winners
1st place
Julie Marshall

Children playing in the water fountain at Bishops Landing |
2nd place
Hugh Reynolds

Reflection of Public Gardens |
3rd place
Lisa Surette

Dartmouth waterfront at night with storm rolling in |
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