Beach Closure Information:
Beaches, Lakes, Outdoor Pools & Beach Closures
Find out the latest news about your favourite summer places!

Events, Activities & Attractions

• Festivals & Events - The full list of festivals and events happening this summer, and all throughout the year!
  
• Recreation - HRM's Recreation Department with a catalogue of activities.
  
• Tours, Guides & Charters - Whether you are exploring the Halifax Regional Municipality by foot, air, car or boat, there are plenty of varieties for tours, guides and charters throughout the region.
  
• Beaches, Lakes & Outdoor Pools - HRM has a variety of beaches, lakes and outdoor pools, many of which are supervised.
  
• Museums, Galleries & Historic Sites - A directory of historic, cultural , and artistic attractions.
  
• Free Concerts & Festivals - Information about Bedford Days, Canada Day, Natal Day, and more!
  
• HRM Web Cameras - Check out these links to various live views around Halifax Regional Municipality.
  
• Recreation - Bookings & Rentals - Are you looking to book an All Weather Field, Arena, Ball Diamond, Pool, Sport Field or Wedding? Find out what you need to know here!
  
  

Trails, Parks & Gardens

• Public Gardens - Downtown Halifax, open daily from 8 AM to Dusk.
  
• Point Pleasant Park - The largest forested park on the Halifax peninsula. (Non-HRM Website)
  
• Trails, Parks & Wilderness - Find out about the countless trails that criss-cross the HRM.
  
• Prohibited Activities in HRM Parks - Information outlining activities and behaviours that are not permitted in public green areas.
  
  
  

Getting Around

• Visitor's Guide to Metro Transit - Public Transportation in the HRM.
  
• Metro Transit Schedules - Schedules & Route Maps.
  
• HRM Ferries - Dartmouth-Halifax Harbour Ferries.
  
• FRED - Free transit rides everywhere in the downtown area.
  
  

For Residents

• Storm Water & Your Health - Water Safety Information.
  
• Pesticide By-Law - Regulating the use of pesticides on residential and municipal properties.
  
• Green Cart Collection & Green Cart Tips - Recycling Guidelines.
• Grass Maintenance

Pothole Information

• Report a Pothole - Submit an online service report.
• Pothole Information - Find out everything there is to know about the types and causes of potholes.
  
• Pothole FAQ'S
• Asphalt Distortion Guide
  

Safety & Emergency Services
For Emergencies: Call 911

• Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) - Service Information
• Emergency Measures - Tips on Being Prepared (PDF)
  
• Halifax Regional Police Services
• Halifax Regional Municipality Fire Services
  
  
• Bicycle Safety
• Motorcycle Safety
• Burning Regulations - HRM Fire By-laws
• Storm Water & Your Health - Water Safety Information
  
  

Service Disruptions
(HRM & Non-HRM Websites)

• Metro Transit Disruptions - Transit Service Disruptions
• Construction Hot Spots Within HRM
• Halifax International Airport - Flight Status Reports
• Nova Scotia Power - Power Outage Information
  
  

Province of Nova Scotia
(Non-HRM Websites)

• Tourism - Halifax Region
• The Best of Halifax Metro
  
  

Local Weather
(Non-HRM Websites)

• Environment Canada - Nova Scotia Weather Warnings
• Conditions at Halifax Stanfield International Airport
• The Weather Network - Halifax, Nova Scotia