March is a great month to visit Halifax because the city comes alive as the icy blanket of winter starts to lift and offers a wide range of exciting activities and events. Whether you’re a lover of nature, history, or culture, Halifax in March has a special combination of activities to suit your interests. This is your go-to guide to fully enjoying this magical season in one of Canada’s most cherished cities.
Explore local flavours at a neighbourhood food festival
This March, there will be a specialized food festival where you may sample local cuisine.
You won’t want to miss Sackville Sandwich Week, which runs from March 2–9, when 15 participating Sackville businesses will be offering you mouthwatering sandwich options.
Try a delicious dish during Oodles of Noodles if noodles are more to your taste. Savor specialty noodle dishes, including rigatoni, ramen, and more, along Quinpool Road from March 6–10. There’s no better reason to take the family out to eat than the abundance of kid-friendly alternative noodle meals available.
Shop all things local at a pop-up market
Many exceptionally gifted craftspeople of various kinds call Halifax home. This month, there will be a themed pop-up market for you to check out, whether you want to shop for holiday supplies or just peruse a wide variety of specialty stuff.
- Easter Maker’s Market | March 10 | Spryfield Lions Rink
- South End Vintage and Crafter Market 9.1 | March 16 | Halifax Forum
- The Easter Market in Fisherman’s Cove | March 23 | Fisherman’s Cove Heritage Museum
- Bunny Hop Market | March 24 | Halifax Brewery Market
Get festive at the Halifax St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Haul out the green beer, Irish trad, and lucky charms; Halifax knows how to throw a mean ceilidh! St. Patrick’s Day is almost approaching. The annual Halifax St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place on March 10 and starts at Pier 20. It proceeds up Lower Water Street, passes through Irishtown, and ends at Historic Properties. On March 17, many bars will open bright and early.
The Halifax St. Patrick’s Day Parade is an activity the whole family will enjoy together, even though many of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are more appropriate for adults.
Take March Break to the next level
Looking to organize a fun March Break activity that the whole family will enjoy?
With Downtown Halifax’s March Break Bucket List, which offers 25 ideas to make the most of your week with the family, you can get out and experience the city, from kid-approved staycations to special family tours.
More activities and events for the whole family at https://discoverhalifaxns.com/local-tips/10-things-to-do-in-halifax-this-march-2/
Reference and photo credits to: https://discoverhalifaxns.com/
