Ocean Week Halifax

Registering your event on Ocean Week Canada is one of the most effective ways to boost your impact! Join a massive, coordinated wave of action from coast to coast to coast 🌊 🔗Register today! Link in bio @oceanweek_canada @hfxnoise @halifaxevents.ca @halifaxevents.ca @livinginhalifax #oceanweekcanada #oceanweekhalifax #bluemind #oceanplayground #mywaterfrontns

🌊 Mark your calendars! Ocean Week Halifax is back from May 30th to June 8th, 2026 We’re celebrating our connection to and appreciation for the Ocean, with a lineup of events that are as vast as the Atlantic itself. What to expect: ⚓️ Interactive workshops 🐋 Expert-led ocean talks 🎨 Community art & local maritime maker showcases 🎬Film Screenings 🐚Networking events to connect with other ocean minded folks 🛶 On-the-water adventures for all ages All Leading up to our flagship event on the Halifax Waterfront: 🌊 World Ocean Day Festival on June 7th Stay tuned for the full schedule of events dropping soon. Let’s make some waves! 📅 WHEN: May 30 – June 8, 2026 📍 WHERE: All across HRM 🔗 LINK IN BIO for more information #SaveTheDate #HalifaxEvents #OceanPlayground #BlueMind #MyWaterfrontNS @oceanweek_canada @hfxnoise @halifaxevents.ca

🌊 Our Biggest Event of the Year is coming up on June 7th! Join us on June 7th for our annual Ocean Celebration, the flagship event of Ocean Week Halifax (May 30–June 8). We are taking over the waterfront for a day dedicated to the blue planet we call home! This is a free, family-friendly festival for all ages. We’ve gathered the city’s top ocean experts and organizations to bring the sea to the shore. 🌊 Explore: Interactive booths and hands-on exhibits from our ocean partners. 🧜🏽‍♀️ Play: Dive into ocean-themed crafts, games, and activities. 🌎 Discover: Walk across the massive “Ocean, Freshwater, and Us” giant floor map of Canada. Whether you’re a lifelong ocean lover or just curious about what’s beneath the waves, come connect with our ocean community and learn how we can all live for a better ocean! Stay tuned for more information as we roll out our ocean partners and schedule of events. @worldoceanday @oceanweek_canada @hfxnoise @halifaxevents.ca #mywaterfrontns #oceanweek #worldoceanday #bluemind #oceanplayground

Celebrate Creativity and the Ocean 🌊 Join us at the Ocean Week Halifax Art Exhibition, showcasing artists and their ocean-inspired work. Event Details: June 1, 2026 (Monday) Downtown Halifax Business Commission 1546 Barrington St, Halifax, NS 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM & 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Free admission! We would also like to thank Downtown Halifax Business Commission for generously providing the space and helping make this exhibition possible. See something you love? Selected artworks will also be available for purchase — take a piece of the ocean home with you. 🌊 @downtownhalifax Featured artists in the poster: @cheryldavidsondesign @Colour.pop.art @matt.the.painter @kathrinecreates @adrianejacquardart @oceanweek_canada #artfortheocean #ocean #bluemind #oceanweek

Oceans & You! Friday, June 5 @ns_mma 9:30 am - 3 pm FREE community day celebrating World Oceans Day! X-Oceans Outreach, St. Francis Xavier University, will be here to celebrate #Oceans&You2026 @stfxbiology X-Oceans Outreach is a mobile education program that provides hands-on activities to promote ocean literacy in rural communities across Nova Scotia. Our goal is to enhance understanding of marine biodiversity, preservation and ocean stewardship, and to grades K-12 through STEM and experiential learning offered in both English and French. More information about their program: https://www.stfx.ca/department/biology/x-oceans-outreach @oceanweekhalifax @oceanweek_canada

Kickoff Ocean Week at Africville: Community Event and Shoreline Cleanup! Dive into the start of Ocean Week Halifax with a day of community, conservation, and hands-on discovery! We are gathering at the historic Africville shores to celebrate our connection to the coast and take action for a healthier harbour. Whether you’re looking to get your hands dirty for the environment or want to explore the microscopic world beneath the waves, there is something for every ocean lover. Event Details: * Date: Saturday, May 30th * Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Meet at 10am for Dive Briefing) * Location: Africville Museum and Marina Planned Activities: * Shoreline Cleanup & Dive Against Debris: Help us protect our local waters! We’re hosting a massive cleanup effort on land and sub-surface. Divers will be heading into the marina for a debris recovery mission, while shoreline volunteers work to keep the coast pristine. Saturday May 30 Club dive @torpedorays * Critter Dipping & Micro-Exploration: Ever wonder what’s living in the harbour? Use our nets and microscopes to get a close-up look at the tiny but mighty creatures that call these waters home * Giant Ocean Floor Map: Walk across the country’s underwater landscape! This massive floor map allows you to explore the mountains, valleys, and hidden depths of Canada’s three oceans * Mermaid Dress-Up Station: Channel your inner sea spirit! Perfect for kids and the young at heart, stop by our station to transform into a mythical ocean dweller. With Alanna, PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer @alannacan * Community Booths: Visit with local partners to learn more about marine science and stewardship What to bring: Please wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. If you are participating in the shoreline cleanup, gloves and bags will be provided. If you plan to dive, bring your own gear!  Celebrate the beauty of the blue and help us kick off the week with a splash!

***Save the Date*** Sea Unseen, an immersive dance performance with plastics collected on Sable Island, returns to the Halifax Central Library on June 3rd! Meet the spectacular artistic collaborators who are bringing you Sea Unseen. We are brimming with excitement as we prepare to take this project back to the stage. Lisa Phinney-Langley (Choreographer/dancer) Meredith Kalaman (Choreographer) Susanne Chui (Choreographer) Sara Coffin (Dancer / Choreographic support) reg rose (Dancer) Sam Penner (Dancer) Sébastien Labelle (Dancer) Zoe Lucas (Sable Island Institute President and Researcher / collaborator) Jackson Fairfax-Perry (Sound Designer / Composer) Francine Dulong (Dramaturg / Collaborator) Dylan Hay (Sound Technician) Sea Unseen also carries the voices of diverse collaborators from earlier phases of creative research. Deep thanks to our past contributors, dance artists Sarah Prosper and Julie Robert, sound artists Lindsay Dawn Dobbin and Brian Riley, and Mi’kmaq consultants Hannah Martin and Anastasia Nevin. Sea Unseen is supported by the Sable Island Institute (@sable_institue ) Ocean Week Canada (@oceanweekhalifax / @oceanweek_canada ) and the Centre for Ocean Literacy (@centreforoceanliteracy ). Click the link in our bio to register for the free performance at the Halifax Central Library! Building Accessibility: Located at 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax Central Library is a fully accessible building, with accessible washrooms. The building includes universal washrooms, tactile warning surface indicators at stairways, Braille and tactile signage, and sensory design elements. The first floor connects to the South Plaza via a ramp, providing accessible access to the outdoor patio and performance space. #OceanWeekCanada2025 #SemainedelOcean2025 #Mocean #Seaunseen #SableIslandInstitute

let’s go paint by the ocean! 🌊🎨 we’re teaming up with @oceanweekhalifax for a wholesome evening at Point Pleasant Park here’s the plan: 💬 walk & talk with rotating convo prompts 🌊 ocean views + fresh air 🎨 mini canvas painting by the water (we got the supplies) 🤝 meet new people this one’s all about celebrating the ocean while connecting with people! ✨ FREE tickets - link in bio 📍 Point Pleasant Park 🕓 May 30 • 4 PM #halifax #novascotia #events #local @hfxnoise @gooddayatlantic

Ready to celebrate the ocean? This Ocean Week Halifax, we’re rolling out 10 days of ocean fun, conservation, and community. What’s a look into what’s happening: Coastal cleanups & citizen science 🧪 Hands-on workshops & expert talks 🎓 Ocean-inspired art & culture 🎨 On-the-water adventures 🛶 🔗See the full schedule, Link in Bio! The tide is still coming in, stay tuned for more events being added throughout the week. Let’s make waves! 💙 #oceanweekhalifax #Halifax #bluemind #HalifaxEvents #oceanplayground @oceanweek_canada @hfxnoise

Mermaid Meetup | Ocean Week Halifax Open to all Merfolk! Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to mermaiding, come down to the shore to splash, socialize, and celebrate the ocean. This is a beach based event, with the option to get in the water. Cost: Free! What to bring: Your own tail and gear, and things to enjoy a beach day New to mermaiding? If you don’t have a tail yet, come by anyway! I will have a couple of extra tails available for people to try on and experience the magic for themselves Want to swim? You are welcome to swim should you have the experience to get in the water and use your tail. I will be available for safety. Please note the water temperature will only be around 10 degrees Celcius, so it is your responsibility to stay warm and wear the proper exposure suits. Please register, so we know you’re coming. Link in Bio 🔗 This event is organized by Alanna Canaran, PADI Mermaid Instructor Trainer at Torpedo Rays Scuba. @oceanweek_canada #mermaid #mermaidvibes #bluemind #oceanplayground #halifaxnovascotia

Happy Mother’s Day to the one who sustains us all. 🌊 💙 From the oxygen in our lungs to the food on our tables, the ocean is our ultimate life support system. Today, we’re sending our love back to the blue. Thank you, Mother Ocean, for everything do for us! #MothersDay #MotherOcean @oceanweek_canada #oceanplayground #novascotia #bluemind @tourismnovascotia @hfxnoise @visitnovascotia @livinginhalifax

We’re a month away from World Oceans Day, recognized annually on June 8! This year, the theme is Strong Marine Protected Areas for Our Blue Planet. The Maritime Museum of the Atlantic has celebrated our oceans for many decades, with our annual, community, free admission event! We’re proud to announce that Oceans & You! will happening again this year on Friday, June 5! Everyone is welcome, and we especially encourage students, citizen scientists, academic and research groups, and curious museum visitors to come and participate! • 🌊˖°𓇼⋆🐋🐚 𓈒𓏸 ⚓︎Friday, June 5 ༄.°9:30 am – 3 pm 𓇼 Free admission 𓆞Demos, displays and hands-on activities with marine, environmental and ocean science organizations! 🐚Join us outdoors at the anchor yard, Boat School and Maritime Heritage District, and indoors in our Small Craft Gallery! Sea you soon, it’s going to be fintastic! #Oceans&You2026 #Maritime #Museum #Halifax #VisitNovaScotia