African Heritage Month, Canada’s last surviving naval corvette, the Halifax Music Co-op, and a world and Olympic class snowboarder are among the topics to be featured in the upcoming Evenings @ Government House public event series hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. "It is my honour and privilege to host the Winter 2016 Evenings at Government House series, where the public will have the opportunity to learn about the interesting history and immense talent that exists in Nova Scotia,” said Lt-Gov. J.J. Grant. “Mrs. Grant and I invite the public to join us...

His Honour Brigadier-General The Honourable J.J. Grant, CMM, ONS, CD (Ret'd), Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and Her Honour Mrs. Joan Grant are pleased to invite the public to Government House for the annual New Year's Day Levee. Everyone is welcome. Date: Friday, January 1, 2016 Time: 11:00am-12:30pm Location: Government House, 1451 Barrington Street, Halifax...

On November 10th at 7pm, Professor Leslie Oliver will provide a fascinating talk on an important aspect of Nova Scotia’s role in the First World War as part of the ongoing commemorations of the Great War at Government House. In 1916, Canada was struggling to maintain a full fighting force in Europe while, at home, many young Black men were struggling to find a way to participate in that effort along with their fellow Canadians. Our Canadian military was trying hard to deal with the racial attitudes of the times in a way that could enlist the willing Black men as part of the war effort...

Saturday, October 17 from 6pm to midnight, come visit Government House and experience Art in the Dark, sculptures by Luigi Costanzo, in partnership with the CNIB. No registration is necessary to attend this event. Visit the Nocturne website