Democracy 250
Various Venues
Halifax - Halifax Metro
May 1 - October 31
2008 celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of parliamentary democracy in Canada; a proud first for Nova Scotia!
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Mi'kmaq Encampment
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Maitland Bridge - Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley
July 1 - August 31
Survival for the early people depended on respecting Mother Earth. See how the ancient Mi'kmaq took care of their environment.
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New Scotland Days
Various Venues
Pictou - Northumberland Shore
July 10 - September 15
The Festival begins on the anniversary of the departure of the Hector from Scotland on July 10th, and concludes in celebration of its arrival in Pictou on September 15th.
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Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival
Various Venues - Province-wide
August 15-30
Visitors will enjoy a variety of events sharing the wild blueberry theme.
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River Bourgeois 30th Annual Festival
Various Venues
River Bourgeois - Cape Breton
August 23-31
This 30th Annual Festival has nine days of funfilled events, childrens activities, ball tournaments,parade, canoe races, car rally, breakfast, barbecue, potluck suppers, variety concert, dance, pageants, auction, trivia challanges, comedy night and much more
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The Famous Budweiser Clydesdales
Exhibition Park
Halifax - Halifax Metro
August 26-31
Don't miss the opportunity to see the magnificent Budweiser Clydesdale eight-horse hitch!
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Atlantic Fringe Festival
Various Venues
Halifax - Halifax Metro
August 28 - September 7
Theatre that goes for the edges, presses the form, takes risks, is offbeat and fresh.
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