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Beltane arrives in Nova Scotia.

This spring, we gather to celebrate the deep Gaelic roots that shape Nova Scotia, drawing a line across the Atlantic to Ireland and Scotland through food, drink and music.

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Ticketing is handled through official partner platforms. Licensed event experiences may be 19+. Please drink responsibly.

wine_bar Fire. Music. Uisge beatha. This is not just an event. It is a celebration of a living culture and a commitment to preserving it.
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The First Pour • Friday, May 15, 2026

A Celebration of Gaelic Roots

Move between rooms that evoke our shared coastal culture, then continue into the Beltane ticket checkout on the events page.

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Signature Festival Highlight

Gusto Festival, Italian regional tastings, and bookable Halifax experiences.

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Gusto Festival brings Italy's regions into one Halifax festival program

Expect guided tastings, aperitivo-sized bites, curated wines, and immersive guest experiences built around regional discovery.

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Current featured events include A Passport to Italy, Taste Liguria & Sicily, and Grand Wine Tastings

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Official Festival Partner

Halifax International Wine Festival

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HFX Wine Fest brings wine lovers together for one signature Halifax festival day

Expect 250 premium wines from near and far, complimentary curated bites, and a lively grand tasting experience designed for discovery.

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Current highlights include Grand Tasting sessions, VIP entry options, and onsite wine retail by Harvest

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Taste Beyond the Familiar

Grand tasting sessions with premium wines, curated bites, and a vibrant festival atmosphere at the Halifax Convention Centre.

Stories from the Vine

Restaurant notes, wine writing, and recommendations from the Eat Drink Halifax journal.

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Chills the Rules and the Red Wine
August 5, 2025 Mark DeWolf

Chills the Rules and the Red Wine

Have we finally turned the corner and entered summer? Let’s hope June’s gloom is behind us and barbecue season upon us. For me, half of the pleasure of a great barbecue is the drinks. While I have focused my first articles for The Coast on food and restaurants, my true expertise is the liquid on the table. While rosés and whites often steal the warm-weather spotlight, I am going to make a case (pun intended) for red. Yes, red wine in summer. Not the brooding, oak-laden kind meant for fireplaces
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August 5, 2025

Casa di Stefano: A Slice of Suburban Passion

Driving into a busy strip mall on Cobequid Road in Sackville at six o’clock on a Wednesday, I admit I was puzzled. Why was the parking lot full? The answer became clear as soon as I stepped through the doors of Casa di Stefano—the space was buzzing. Couples leaned in over glasses of wine, families laughed around pizza-laden tables, and groups of friends lingered in animated conversation. There’s an energy here that feels rare for suburban dining, and much of it radiates from the heart of the res

Mystique of Mystic
August 5, 2025

Mystique of Mystic

Long before Mystic opened beneath the Rise Again Stairs in Queen's Marque, the Halifax hospitality community was already speculating about its ambition, detail, and place on the waterfront dining map.

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Benjamin Bridge L'Acadie Vineyards Lightfoot & Wolfville Beausoleil Farmstead Craft Distillers of Nova Scotia The Post Office Afishionado Harvest Bishop's Cellar NSLC RCR Hospitality Apria Sapori Espresso 46 VinoMare DeWolf Food and Wine Experiences Halifax International Wine Festival Benjamin Bridge L'Acadie Vineyards Lightfoot & Wolfville Beausoleil Farmstead Craft Distillers of Nova Scotia The Post Office Afishionado Harvest Bishop's Cellar NSLC RCR Hospitality Apria Sapori Espresso 46 VinoMare DeWolf Food and Wine Experiences Halifax International Wine Festival