After last year’s exciting combined event with the Gathering of the Clans and the Tall Ships visit, the executive of Pugwash HarbourFest is looking forward to 2018.  Dates are already set – the weekend of August 11-12th. Planned activities include many old favourites: Soapbox Derby, the Recycled Regatta (cardboard boat race), 5K race, bathtub boat races, beach volleyball, Got Bobbled, the lobster trap maze and much more.

Sustainable Oceans The Sustainable Oceans Conference is an annual student-run conference led by the Master of Marine Management students of the Marine Affairs Program (MAP) at Dalhousie University. It is the only student-led conference of its kind in Atlantic Canada, and has been running continually for the past 6 years. The conference aims to explore multi-disciplinary approaches for creating healthy oceans and a sustainable future.  While the overarching message remains the same, each incoming class introduces new perspectives, themes, keynote…

Newfoundland and Labrador is regarded by many as Canada’s aquaculture’s growth centre. The world is watching our progress. Join us in September for informative sessions on aquaculture and its potential in our province. Learn about the latest aquaculture trends, opportunities, innovations and research from national and international experts. Rooms are now available under the NAIA block of rooms at the rate of $199.00 per night plus applicable taxes until September 5th. Log in here to Reserve your room at the Delta. Cold…

Save the date! The 4th annual Halifax Oyster Festival is set for Sept. 28-29, 2018. One of late summer’s marquee events on the Halifax waterfront, the Halifax Oyster Festival showcases the Maritimes’ best oysters, craft brew, spirits and wine. Our 2017 event saw 18 oyster farmers from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I. and Normandy, France converge to offer an all-you-can sample raw bar that saw 57,000 oysters enjoyed over three tasting sessions. Between the excitement of the Nova Scotia Oyster…