50+ Adventure Cruise Contest

50 & over? Looking for the adventure of a lifetime? Destination Halifax and CTV invite you to enter to win a 16-night cruise package for you and a guest to Atlantic Canada. The lucky winner will be flown to Iceland and embark on a transatlantic voyage with stops in Newfoundland & Labrador and Prince Edward Island before reaching the marquee port of call in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Watch CTV’s Live at 5 for the word of the day and enter to win!

Il Divo: One Night in Halifax

Famed classical crossover quartet Il Divo is stopping in Halifax on their 2012 World Tour, and you could be there! The “Il Divo: One Night in Halifax” contest winner will receive a pair of concert tickets, a one night stay at the Delta Halifax and dinner for two at the Harbour City Bar & Grill. TO ENTER: Click "Read More" and you'll be directed to the contest entry form on our Facebook page (don’t forget to “Like” us!) Simply enter your details up to once daily and you'll be eligible to win! THE DETAILS: Contest runs from 12:01 p.m. on May 9, 2012 to 11:59 a.m. May 16, 2012 and is open to Maritime residents. The winner will be mentioned on our Facebook page on May 18th. Follow @hfxnovascotia and search #HalifaxContest to join the conversation on Twitter. This contest is now closed.

Pitbull VIP Contest

International recording artist Pitbull is coming to Halifax, and Destination Halifax wants to treat you to a VIP experience. You could win two backstage passes to meet Pitbull plus two concert tickets to his performance at the Halifax Metro Centre on April 4, 2012. TO ENTER: Head over to our Facebook page, click the Pitbull image near the top and simply fill out the entry form to win! THE DETAILS: Contest runs from 9:01 a.m. on March 26, 2012 to 11:59 a.m. March 30, 2012. We’ll draw and contact a winner on the afternoon of March 30th. The winner will be mentioned on our Facebook page on April 2nd. Must be 18+ to enter. Follow @hfxnovascotia and search #HalifaxContest to join the conversation on Twitter. This contest is now closed.

Gord Bamford

Hey country music fans, have we got a treat for you! Destination Halifax has teamed up with Sony Music Canada to offer a special VIP experience with rising country music star Gord Bamford. Three lucky winners will receive two concert tickets and Backstage Passes to the Is It Friday Yet VIP Lounge where you’ll mix and mingle with the artist himself on Friday, March 16th. Gord Bamford’s newly released “Is It Friday Yet?” is his fifth studio album and this live performance in Dartmouth, NS is sure to be a fun and memorable way to start your weekend. For tour details, visit http://www.gordbamford.com/Tour/tabid/78/Default.aspx TO ENTER: Send a Tweet containing our Entertainment & Music video link (http://www.destinationhalifax.com/entertainment) and #HalifaxContest to @hfxnovascotia - be sure to follow us on Twitter so that we can notify you if you win! THE DETAILS: Contest runs from 9:00 a.m. on March 13th to 9:00 p.m. on March 14th. We’ll draw 3 winners at random and announce via Twitter at 9:00 a.m. on March 15th – respond by noon and the tix are yours! Search #HalifaxContest to follow along. Must be 19+ to enter. This contest is now closed.

March Break Movie Contest

Are you a budding filmmaker wanting to practice your craft? Got big plans for your March break in Halifax this year? Film your idea of an awesome Halifax March Break “Staycation” and you could win the chance to show your short film on the big screen at the ViewFinders: International Film Festival for Youth, April 15-21, 2012! And that’s not all – your sweet prize package includes tickets to the Youth Filmmaking Day screening, limo ride courtesy of A World Class Limo, a one-night stay + continental breakfast at the Radisson Suites Hotel, meal voucher for Murphy’s Cable Wharf Restaurant and gift basket from Sweet Jane’s. This contest is open to youth, aged 18 and under. Films must be one minute or less in length – enter as many films as you like. Film entries will be featured on our Movie Contest Facebook tab and finalists will be showcased on Destination Halifax’s YouTube channel. Our contest closes March 23rd, so click ‘Read More’ and head over to our Facebook page to get started! This contest is now closed.

Savour Winter in Halifax Contest

Destination Halifax wants you to experience a fine-food adventure – enter the Savour Winter in Halifax Contest and see why foodies love Halifax in February. You could be the lucky winner of a Halifax Prize Package for Two! Simply click the “Read More” button below and then click the contest tab on the left side of our Facebook page to enter. Contest closes February 15, 2012. This contest is now closed.

Experience the Best of Halifax Contest

Destination Halifax is thrilled to announce The Best of Halifax Contest! From culinary & wine to entertainment & music to outdoor activity to arts & culture, Halifax is a diverse destination with an abundance of things to see and do – something for everyone! We want YOU to experience the best our region has to offer with this fantastic prize package. This contest is now closed.

Halifax Staycations Contest

In Halifax, Nova Scotia, you already have everything you need in a vacation destination – fresh seafood, historic attractions, shopping, outdoor adventures and non-stop festivals, events and entertainment. What would you do on a Halifax staycation? Enter your ideas to win prizes. This contest is now closed.

A Perfect Day in Halifax Photo Contest

The grand prize winner of the 2010/2011 Perfect Day in Halifax Photo Contest, which ended in April 2011, is Karen Gillis of Texas, who won a customized Halifax vacation worth $3000. This contest is now closed.