Thanksgiving is almost here, Halifax! Whether you’re spending the holiday with family or celebrating away from home, there are plenty of ways to make it special. From Thanksgiving dinner without the cooking and seasonal treats to fall foliage, pumpkin picking, and a scenic cruise, here are a few ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in and around Halifax this year.
Order-In Thanksgiving Dinner
📅 Order before October 7 |📍Scanway Catering
Enjoy a classic Thanksgiving meal without the hassle, let Scanway Catering do the cooking with both individual and family portions available.
Halifax Sunset Cruise
📅 October 12 - 4:45pm - 6:15pm |📍Tall Ship Silva
Bring the family together and wrap up your Thanksgiving Day with a scenic cruise around Halifax Harbour aboard the Tall Ship Silva.
Dine-In Thanksgiving Dinner
📅 October 11-12 |📍Seaport Social
Celebrate Thanksgiving gathered around the table at Seaport Social, enjoying a traditional turkey dinner in a warm, welcoming atmosphere, without having to worry about the cooking or clean-up.
Pumpkin Picking
📅 October 12 - 11am-4:30pm |📍River Breeze Farm - Truro, NS
Make pumpkin picking part of your Thanksgiving weekend with a trip to River Breeze Farm. Explore the farm, enjoy the fall atmosphere, and find the perfect pumpkin to bring home.
Thanksgiving Inspired Treats
📅 Available Oct 1 - Nov 1 |📍Craigs Cookies
Bring a fresh batch of delicious Thanksgiving-inspired cookies to enjoy after dinner, with flavours like pumpkin pie, oatmeal chocolate chip, apple crisp, and more.
Fall Foliage Stroll
📅 October 12 |📍Halifax Public Gardens, Point Pleasant Park, Sir Sandford Fleming Park
Take a Thanksgiving stroll along one of the many beautiful trails surrounded by colourful fall foliage.
Scenic Drive to Peggy's Cove
📅 October 12 |📍Halifax to Peggy's Cove
Take a Thanksgiving drive out to Peggy’s Cove and enjoy the coastal scenery and colourful fall foliage along the way. Whether you leave the car behind and take the bus with Ambassatours Gray Line or make the drive yourself, it’s a great way to spend part of your Thanksgiving Day.
However you choose to spend Thanksgiving, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday in Halifax. Gather around the table for a great meal, get outside and enjoy the fall colours, start a new tradition, or simply spend some quality time with the people you care about. Happy Thanksgiving, Halifax!
