Halifax Convention Centre expected to generate $90M this year: report

The Halifax Convention Centre, in Halifax, N.S., is pictured. (CTV Atlantic / Serena Rodgers)

The Halifax Convention Centre is expected to generate $90 million in economic impact and attract nearly 100,000 people this fiscal year, according to a report from Events East Group.

The report, submitted to Halifax Council ahead of their Tuesday meeting, says the group plans to host 175 events (50 of which will be national or international) with 95,000 attendees at the convention centre in 2026-2027. Council will vote to approve this plan at their meeting.

Since the convention centre opened in 2018, it has hosted more than 1,200 events and generated $400 million in local economic impact.

Events East manages the convention centre along with the Scotiabank Centre and Ticket Atlantic.

“This year marks a significant transition for our organization as we embark on our new long-term strategic plan, and focus on growing impact through the events we attract and host,” a letter from Suzanne Fougere, CEO and president of Events East, reads. “One of the biggest opportunities we have is to attract events year-round and continue to grow the number of national and international events choosing Halifax and Nova Scotia, in a way that enables our whole ecosystem and tourism industry to benefit.”

Events East notes it is launching a new five-year strategic plan that aims to reach $730 million of total economic impact between the convention centre and Scotiabank Centre.

As part of its 2026-2027 plan, Events East says it will require a $2.4-million contribution from the Halifax Regional Municipality and the provincial government.

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