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Discover Queen's Marque

A new waterfront neighbourhood in the absolute centre of downtown Halifax. With a nod to stories and traditions of Nova Scotia’s past, Queen’s Marque is a contemporary destination for dining, shopping and connecting.

Eat, Drink & Shop

Sample seafood right from the ocean, explore Nova Scotia’s natural terroir, sip cocktails refreshed by the salt air or browse local speciality shops in the heart of Halifax’s burgeoning culinary and retail scene.

Activities & Events

From festivals celebrating Nova Scotia’s food and culture to intimate concerts and art installations, Queen’s Marque is a destination for gathering, enjoyment and connection.

Experience Tidal Beacon

‘Tidal Beacon’, a dramatic 60-foot art installation, towers at the harbour’s edge at the top of Rise Again. Its appearance changes with the tides — meaning each visit offers a new experience.

‘Tidal Beacon’ responds to tides, weather and the surrounding environment. Light rises and falls within the structure, culminating in a 12-minute event at high and low tides.

The event consists of the ‘Lunar Crest,’ an eight-minute crescendo of shimmering lights bookended by a two-minute ‘Beacon Turn,’ which transforms the sculpture into a rotating light. Throughout the event, directional spotlights shine into the sky and across the harbour.

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Legacy

The Story of Who We Are Told Through Form and Place

Inspired by the enduring spirit, culture and character of Nova Scotia and its people, Queen’s Marque delivers a distinct sense of place reflected in the architecture, materiality and art.

Art

Art at Every Turn

Gaze up at “The Siren’s Calling”, an original commissioned work by acclaimed sculptor John Greer featuring four dramatic figures from Greek mythology, each facing a cardinal direction. Experience the transformative nature of “Tidal Beacon”, an iconic 40-foot art installation rising high above the Halifax harbour or “Sail” by Edoardo Tresoldi, a 21-foot-high sculptural piece illuminating the very edge of the boardwalk.

Queen’s Marque showcases a significant collection of public art featuring the work of celebrated local and international artists. Each piece contributes to the story of place.

Architecture

Born of this Place Design

From local sandstone to marine-inspired forms jutting dramatically out over the ocean, Queen’s Marque is an example of ‘Born of this Place’ design – designed with materials, stories, symbols and references that honour Nova Scotia craftsmanship and maritime history. The result is a destination that is so shaped by our region, it could simply not exist anywhere else.