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 Presenting the latest news about the Halifax Defence Complex National Historic Sites

I Love Local (HFX) ‘OPEN CITY’ promotion

Parks Canada and the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site are thrilled to be a part of the I Love Local (HFX) ‘OPEN CITY’ promotion taking place May 12 & 13. HRM residents are invited to come and discover why the Halifax Citadel is not only an historic treasure; it offers one of the best views of Halifax! Originally built to protect a city, a culture and a way of life, the Halifax Citadel provides 19th century entertainment and family fun for all ages – check out the noon gun, it’s a blast from the past!

Pick up your ‘Parks Canada Ambassador Pass’ allowing FREE entry all summer long when you bring friends and relatives to visit the site. Halifax is a great city – it’s time to get out and explore it then tell all your friends and relatives to visit. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site is open May 7 – October 31.

Visit ilovelocalhfx.com for a list of events and deals.

LEGO® replica of the Old Town Clock at the Discovery Centre

Photo courtesy of the Discovery Centre

A giant LEGO® replica of the Halifax Town Clock has landed at the Discovery Centre! With the support of Lindsay Construction and Parks Canada, the Discovery Centre in Halifax has created its coolest new space – The Lindsay Building Centre – a new LEGO® building area filled with thousands of LEGO® bricks providing children and youth with a captivating place to build, create, learn and have fun.  The Town Clock is an historic landmark and is presented as part of the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the LEGO® Town Clock and enter the Parks Canada Trivia Contest to win a ‘Discover Halifax prize pack’ - draw date is June 29, 2012. The Discovery Centre is located at 1593 Barrington Street in downtown Halifax.

‘Discover Halifax’ Prize Pack includes:
• Parks Canada Discovery Family Pass – provides unlimited entry to Parks Canada sites for 12 months (Value $136.50)
• Parks Canada Promotional items (Value $25)
• Family Membership to the Discovery Centre – provides year-long admission, discounts on camp, birthday parties, Discovery Shop purchases, member-only events, DISCOVER newsletter and admission to 200+ science centres around the world. (Value $75.00)

Learn more about the exhibit:  The Discovery Centre - permanent exhibits

Learn more about the Town Clock:  The Old Town Clock