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Discover the Power of Halifax’s Blue Green Economy.

Are you coming to Halifax and active in the blue green economy? Are you interested in connecting with Halifax business leaders and researchers in your industry?

Located on North America’s east coast, Halifax is Canada’s ocean city and a hub for marine, clean, and climate technology R&D and business.

Halifax offers ocean and green economy innovators and companies from around the world access to a diverse ecosystem of customers, partners, and suppliers. Our private, public, and post-secondary sectors are collaborating to address climate change and grow the blue green economy through science, innovation, and infrastructure development.

Sail GP

The most exciting racing on water is coming to Canada for the first time! | June 1–2, 2024

SailGP’s adrenaline-fueled racing will make its long-awaited Canada debut on June 1-2, with the fast and furious action unfolding just meters from the Halifax and Dartmouth shorelines. The 10-strong F50 fleet will go head-to-head for glory, harnessing the elemental power of nature in SailGP’s high-performance, hydro foiling F50 catamarans. Tickets have now SOLD OUT, but spectators can watch the action from vantage points along the Halifax and Dartmouth shorelines.