A downtown convention centre in the Nova Centre with more than 120,000 sq ft of event space and Rick Hansen accessibility certification. The centre is the exclusive caterer.
About the venue
On EventPlans.ca it is listed in Halifax, at 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0E6.
Event spaces
The venue lists these spaces. Capacities are the venue’s own figures and change with the layout you choose.
- Ballroom: 30,000 sq ft, column-free, divides into three
- Convention Hall: Column-free, 24 ft ceilings
- Argyle Suite and Atrium: Three spaces or one combined room
Capacity
30,000 sq ft ballroom and 120,000+ sq ft of event space; guest capacities on request. Confirm the capacity of the specific room in the layout you want, whether seated dinner, standing reception, theatre or classroom.
Catering
Catering is provided by the venue.
Questions to ask on your site visit
- Is there a minimum food and beverage spend for the date, and does it include the service charge and HST?
- Which rooms are held for you, and is a second room available as a weather or overflow backup?
- Is in-house audio-visual required, or can you bring your own production company?
- Where do vendors load in, and at what times?
- What are the parking options and accessible entrances for guests?
Use the venue capacity calculator to check layouts and the budget calculator with Halifax selected to estimate costs.
Official website: www.halifaxconventioncentre.com
Food, bar & hours
- Catering policy
- In-house catering only
About this listing
EventPlans.ca lists venues independently so planners can compare them in one place. This listing is not an advertisement: the venue did not pay for it, has not reviewed it, and is not affiliated with EventPlans.ca. Capacities, rooms and policies are taken from the venue's own published information and can change, so confirm every detail with the venue before you book.
Sources: halifaxconventioncentre.com/plan/image-gallery · checked November 2026
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