Blogger: Cynthia Bragg

My first memory of celebrating St. Paddy's Day in Nova Scotia comes from when I was in university at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish.  I remember being in awe as some people lined up before 6:00 at the campus bar, but I soon understood why.  You don't want to miss happy hour, which seems to carry on into the wee hours and there was no getting in anywhere after 8:00 PM!

And if you want to know why we celebrate with such fervor, just read fellow blogger Lauren Oostveen's post, The Irish in Nova Scotia.  We come by it honestly, the Irish culture is one of our founding cultures.  And of course Nova Scotians love a celebration.  We celebrate with refreshment, parades, and toe-tapping music, but most importantly, we celebrate with friends!

Wondering where to go?  There is live entertainment almost everywhere. In Halifax, check out The Coast's listings of St. Patrick's Day Events.  In Cape Breton, check out  What's Going on Cape Breton's listings for March 17 or find the community listing of an event near you!  Wherever you might be, you won't be far from a pub or community centre that is celebrating. 

If you are looking for an Irish pub in which to hang your green hat, check out:

• Hart & Thistle - Halifax

• Durty Nelly's - Halifax

• Pogue Fado - Halifax

• The Old Triangle Irish Ale House - Halifax

• Finbars - Bedford

• Jamieson's - Dartmouth

• Governors Pub - Sydney

• Paddy's Pub - Kentville
  

Now raise a glass and toast Sláinte!

Durty Nelly's

 The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse