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  • Aug.21.Fri 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park
  • Aug.22.Sat 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park
  • Aug.23.Sun 09:00am Clam Harbour Beach Sandcastle Competition
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  • Aug.23.Sun 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park

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