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  • Aug.14.Fri 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park
  • Aug.15.Sat 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park
  • Aug.16.Sun Not Since Moses 5km & 10km
  • Aug.16.Sun 09:30am Discover McNabs Island - South End Heritage Tour
  • Aug.16.Sun 10:00am Halifax Waterfront Food, Artisan And Vendor Market - Point Pleasant Park

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