Destination Halifax

HALIFAX, NS - An exciting new contest has launched just in time for the holiday season in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Sparkle & Shop is giving Maritimers a chance to win one of two downtown Halifax shopping sprees.

The grand prize winner will receive a fantastic shopping spree package worth $6500 that includes three nights accommodation for two at the Delta Halifax Hotel and a car rental from Avis. The second prize winner will be treated to a $1500 shopping spree package that features a one night stay for two at the Cambridge Suites Hotel Halifax. Each shopping spree package contains gift certificates at various downtown Halifax merchants including shops, boutiques, restaurants, sporting stores and more.

To enter, tune in to CTV's Live at 5 weeknights from November 14 to 25 for the word of the day. Then visit CTVatlantic.ca and click on the Halifax contest icon to choose the word of the day and fill out the form to enter. Only one ballot can be entered per day, but entrants can earn an extra ballot by sharing the contest with friends via email.

The Sparkle & Shop contest is brought to you by Destination Halifax, the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, I Love Local HFX and Scotia Square. The Halifax contest will run until Sunday November 27 and is open to all legal residents of the Maritime Provinces who are over the age of majority in their province. Details on prize packages and contest rules can be found at destinationhalifax.com/shoppingcontest. Prize winners will be announced on Live at 5 on Tuesday, November 29.

Entering the Sparkle & Shop contest is just one of many ways to ignite the Halifax winter spirit. There are plenty of Halifax winter festivals, events and activities to keep you from hibernating this season. Whether you indulge in our culinary delights, get your heart pumping with an exhilarating activity in the great outdoors, embrace our rich arts and culture scene, or join in the festivities of our lively music and entertainment events, you'll feel the warmth of the region even during the coldest months of the year. For ideas on how to make your winter in Halifax sparkle, visit destinationhalifax.com/sparkle.

About Destination Halifax

Destination Halifax is a partnership of the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia, the World Trade and Convention Centre, and participating industry members. Since its inception in 2002, Destination Halifax has operated with a goal of promoting the Halifax Regional Municipality as a year-round destination of choice for business and leisure travelers.

Media Contact:Andrea Young
Communications/Web Manager
Phone: 902-423-1133
Email: [email protected]

Andrea Young
Communications/Web Manager
902-423-1133
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