Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association

Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association The most up to date information about Quinpool Road's events and shops is here! Welcome! It’s The Place To Be.

Located on the western edge of the Halifax Commons, Quinpool Road is just a short walk from Citadel Hill and the Museum of Natural History. Quinpool Road features numerous unique small businesses offering a specialized and intriguing array of products. Where else can you buy tropical fish, model cars, organic food, classics on video, or take a yoga class – all during a leisurely stroll? You will a

lso find a host of services, such as catering, insurance, financial planning, graphic design, pet care and a full spectrum of beauty, health and alternative health products and services. As for basic needs, Quinpool Road offers an Atlantic Superstore, Petro Canada, a Nova Scotia Liquor Commission outlet, a Holiday Inn and a number of national bank branches. Known far and wide for its variety of ethnic food, Quinpool Road serves up the city’s best selection of Greek, Italian, Japanese, Lebanese and Iranian fare, to name but a few. You will also find a dozen family-run eateries serving everything from down-home meals to pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers and Nova Scotia’s popular donair. If you are in a hurry, there are several popular fast food restaurants such as McDonald’s, KFC, Taco Bell, Tim Horton’s and Wendy’s. For your entertainment pleasure, Quinpool Road offers the Oxford Theater, one of the city’s oldest and finest movie houses, and Clay Cafe, where you can create your own work of art. Night or day, Quinpool Road always offers that special flare of “neighbourhood service”.

First group of planters have been delivered, flowers planted and watered! More planters to come next week. We can't wait...
06/19/2026

First group of planters have been delivered, flowers planted and watered! More planters to come next week. We can't wait to see them all in full bloom! 🌸🪻🌼

Thanks to Norwood Gardens for doing all the heavy lifting!!!

🎬✨ The votes are in... and we have a winner! ✨🎬After an incredible response from our community, the movie selected for t...
06/18/2026

🎬✨ The votes are in... and we have a winner! ✨🎬

After an incredible response from our community, the movie selected for the very first Movie on Quinpool is...
👽🚲 𝑬.𝑻. 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒓𝒂-𝑻𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍!🌕✨

A huge thank you to everyone who cast a vote and helped make this decision. While your favourite may not have taken the top spot, we hope you'll still join us for what promises to be a magical evening under the stars.

Pack your lawn chairs, grab your blankets, bring your family and friends, and get ready for an unforgettable night on Quinpool!

Stay tuned for more event details—we can't wait to see you there! 🍿🎥

ICYMI…. The Halifax Common pool, located on the Halifax Mainland Common, is now open for the Summer!🏊‍♀️☀️🏊‍♀️The Halifa...
06/17/2026

ICYMI…. The Halifax Common pool, located on the Halifax Mainland Common, is now open for the Summer!🏊‍♀️☀️

🏊‍♀️The Halifax Common pool offers a 25-metre, five-lane swimming pool, three climbing walls, beach entry with play features and large universal change rooms. Access to lane swimming and open swims are free of charge and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🏊‍♀️Dig out your bathing suits and goggles…. and make an afternoon, or evening of your visit to the pool and swing over to Quinpool and enjoy a coffee, a snack, a meal or even some shopping!

🏊‍♀️For more information and hours of operation: https://www.halifax.ca/parks-recreation/programs-activities/swimming/supervised-beaches-outdoor-pools-splash-pads/halifax

Last week we shared the new poster for the Halifax Mural Festival… which we absolutely love! Now… Here is the design for...
06/15/2026

Last week we shared the new poster for the Halifax Mural Festival… which we absolutely love! Now… Here is the design for this year’s t-shirt, once again brilliantly designed by local artist Kristen DePalma. (KDP Letters) In this design, Kristen has included tributes to many of her favourite murals from past years. ❤️

See if you can find them all. 👀

Here are the artists’ work you can find little nods to:
🧑‍🎨June Kim
🧑‍🎨Molly Margaret
🧑‍🎨Victoria Brumwell
🧑‍🎨Swade Owens
🧑‍🎨Absen Archives
🧑‍🎨Anya Kaz
🧑‍🎨Talking Wall
🧑‍🎨Anisa Francoeur
🧑‍🎨Shannon Long

🎬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑷𝑰𝑪𝑲 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑴𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑬! 🍿We're hosting a 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒆 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 on July 8, during the Halifax Mural Festival but there's...
06/12/2026

🎬 𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑷𝑰𝑪𝑲 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑴𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑬! 🍿
We're hosting a 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑶𝒖𝒕𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒆 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 on July 8, during the Halifax Mural Festival but there's one important decision left to make... What movie should we show?

After much debate (and maybe a little popcorn-fueled arguing 🍿), we've narrowed it down to these four favourites:
🎥 Babe
🎥 Big
🎥 E.T.
🎥 The Muppet Movie

𝑻𝒐 𝒗𝒐𝒕𝒆: Simply leave a comment with the title of the movie you'd like to see on the big screen!

✨ 𝑩𝑶𝑵𝑼𝑺: Everyone who comments will be entered to win a $𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝 to a Quinpool Road business of your choice.

🗳️ Voting closes on June 16. The movie with the most votes will be our feature presentation on July 8th. More details about the movie night to come! For now, save the date and vote for your choice of movie!

So... what's it going to be, Quinpool? 🍿🎬

🎉𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑨𝑳 𝑫𝑨𝒀 is returning to Quinpool Road!🎉  Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 11th and get ready for an explos...
06/11/2026

🎉𝑩𝑰𝑮 𝑹𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑨𝑳 𝑫𝑨𝒀 is returning to Quinpool Road!🎉
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 11th and get ready for an explosion of colour, creativity, and community spirit at the 𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒂𝒚 during the 𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒂𝒙 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍!🎨

🌟Check out all the brand new murals that are turning Quinpool into a giant outdoor gallery and you’re invited to the party!

Expect a jam-packed day full of:
🥳Family fun
🎈Kids’ activities & entertainers
🎨Local artists in action
🛍️Awesome deals & promos from Quinpool businesses

Come wander, explore, dance, and celebrate as we reveal stunning new murals that are transforming Quinpool Road… One Wall at a Time!

📅Save the date, bring your friends, and don’t miss the magic!

🎉☕ Happy 10th Anniversary to Dilly Dally Eats! ☕🎉For 10 wonderful years, Dilly Dally Eats has been serving up delicious ...
06/10/2026

🎉☕ Happy 10th Anniversary to Dilly Dally Eats! ☕🎉
For 10 wonderful years, Dilly Dally Eats has been serving up delicious food, incredible coffee, and a warm, welcoming space where friends gather, conversations flow, and memories are made.

Whether you've stopped in for your morning coffee, a leisurely brunch, a sweet treat, or simply a cozy place to catch up with friends, Dilly Dally has become a beloved part of the Quinpool community.

Congratulations on 10 amazing years of bringing people together, supporting local, and helping make Quinpool Road such a vibrant place to be.

And did I mention, they’re having a party? On Saturday, June 13, Metro Thrift Bus will be on site from 9-5, live music from 11-2. Giveaways, samples, balloons and maybe even party attire and sequins!!

Here's to the next chapter, many more lattes, brunch dates, and years of community connection. Cheers to 10 years, Dilly Dally! 🥂🎂🎉

Check out the poster for this year's Halifax Mural Festival! Brilliantly designed by local artist Kristen DePalma ( KDP ...
06/09/2026

Check out the poster for this year's Halifax Mural Festival!
Brilliantly designed by local artist Kristen DePalma ( KDP Letters)
whose artwork you may recognize from her murals & illustrations across the city!

🌈 June is Pride Month 🌈This month and every month, we celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and the Quinpool Road Mainstreet...
06/08/2026

🌈 June is Pride Month 🌈
This month and every month, we celebrate the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and the Quinpool Road Mainstreet District Association strives to build a community that is safe, welcoming, and inclusive for all.

Pride is more than a celebration. It's a reminder that everyone deserves to live authentically, to be seen, and to be supported just as they are.

Let’s continue working together to create a community where diversity is embraced, voices are heard, and love in all its forms is honored.

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month!

Vogue Optical's Traveling Designer Showcase is coming to Quinpool Road on June 3rd, 4th, and 5th!It's the perfect time t...
06/03/2026

Vogue Optical's Traveling Designer Showcase is coming to Quinpool Road on June 3rd, 4th, and 5th!

It's the perfect time to see what's hot in eyewear fashion right now and shop an exclusive collection of designer frames only available at this location for these three days!

👓Enter for a chance to win your purchase.
👓And 50% off on all frames in store! (sunglasses not included)

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