Halifax Royal Visit itinerary released

By News Staff

Posted Apr 25, 2014 04:42:42 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The official itinerary for the May visit by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall was released Friday.

The Royal Tour will include special ceremonies-such as the official welcome to and departure from Canada-that are full of colour and tradition: full military honours, including a 21-gun salute, and an inspection of the Guard of Honour.

Tour highlights:

—  Official Welcome to Canada and Nova Scotia at the Grand Parade in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on Victoria Day on May 19
—  Tour of Hector Heritage Quay-A Celebration of Celtic Appreciation Month in Pictou, Nova Scotia, on May 19
—  Fireworks, music, and performances to celebrate Victoria Day and the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference, which paved the way to Confederation in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, on May 19
—  Visit to Cornwall United Church in Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, on May 20
—  Joining children at the Stevenson Hangar as they learn about the principles of flight, rockets, satellites and more in Winnipeg Manitoba on May 21
—  Visit to the International Polar Bear Conservation Centre at the new “Journey to Churchill” exhibit at the Assiniboine Park Zoo in Winnipeg on May 21
—  Taking part in the Order of Manitoba Investiture at the Manitoba Legislature in Winnipeg on May 21

Link: Outline Program of the Royal Tour 2014

Submit a Correction
Accessibility Feedback

Top Stories

Five years on, police continue to investigate Brandon Polegato's murder

Halifax police say their investigation continues, five years after the homicide of a man in the city. According to Halifax Regional Police, Brandon Reginald Polegato was found dead in an apartment building...

February 6, 2026 4:51 pm AST AST

Valerie Maltais wins Canada's first medal of Winter Olympic Games

Valerie Maltais has won bronze for Canada in the women's 3,000 metre speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday. Maltais, of La Baie, Que., had a time of three minutes 56.93 seconds,...

9h ago

Mooseheads upended by Cape Breton

Less than 24 hours after their matchup in Cape Breton, the Halifax Mooseheads returned to the Scotiabank Centre to host game two of their weekend series with the Eagles. Cape Breton opened the scoring...

7h ago

N.S. utility says billing issues will be fixed in March — one year after cyberattack

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's private power utility says its automatic billing system that was disrupted by a cyberattack almost a year ago should be back to normal next month. Since the attack on Nova Scotia...

February 7, 2026 4:45 am AST AST

Top Stories

Five years on, police continue to investigate Brandon Polegato's murder

Halifax police say their investigation continues, five years after the homicide of a man in the city. According to Halifax Regional Police, Brandon Reginald Polegato was found dead in an apartment building...

February 6, 2026 4:51 pm AST AST

Valerie Maltais wins Canada's first medal of Winter Olympic Games

Valerie Maltais has won bronze for Canada in the women's 3,000 metre speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Saturday. Maltais, of La Baie, Que., had a time of three minutes 56.93 seconds,...

9h ago

Mooseheads upended by Cape Breton

Less than 24 hours after their matchup in Cape Breton, the Halifax Mooseheads returned to the Scotiabank Centre to host game two of their weekend series with the Eagles. Cape Breton opened the scoring...

7h ago

N.S. utility says billing issues will be fixed in March — one year after cyberattack

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's private power utility says its automatic billing system that was disrupted by a cyberattack almost a year ago should be back to normal next month. Since the attack on Nova Scotia...

February 7, 2026 4:45 am AST AST

Most Watched Today

3:05
Canada takes home bronze medal on first full day of Milano Cortina Games

Canadian Speed Skater Valerie Maltais snagged a bronze medal in the women's 3-thousand-meter speed skating event. Karling Donoghue takes a look at the highlights of day one.

10h ago

4:27
Canada picks up first medal at Winter Olympics in Milan

Speedskater Valérie Maltais is the first Canadian to reach the podium at the Milan Cortina Games, winning a bronze medal in the women's 3,000 metres.

14h ago

1:43
2026 Winter Games officially open in Milan

The torch has been lit and the 25th Winter Olympics are officially underway in Italy. Melissa Nakhavoly with the opening ceremony featuring centuries of Italian culture.

21h ago

2:43
Canada opens consulate in Greenland

Canada has officially opened a consulate in Greenland, fulfilling their commitment from 2024. Glen McGregor with more on the symbolic ceremony.

February 6, 2026 6:54 pm AST AST

1:55
Canada loses 25,000 jobs as economy begins to pivot

The Canadian economy lost 25,000 in the month of January. Business Analyst Kris McCusker looks at which industries were hit hardest, and how many Canadians are now looking to pivot to new careers.

February 6, 2026 6:19 pm AST AST

More Videos