Author Archives: Laura Oakley - Social Media Team

About Laura Oakley - Social Media Team

Laura Oakley, Social Media, Marketing and Communications - I am excited and honoured to be representing my client Atlantica Hotels in the online space! www.lauraoakley.ca

Summer in the City… er, the HRM

Here are some of my favourite reasons to spend the summer in Halifax… Canada Day Our big beautiful country is turning 145 this weekend! What better way to kick off the celebrations than with fireworks? Dartmouth Crossing is starting off … Continue reading

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Father’s Day in Hali

Racking your brain for what to do with dad this Father’s Day? Here’s a round-up of a few things most dads love – and how to find them in HRM! Beer Halifax is home to many great brew pubs and … Continue reading

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Spring at the Farmers’ Market

Spring is in full bloom, and that means new and delicious produce is available from our local farmers. Here’s a few favourite highlights of spring produce in Nova Scotia, along with fun recipe ideas. It’s easy to keep family dinners … Continue reading

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Victoria Day Weekend: the Unofficial Start of Summer!

Ah, May long weekend. Also known as May two-four, May 24th weekend, or, it’s official name, Victoria Day. Monday May 21st is this year’s Victoria Day, a statutory holiday in Canada. Many Canadians (who don’t work in tourism and hospitality) … Continue reading

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Keep it Local on Mother’s Day

It seems like Mother’s Day is a holiday when most people don’t stray much from tradition. Moms across the country wake up expecting breakfast in bed or an extravagant Mother’s Day Brunch out on the town, chocolate, flowers, jewelry, or … Continue reading

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Spring Fever: Happy Wedding Season

Along with the arrival of Spring comes the arrival of wedding season. Love is in the air, and the wedding experts at Atlantica Hotel Halifax are always keeping an eye out for the newest wedding trends. Dress like a princess … Continue reading

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Outdoor Skating: a Canadian Tradition

We’re just a tad excited at Atlantica Hotel that Halifax’s newest outdoor activity in the heart of the city, the Emera skating oval, is right next door. Ever since HRM approved to build a permanent oval in place of where … Continue reading

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Getting in the Holiday Spirit: How Early is TOO Early?

On the first weekend of November, I attended a Christmas craft fair in Halifax… it got me to thinking about just how early the “holidays” can really start. Although I enjoyed looking at the festive goodies at the fair, I … Continue reading

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Art at Night

Art Imitating… Hotel? The upcoming Nocturne: Art at Night festival in Halifax marks a first for our hotel. On October 15th, our restaurant Seasons by Atlantica will transform into a musical art installation. The piece is by local artist and … Continue reading

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Summer’s (Almost) Over: Bring on the Harvest

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Sadly, the summer in Nova Scotia is drawing to an end. That’s not to say that we won’t have many more beautiful, sunny and warm days during the autumn, we usually do, but… … Continue reading

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