Part 3: We speak to Ross Jefferson, President & CEO of Discover Halifax while taking a tour of Downtown Dartmouth’s Evergreen Festival’s installations. We talk about the potential of Halifax as a winter city and throughout the seasons. As well as, the Integrated Tourism Master Plan and future goals in prospering our development and communities. Dubbed as one of the safest places in North America and in the world by The New York Times, we explore the efforts of Nova Scotians combatting a global Pandemic, who are today, living a relatively normal life. Before we look at how they achieved this during the busiest time of the year, we meet the people in charge of bringing light and normalcy to Nova Scotia. Evergreen Festival: https://www.evergreenfestns.com/ https://discoverhalifaxns.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoverhalifax/ Tourism Master Plan: https://discoverhalifaxns.com/tourism-master-plan/ Link to Part 1: A peek into Halifax’s gingerbread City Hall//Evergreen Festival Part I youtube.com/watch?v=jkf15cKbH4o Link to Part 2: A walking tour of a festive Halifax Waterfront//Evergreen Festival Part II youtube.com/watch?v=cZ4n49XUS9E Subscribe to EMBRACE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXneQiBjmDMO7EfAbYjLnw EMBRACE is a video series focusing on community led-businesses, showing people and stories behind local brands that make up the character and feel of a place. Find more EMBRACE updates and behind the scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracens/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embracens

Have you seen the illuminating Tunnel of hope and Christmas lights installed across our waterfront this winter? Meet Gordon Stevens, Chief Operating Officer & Vice President Finance at Develop NS, the team behind Halifax’s first ever Evergreen Festival. We talk about the plans and efforts behind bringing a festive holiday season to Nova Scotians before the second wave hit the province. Gordon shares Develop NS’ aspirations for the next year, an enchanting Christmas market, opportunities for local businesses and hopefully a COVID-free experience with some warm hot chocolate across our waterfront. Subscribe to EMBRACE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXneQiBjmDMO7EfAbYjLnw EMBRACE is a video series focusing on community led-businesses, showing people and stories behind local brands that make up the character and feel of a place. Find more EMBRACE updates and behind the scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracens/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embracens

Dubbed as one of the safest places in North America and in the world by The New York Times, we explore the efforts of Nova Scotians combatting a global Pandemic, who are today, living a relatively normal life. Before we look at how they achieved this during the busiest time of the year, we meet the people in charge of bringing light and normalcy to Nova Scotia. Part 1: We speak to Halifax’s Mayor Mike Savage of his office’s plans to curate a festive yet safe holiday season for the community. We take a look at the beacons of hope installed by Iwasko AV’s Founder Nick who is the brains and designer behind the light projections. Subscribe to EMBRACE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXneQiBjmDMO7EfAbYjLnw?sub_confirmation=1 EMBRACE is a video series focusing on community led-businesses, showing people and stories behind local brands that make up the character and feel of a place. Find more EMBRACE updates and behind the scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracens/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embracens

What makes a good food? Freshness and quality for sure! In this episode, we went Table to farm, visit David at their Abundant Acres farm in Wolfville. We explore how David farms, builds Greenhouses and uses an economic viable method of growing produce all year long, a rarity in Nova Scotia’s farming. David is also keen on exploring and growing vegetables from different cultures to cater to the growing diverse population of immigrants in Nova Scotia. We continue the episode by showing how the fresh produce is then sold at David’s Warehouse Farmers Market in the city of Halifax. Abundant Acres: 182 Red Bank Rd, Newport, NS B0N 2A0 https://abundant-acres.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantacresns/ EMBRACE presents A Lumi Studios Production Director: Joyce Liu DOP: Kevin Liu Editor: Dave MacGregor Writer: Mariam Fahmy Photographer: Qihui Wang

Everyone visits Halifax love our vibrant waterfront boardwalk! Three years in a row, the Evergreen Festival has transformed Halifax Waterfront area with tons of festive lightings and decorations into European style Christmas Market! If you are planning on a trip to Nova Scotia, this is a must seen event! Get a full experience by walking around the light installations, pick some local gifts for your family and friends from the market, try some freshly made snacks and sit by the fireplace for concerts and performances!

Both German immigrants, Heidi and Dieter came to Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia in the early 2000’s. Dieter is a Master Baker and Heidi is a Pastry Chef who both own German Bakery Sachsen Cafe and Restaurant. We help tell their story of coming from professional baking households and how their backgrounds inspired their business. We chat about their challenges as immigrant entrepreneurs in a not so diverse part of Nova Scotia. We then follow them to Halifax’s Seaport Farmers Market where Heidi vendors the family’s baked goods over the weekend. German Bakery Sachsen Cafe & Bakery: 358 St George St, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0 https://www.germanbakery.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sachsen_cafe/ A @lumistudios1019 Production Producer / Director : Joyce Liu @joyccce DOP: Kevin Liu Post Production Editor: Dave Macgregor Content Director: Mariam Fahmy Photographer: Qihui Wang

There’s something in the air at Cape Breton’s Highlands Hostel. An undeniable energy to pursue the oceanic scenes and mountainous hikes and an unexpected hobby makes this place the holy grail for thrill seekers. We visit Bricin in Highlands Hostel, Cape Breton to see how he transformed a heritage church to a place that hosts some of the most adventurous and nature loving souls from all over the world. Highland Hostel: https://www.highlandshostel.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlandshostel/ Subscribe to EMBRACE: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXneQiBjmDMO7EfAbYjLnw?sub_confirmation=1 EMBRACE is a video series focusing on community led-businesses, showing people and stories behind local brands that make up the character and feel of a place. Find more EMBRACE updates and behind the scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracens/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embracens

If you don't believe everyone can dance, you haven't come to the right place yet. We caught up with Abady Alzahrani, Founder of House of Eights dancing studio in Halifax, which quickly became the most popular dancing hub in the city. Take a peek into the studio, get to know the stories of the impeccable instructors and their passion for dance. Find out what makes this the most beloved dancing studio for everyone in Halifax! House of Eights Dance Studio: 1533 Barrington St 2nd Floor, Halifax, NS B3J 1Z6 https://houseofeights.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseofeights/ Subscribe to EMBRACE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXneQiBjmDMO7EfAbYjLnw EMBRACE is a video series focusing on community led-businesses, showing people and stories behind local brands that make up the character and feel of a place. Find more EMBRACE updates and behind the scenes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embracens/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embracens