Come for the dinner, stay for a weekend of dog show fun!  The Labour Day Weekend is always a busy time on the Atlantic Canadian show schedule, check below for information on weekend events, accommodations and entertainment options:

The CPHA Awards dinner will be hosted in conjunction with the Halifax Kennel Club's annual Labour Day weekend shows at Exhibition Park.  This year's event includes:

• 3 All-Breed Conformation Shows, 3 Obedience Trials and 3 Rally-Obedience Trials

• National Specialty Shows for: Chihuahuas, Miniature Pinschers, Havanese and Parson Russell Terriers

• Atlantic Terrier Association Specialty, Maritime Group 7 Specialty and Maritime Golden Retriever Club Regional Specialty

• Boosters for Papillons, Bullmastiffs and Havanese

Visit the Halifax Kennel Club website or Canuckdogs.com for entry information.

A block of rooms have been reserved at the luxurious Westin Nova Scotian Hotel in downtown Halifax.  The hotel is located in close proximity to Pier 21 where the CPHA Dinner will take place and is an easy drive to Exhibition Park, home to the Halifax Kennel Club's dog shows.

The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel is itself a historic location, with a past that is intricately entwined with that of Pier 21.  Opened in 1930, the hotel was originally built by Canadian National Railways and adjoined Halifax's new railway station as well as the Halifax Ocean Terminal, which included Pier 21.  For decades, thousands of immigrants made their way through Pier 21 and onto trains that would take them to locations across the country.  Today, it is considered one of the most prestigious hotels in Atlantic Canada.

The facility includes a state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor heated pool, tennis court, spa services, and more!  Visit the Westin Nova Scotian website for more information.  When booking, be sure to mention you are with the CPHA to receive block room rates.

The largest urban area in Atlantic Canada, Halifax is steeped in its own unique blend of history, culture and east-coast warmth.  The area we know today as Halifax was originally settled thousands of years ago by the Mi'kmaq who called Halifax Harbour Jipugtug (anglicised as "Chebucto"), meaning Great Harbour.  The first European settlement of the area came in 1749 when the colonial capital was transferred from Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. 

Today, Halifax is home to a diverse mix of people, cultures and businesses.  The city and its surrounding area has plenty to offer visitors and sightseers of all stripes.  For those interested in an authentic maritime experience, take a tour of historic Citadel Hill, visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, take a ride in the Harbour Hopper or hop in the car for a quick trip to beautiful Peggy's Cove.  Looking for something a little more exciting?  You can always ride the rapids on the Shubenacadie River, try your luck at the Casino or check out Halifax's always happening nightlife.

For information on things you can see and do in Halifax, view the Greater Halifax Visitor Guide or visit Tourism Nova Scotia