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The World Trade and Convention Centre site in Halifax has been repurposed as part of the Halifax Convention Centre inside the Nova Centre, continuing to serve as a premier event space in Nova Scotia. With approximately 50,000 square feet of versatile space, a 30,000 square foot ballroom, and a theatre-style main hall capacity of 2,500, the Halifax Convention Centre remains a major hub for conferences, conventions, and large gatherings in the city. This page provides a comprehensive guide to the venue, including seating configurations, parking, transit, and nearby accommodation and dining options.
Whether you’re attending a conference, a convention, or a special event, secure your seats through our trusted network. We’ll help you navigate seating options, parking at the Nova Centre garage, and convenient transit routes. For the best experience, consider staying at nearby hotels like the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Delta Barrington, Prince George Hotel, or Delta Halifax, all within walking distance. Our recommended local partners provide reliable options for accommodations and dining to complement your visit. If you’re planning a multi-day event, remember each date is treated separately for ticketing and seating choices. For the latest event details and venue specifics, you can rely on us to keep you informed and to assist with tickets and logistics.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and current status: WTCC was located at 1650 Argyle Street in Halifax. It closed on December 17, 2017 and was replaced by the Halifax Convention Centre (inside the Nova Centre) which opened December 15, 2017.
- Current venue capacity and seating options: Halifax Convention Centre has approx. 50,000 sq ft of multi-purpose space plus a 30,000 sq ft ballroom; the Convention Level main hall is 25,000 sq ft with a theatre capacity of 2,500 and a reception capacity of 3,000 (two spaces can be used together to exceed these). Floor-plan PDFs are available for detailed seating configurations.
- Parking: The Nova Centre/Nova Centre garage provides 425 underground parking spaces.
- Transit: The WTCC site previously had access via multiple Halifax Transit routes (e.g., 2, 10, 84, 123, 138); Halifax Transit remains the public transit option for the Halifax Convention Centre.
- Nearby hotels: Within walking distance near the WTCC/Convention Centre area are the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Delta Barrington, Prince George Hotel, and Delta Halifax.
- Notable hosted events (historical/ongoing): The venue has hosted major conventions and events such as the Liberal Party of Canada Biennial Convention (2018) and the Canada–Korea Conference (2021); WTCC planning documents also show intent to host large-scale events.
- Renaming/demolition note: WTCC ceased operation as a convention centre in 2017 and was replaced by the Halifax Convention Centre; there have been long-running plans to redevelop the WTCC space (The Link Arts Centre) as an arts hub, though the Halifax Convention Centre remains the primary ticketing venue today.