Italian Cultural Centre Halifax - ICCA NS

06/12/2026

Who is heading to the Garrison Grounds today! All the World Cup fun happening in Halifax starts today!

06/11/2026

Guess where you will find the Italian Canadian Cultural Association of NS on June 26th?? We'll be at the Gusto Festival in Halifax at Richmond Yards! Be sure to get your tickets - we'll be offering a sample from the Friuli Venezia Giulia region.
https://www.eatdrinkhalifax.ca/gusto-festival/
Part tasting, part lesson, and part celebration, A Passport to Italy is an immersive journey into the richness and diversity of Italian food and wine - don't miss out!

Gusto Festival is bringing a full week of Italian food, wine, and unforgettable experiences to Halifax.

June 23: A Fresh Perspective on Umbria & Tuscany
June 24: Venetian Cinema @ The Armview
June 25: Formaggio e Vino
June 26: A Passport to Italy
June 27: Grand Wine Tastings
June 28: Southern Italian Cooking

From regional tastings and curated pairings to Venetian Cinema and hands-on cooking, there’s more than one way to experience Italy this week.

Tickets available now through the link in bio.

06/11/2026

For anyone travelling over the harbour this weekend!

🚧 MacKay Bridge Closure 🌉

The MacKay Bridge will be closed for scheduled maintenance and inspections from Friday, June 12th at 9pm until Monday, June 15th at 5:30am.

The Macdonald Bridge will remain open, but traffic delays are expected.

To help reduce congestion, we are offering free ferry service on Saturday and Sunday (no tickets required)! ⛴️

Please allow extra travel time and exercise patience with fellow drivers on the bridge. ☀️

06/04/2026

🇮🇹 Already know some Italian? Put it to work before your next trip to Italy.

The ICCA's Italian Language for Travel course starts June 29, 2026!

This course is for learners who already have some Italian (A2–B2 level) and want to feel genuinely confident using it while travelling. No grammar drills. No textbook stress. Just real, practical conversation practice for real travel situations.

You'll learn and practice things like:
✈️ Getting around - trains, taxis, airports
☕ Ordering at bars, cafés & restaurants
🛍️ Shopping for clothes, groceries & more
🏨 Booking hotels & accommodations
🚑 Handling emergencies, pharmacies & unexpected moments
💬 Everyday conversations & introductions

Classes run on Zoom - easy and flexible. The final class is in-person at the ICCA on August 31, where you'll put it all together with guided, travel-style conversation practice.

📅 Mondays, starting June 29
🖥️ June 29 – Aug 24 on Zoom
📍 Aug 31 – Final in-person session at the ICCA
👥 Small class (max 20 students)
💰 $185 HST included

Spots are limited - this class fills up fast!

👉 Register now: https://www.iccans.org/italian-for-travel-registration-summer/

The ICCA-NS School of Italian Language and Culture offers Italian language classes for adults in the fall and winter via zoom and in person in Halifax, NS

06/03/2026

The Italian Canadian Cultural Association was filled with members, guests and friends tonight to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.

Thank you to all the who attended, and we cannot thank the Coach Vanni enough for helping us overcome the tech issues when it came to playing the anthem!

We are pretty sure that leading the Italian Canadians in Nova Scotia singing the national anthem of Italy was not on his job description, but he delivered like a champion!

It was a beautiful way to celebrate 🎉 the Festa della Repubblica with all our voices together! Viva L’Italia!

Grazie Mille a tutti!

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06/02/2026

Ciao a tutti!
June 2nd is one of the most important dates in modern Italian history. In 1946, Italians voted in a national referendum to decide the future of the country after World War II. The result led to the birth of the Italian Republic, replacing the monarchy.

In Italy, the day is celebrated with official ceremonies, traditional parades in Rome and all the other major cities, and the famous flyover by the Frecce Tricolori, which paint the sky green, white, and red, the colors of the Italian flag.

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Ciao a tutti!
Il 2 giugno è una delle date più importanti della storia moderna italiana. Nel 1946, gli italiani votarono in un referendum nazionale per decidere il futuro del paese dopo la Seconda Guerra Mondiale. Il risultato portò alla nascita della Repubblica Italiana, sostituendo la monarchia.

In Italia, la Festa della Repubblica viene celebrata con cerimonie ufficiali, la tradizionale parata militare a Roma e nelle altre grandi città, e il sorvolo delle Frecce Tricolori, che colorano il cielo con il verde, il bianco e il rosso della bandiera italiana.

05/30/2026

😂 we cannot wait for Joe to perform here in Halifax!

05/23/2026

Joe Avati has a special message for the people of Halifax and Nova Scotia! (click the video below 👇)

And YES! For the FIRST TIME EVER, the 🇮🇹 Italian-Australian comedy 😂 superstar is coming to Halifax - and for one night only - on Friday, July 17 at the ICCA.

If you grew up in an Italian family - or any loud, loving family with strong opinions and big dinners - this show will feel VERY familiar.

Nonna stories.
Sunday dinners.
Lots of opinions - and LOUD ones!
Family chaos.
Old-school parents.
Culture shock.

We have limited seating, and there will be a meet & greet after the show - for everyone!

Guests can enjoy homemade Italian pizza, panini, desserts, Peroni, Italian wine, and more before the show in The Piazza on Agricola Cucina and Bar courtyard. Opens at 6:00pm

🎟 Tickets: https://www.iccans.org/event/joeavati/

And thanks, Joe, for the 50th Anniversary wishes for the ICCA! We cannot wait to celebrate with you!