Raffle Sponsors

The Muir is located in the heart of downtown Halifax on the vibrant waterfront, within the Queen’s Marque district, Muir delivers elevated hospitality inspired by Nova Scotia’s spirit, culture, and natural beauty. At the centre of a dynamic culinary scene, guests enjoy chef-driven contemporary dining with waterfront seating. Rooms and suites feature honest materials, bespoke furnishings and original art. Wellness offerings include a state-of-the-art fitness centre with premium cardio and weight equipment, spin and yoga studios, a halotherapy salt room, vitality pool, eucalyptus steam room, and infrared sauna. Muir’s oceanfront setting is complemented by distinctive venues and memorable spaces, including a private art gallery, a hidden speakeasy with a coveted waterfront terrace, intimate and expansive suites, and a 36-foot private yacht for truly extraordinary gatherings.

Harvest Beer, Wine & Spirits located in Nova Scotia, Canada is one of the province’s largest private retail and online providers of beer, wine & liquor. With a location in Dartmouth to serve you, as well as our online store, we guarantee a new world of tastes, experiences and possibilities – right in your own back yard. Experience beer, wine & spirits with Harvest – shop in store or with a few clicks, get beer, wine and liquor delivered to your door.

Bishops Cellar is Halifax’s premier destination for wine, beer, and spirits, known for the service you love and a selection you trust.

 ROUSSEAU Chocolatier is an international award winning chocolate atelier founded in 2014 by Julien and Nathalie Rousseau. At its heart, ROUSSEAU is a love story. A love between two people, a love of craft shaped by their French training and Canadian roots, and a love of beauty, flavour, and meaningful creation. Rooted in French chocolate making traditions and inspired by the landscapes and flavours of Nova Scotia, ROUSSEAU creates refined chocolates that tell a story of place, care, and connection. Each collection is thoughtfully crafted using sustainable chocolate and carefully sourced ingredients, often in collaboration with local growers, producers, and wineries. From lavender to maple and balsam fir, every piece reflects a deep respect for land and community. ROUSSEAU Chocolatier has been chosen by luxury hotels, cultural institutions, and remarkable events across Canada and beyond. The intention is simple. To create chocolates that feel meaningful, beautiful, and quietly unforgettable.

Nature Folk is a modern thermal circuit, infrared sauna, and body work facility, located on the Dartmouth Waterfront. It is a space that encourages slowing down, quieting the chatter, and stepping into connection with oneself. We offer a sense of refuge, community, and support from experienced, caring health practitioners.

The Thirsty Reader, the pop-up book sale you didn’t know you needed!

Welcome to The Thirsty Reader! Launched in September 2025 in Nova Scotia, we started a series of pop-up book events at your local breweries, vineyards, and cafes! 
 

We’re excited to partner with Nimbus Publishing & Penguin Random House Publishing to bring you new and exciting books to talk about and purchase! A “Scholastic book fair for grown-ups” is the vibe that we offer.

 We hope you join our growing list of local establishments, bring a friend or two, and let’s share a moment over a beverage and a great story.

Wine Horizons is a registered wine agency based in Halifax Nova Scotia, with a track record of bringing in wines of distinction and value to the NSLC and private stores Harvest, Westside, Rockhead, and Bishop’s Cellar. Our approach to the market is very focused: we work with high- quality, high value wine producers and we travel extensively to personally source our products. The pairing of wine and food is at the heart of our philosophy and our motto is “expanding your wine horizons”. In the coming year we are expanding to offer bespoke wine tours to Europe.

Duly Noted is proud to support Live Art Dance and its commitment to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive dance community in Halifax. As a locally owned stationery shop rooted in creativity and thoughtful design, we value the role the arts play in connecting people and telling meaningful stories. Supporting Live Art Dance is one way we celebrate local artists and invest in the cultural life of our community.

Twiggz is honoured to sponsor Live Art Dance and its dedication to inspiring young people through movement and performance. As a family-run children’s store, we believe in the confidence, joy, and self-expression that dance brings to kids and youth. We are proud to support an organization that creates space for creativity, growth, and community through the performing arts.

Halifax Jazz Festival is Halifax’s largest and longest-running summer music festival, presenting a diverse lineup of local, national, and international artists each July in downtown Halifax for 40 years. While rooted in jazz, the festival’s programming spans genres influenced by jazz traditions, including soul, funk, folk, indie, and global music. A festival with a commitment to accessibility a majority of programming offered is free to the public, alongside our ticketed headline performances. Beyond the annual festival, Halifax Jazz Festival delivers year-round music education and community initiatives that support artists, engage audiences of all ages, and strengthen Halifax’s cultural landscape through shared musical experiences.

Matadora Tapas Bar, from beloved Patatas Bravas to spectacular Lobster Paella, Matadora is a celebration of vibrant Spanish flavours that transports you to the streets of Spain. Soak up the sights & sounds of the dynamic open-kitchen as you enjoy an array of signature Pintxo, Tapas and large sharing plates – unlike anything Halifax has seen before!

Enjoy an escape to Paraíso as you unwind in Matadora’s energetic dining room, complete with colourful, hand painted murals and an expansive bar that showcases handcrafted cocktails, from Gin Tonica to Sangria. The floor-to-ceiling wine cellars display an exclusive selection of Spanish Vino, Sherry & Vermouth, with more than 30 show-stopping wines to sip & savour by the glass. 

Whether guests are looking to share a spectacular Spanish feast, or indulge in the lively Latin ambience while they sip the night away, Matadora welcomes guests five nights a week, from 4pm until late, just steps away from Water Polo Restaurant in the Cunard Residences

The Ostrich Club blurs the distinction between restaurant and bar. Whether you’re looking for an original cocktail created by bar manager Lindsay Jones, a wine from the heavily natural and biodynamic list curated by our general manager and sommelier Alana Steele, or a selection from our eclectic small plates menu prepared by chef Moira Murray and our kitchen team, you’ll find something to your taste at the Ostrich Club