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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

1586 Queen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
(902) 451-1221
Ranked #2 of 58 attractions in Halifax
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Performances
Owner description: The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week-long event held every year in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.Take part in educational...... more » Owner description: The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week-long event held every year in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.Take part in educational workshops, exciting festival events and of course, our daily two-and-a-half hour show jam-packed with world-class entertainment, sure to delight the whole family.This show is fast-paced – every scene only lasts about 3-6 minutes, so there is always something new to see and experience.Looking for a taste of true Nova Scotia? There’s bagpipes, highland dancers, la culture de l’acadie and military traditions.Hoping for something more modern? The Tattoo also features innovative acrobatic acts, modern music, contemporary dancing, trampoline routines and cutting-edge videos.Don't miss the world’s largest annual indoor show. Only in Nova Scotia. « less
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Wolfville, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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I attended my first tattoo during Expo 1967, and was really impressed. I attended the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo in the late 1980's and was blown away then. I have since moved to Nova Scotia, but tend to be away when the Tattoo is on. Last year we were home and went to see if it was still as... More

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Halifax, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Worth every cent! Fabulous acts. Something for everyone from children to seniors. More

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Halifax, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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If you like music, marching bands, bagpipes....this is the biggest show ever. It's 2+ hours of constant entertainment. I live here, and I attend every few years. So if you're here just once, put this event on your 'must do' list. More

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Halifax, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Have been to this more than a dozen times. It's probably no doubt a much smaller scale compared to the Edinburgh tattoo. However it's quite the experience. I find it emotional and fills u with National pride. They have several performers from all over the world...military bands, Police from Berlin who perform on motorbikes ( if i remember correctly), gymnasts,... More

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Halifax
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Super Tattoo that is refreshed every year . The largest in the world, show cases many countries as well as Canada . Great venue . Well reccommended for families . Very good entertainment value . More

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Halifax
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Been to it three times including last year but it is always the same. The precision spectacle is impressive at times but you really got to love marching bands to get a kick out of it. Long and pricey. They try hard with acrobats and clowns but it really is one bit glitzy military showcase. More

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Halifax, Nova Scotia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Great to see such a variety of performances. Massed bands are always stirring. More

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Halifax, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Even as a native Nova Scotian with a very string Scottish heritage I was impressed. Great show More

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Nova Scotia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The art and show is a must see of the Maritimes. Perfection at it's best More

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Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Awesome spectacular, with acts from around the world. More

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