Discovery Centre

1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS

Discovery Centre

1215 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS

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Capacity: 800 people

About Discovery Centre

As Atlantic Canada’s largest science centre, the Discovery Centre is the inventive choice for one-of-a-kind meetings and events in Halifax. Located on the city’s historic waterfront, the Centre’s renovated industrial building provides an impressive atmosphere that includes a 4-story atrium, glass elevator, 9-metre video screen, exposed trusses, harbour views, and sky-high ceilings. 40,000 square feet of flexible floor space accommodates up to 800 guests and showcases over 200 STEAM-themed (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) exhibits. From a seated dinner in our soaring, top-level space, to a standing reception in one of 5 unique gallery settings, meeting and event attendees have the added pleasure of enjoying interactive exhibits, immersive Dome Theatre shows, science demonstrations, and recess challenges guaranteed to entertain and inspire. An on-site event management specialist is always on hand to help create an unforgettable experience.

Event Spaces

Visitor Lounge

Maximum Capacity: 250
General Event Space

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Visitor Lounge

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 250

A brilliant space on our top floor overlooking Halifax’s active seaport, the Visitor Lounge is the Centre’s most versatile space for a variety of functions. Day-to-day, this level hosts a lounging area, café, and our children’s gallery, RBC Someday Street, which retracts to provide an ideal space for sit down dinners and lectures, and the café easily converts to a bar or food station. With floor-toceiling windows that provide incredible views and natural light, this area can be dressed up or down to fit your event theme.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 120 People

Reception
Capacity: 250 People

Theater
Capacity: 200 People

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Nassim & Rhonda Ghosn Multipurpose Room

Maximum Capacity: 45
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Nassim & Rhonda Ghosn Multipurpose Room

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 45

This room is an excellent space for meetings, breakout sessions, and team-building challenges. Floor-to-ceiling, south-facing windows provide plenty of natural light and outstanding views of the seaport. It’s a perfect area for your team to showcase presentations and conduct brainstorming sessions with access to white boards and LED Smart TVs.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 25 People

Conference
Capacity: 25 People

Theater
Capacity: 45 People

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Board Room

Maximum Capacity: 14
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Board Room

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Fixed Board Room | Maximum Capacity: 14

Tucked away within the administration area, the Boardroom is the ideal space for intimate meetings.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Conference
Capacity: 14 People

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Galleries

Maximum Capacity: 150
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Galleries

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 150

Host your reception in an incredible atmosphere of educational and interactive exhibits that provide entertainment for guests of all ages. Our three Level 2 Galleries are themed around health, flight and energy and house over 100 exhibits for guests to enjoy. STEAM-inspired experiences are a great fit in this setting with our Science on the Spot demonstrations.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 150 People

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Program Rooms A & B

Maximum Capacity: 80
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Program Rooms A & B

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 80

These rooms are ideal for larger meetings, small trade shows, and as a homebase for corporate group visits. The two rooms adjoin and may be reserved separately, together, or in combination with the floor’s gallery space. Fitted with screens, white boards, and pin boards, this is also a great space for creativity and communication.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 48 People

Conference
Capacity: 48 People

Theater
Capacity: 80 People

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Bill & Janet Murphy Ocean Gallery

Maximum Capacity: 75
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Bill & Janet Murphy Ocean Gallery

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 75

The newest addition to the Discovery Centre, The Bill & Janet Murphy Ocean Gallery explores the essential role the Ocean plays in the welfare of our planet through wet and wondrous interactive exhibits. Ideal for standing receptions and announcements, double your capacity by booking in conjunction with the Lindsay Construction Orientation Gallery.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 75 People

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Dome Theatre

Maximum Capacity: 65
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Dome Theatre

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Auditorium | Maximum Capacity: 65

Step inside the immersive Dome Theatre and take a guided tour to another galaxy, planet, or nebula! Complete with amphitheatre style seating, surround sound, and a Digistar-5 projection screen system; the Dome Theatre provides a one-of-a-kind experience with presenter-led star shows and full-dome films. This space is also ideal for lecture-style meetings with the ability to project your presentation slides or video in full 16:9 ratio.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Seating Capacity
Capacity: 65 People

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Recommendations

We love the Discovery Centre! - An Eventective User from Fredericton, NB

Our family comes to Halifax every few years to visit family and we ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS make time to go to the Discovery Centre! They have something new every time we come, and I see they change over exhibits so often, we miss some while we're gone - what a shame! My kids (four of them) have such different interests but they can all find something to enjoy at Discovery Centre. Can't wait for our next trip! I've also seen that they now host Birthday Parties, Corporate Parties and that type of event. Since the kids love it so much I might plan my next business dinner there!

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Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
On-Site Catering Service
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 800
Total Meeting Room Space (Square Meters): 3,716.1

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