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    Follow Halifax, Nova Scotia on Pinterest and enter the Best of Halifax Pin & Win Travel Contest to win the Halifax vacation of a lifetime.

    Halifax, NS (PRWEB) August 07, 2012

    Today marks the launch of Destination Halifax’s newest contest, using the web’s fastest growing social media platform, Pinterest.

    Capturing the region’s most outstanding culinary experiences, outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, and music/entertainment activities, The Best of Halifax Pin & Win Travel Contest gives Canadians the opportunity to share what they would love to experience during their dream Halifax holiday for a chance to win a customized vacation of a lifetime.

    To enter the contest, people are invited to visit http://www.destinationhalifax.com/boh where they can pin five or more Best of Halifax images/prizes to their Pinterest account.

    The Best of Halifax contest winner will receive their choice of five of the Best of Halifax experiences they pinned plus return airfare for two, 5-nights hotel accommodation, a car rental package, and a collection of fine Nova Scotian food and wine products. Prize options range from sailing aboard a tall ship; local culinary and sightseeing tours; passes to the city’s most popular cultural and historic attractions; golf, bike, and kayak experiences; handcrafted NovaScotian Crystal; a night out at the theatre, and many more Halifax holiday experiences. The Best of Halifax Pin & Win Contest lets Canadians choose the prizes that suit their personal taste for fun and adventure in Halifax, the place where Nova Scotia comes together. For the full list of prizes and contest rules, visit the contest website. Contest closes Sept. 4th.

    The launch of the Best of Halifax contest follows the launch of the Destination Halifax Pinterest account last week, which features 16 different boards full of inspiring images and ideas for deciding what to do in Halifax. To discover Halifax, Nova Scotia on Pinterest, visit http://www.pinterest.com/halifaxns.

    About Destination Halifax


    Destination Halifax is a partnership of the Province of Nova Scotia, the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Hotel Association of Nova Scotia, the World Trade and Convention Centre, and participating industry members. Since its inception in 2002, Destination Halifax has operated with a goal of promoting the Halifax Regional Municipality as a year-round destination of choice for business and leisure travelers.

    Andrea Young, Communications/Web Manager
    Destination Halifax
    902-423-1133
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