Welcome to the Festival of Rings!
The Festival of Rings goal is to attract new curlers and fans from our many diverse communities and cultures, and to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for those passionate about growing the sport, through the creation of an exciting event that will showcase this diversity through activities, music, art, and curling.
Festival of Rings is open to the general public and is free to attend
Where is it?
The Festival of Rings will take place all around the Canadian Curling Trials venues. Be sure to check out Rogers Square, where there will be many fun activities for your participation!
Rogers Square – Surrounding areas outside the Halifax Convention Centre
1626 Grafton St, Halifax, NS B3J 2C4, Canada
When is it?
Wednesday November 26 -Sunday November 30, 2025
What to Expect
Roger's Square
Bring the whole family to experience curling firsthand! Step into our inflatable curling rinks, test your knowledge with trivia, and enjoy activities designed for every age. Everyone’s invited to play, and no experience is necessary! Check out our full event schedule.
Festival Hub in the patch
HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE – FESTIVAL HUB - ROOM #109
Drop by to meet community groups from Halifax and beyond as they share their traditions and stories. Fun for everyone! Test your knowledge with trivia, play games, and try floor curling – a perfect introduction to the sport we love.
Festival Hub in the patch
THE MYSTERY OF THE TIPI RING – FESTIVAL HUB - ROOM #109
Join us for a learning odyssey. Discover the power and mystery of tipi rings. Through immersive storytelling, explore a mystical tipi design, learn how it was gifted, and uncover its connection to Mi’kmaq ancestral lands.
Session Details:
DATE: Saturday, 29 November 2025
TIME: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Halifax Convention Centre – Festival Hub Room #109
Session Presenters:
Joe Eagle Tail Feathers
(Iitsooah’potah – Attacks/Battles in Water) Blackfoot (Kainai) Ceremonialist
Dr. Christopher Grignard
(Mistaki Oomaka – Mountain Runner) Assistant Professor, Mount Royal University)
Session Overview
5:00 p.m. – Smudging ceremony – everyone welcome!
5:05 p.m. – Welcoming remarks & introduction.
5:20 p.m. – Exclusive video presentation of tipi design.
5: 35 p.m. – Joe Eagle Tail Feathers – Oral presentation on the tipi ring and its connection to the festival.
6:00 p.m. – Christopher Grignard – Q & A facilitation.
BONUS – Session participants are invited to continue the conversation. An additional video from the Blackfoot Odyssey series may be screened.
EVERGREEN FESTIVAL
Try curling with a view! Our come check out our elevated rinks on the waterfront in the winter sport zone!
Festival Hub In the patch
EVERGREEN FESTIVAL – HALIFAX WATERFRONT
Evergreen Festival is a 4-week-long outdoor winter celebration of Nova Scotian food, spirits, craft, art, and memorable experiences.
Our elevated curing rinks will be there for you to try. Come visit us on the waterfront in the winter sport zone!
