A prominent waterfront site will soon hit the market, as Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC) prepares to relocate its Halifax casino further inland to Dartmouth Crossing. A newly announced agreement with the casino operator, Great Canadian Entertainment, includes plans for a new purpose-built gaming facility to open by the end of 2029. In the interim, NSGC intends to lease the current venue back from its future owner and keep the waterfront location open until its replacement is ready.

The existing operating contract gives the Nova Scotia government the right to acquire the site from Great Canadian Entertainment. The casino operator has now secured an additional 25-year operational term for the new Dartmouth-based facility, and can also revert to the current agreement with NSGC should the new development not proceed.

“We recognize the Province’s strong desire to unlock the full value of the property where our Halifax operation currently sits, and we are pleased to move forward with an exciting, refreshed vision for gaming entertainment in the Nova Scotia market,” says Matthew Anfinson, chief executive officer of Great Canadian Entertainment.

“Great Canadian has the expertise and track record we need to ensure the continued success of casino operations in our province,” maintains Nova Scotia’s acting Finance and Treasury Board Minister Timothy Halman. “This move also creates an opportunity for new development in downtown Halifax.”

The waterfront site will be listed for sale with CBRE Halifax. Construction of the new casino is expected to begin once all required development and building approvals are in place.