Casino Nova Scotia will relocate its Halifax operations to a new, purpose-built facility in Dartmouth Crossing, Great Canadian Entertainment and the Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation (NSGC) announced.
The project is expected to become a key tourism and entertainment destination in the region. NSGC will acquire the current Halifax casino property and sell it to a third party, while leasing it back to Great Canadian so the casino can continue operating until the new Dartmouth Crossing facility opens, planned for 2029.
Matthew Anfinson, CEO at Great Canadian Entertainment, said: “We recognise 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.”
“There is much work to undertake to bring this vision to life, so it is very much ‘business as usual’ for our valued team members and guests at Casino Nova Scotia’s Halifax location. Today’s announcement marks a major milestone for Casino Nova Scotia and the Province; we are very proud to continue to invest and operate in Nova Scotia,” he concluded.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Timothy Halman, acting on behalf of Treasury Board Minister John Lohr, said: “We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Great Canadian Entertainment for a new, modern casino in Dartmouth. Great Canadian has the expertise and track record we need to ensure the continued success of casino operations in our province.”
The new casino will operate under a 25-year agreement once it opens. Construction will begin after all approvals are in place, and if the project does not proceed, the Halifax casino will continue as usual.
In the meantime, Casino Nova Scotia’s existing waterfront site will remain fully operational with no day-to-day impact, and no interruption is expected throughout the construction of the new facility.
Original article: https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/01/16/117157-casino-nova-scotia-to-move-halifax-operations-to-dartmouth-crossing
