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Official Rules

Dine Around Halifax 2026 Contest

Eligibility

  • Must be 19 years of age or older
  • Must be a resident of Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Employees of Halifamous, Burnside Brewing, and participating restaurants are not eligible

Entry Period

  • Check-ins available February 1-28, 2026
  • Glass redemption available through March 31, 2026
  • Prize draw will occur after February 28, 2026

How to Enter

  • No purchase necessary to enter. Check-ins do not require a purchase—participants may visit a restaurant and check in without ordering.
  • Register your digital passport at halifamous.ca/dine-around
  • Visit participating restaurants and check in using the passport
  • Maximum of 10 check-ins per participant (one per restaurant)
  • Check-ins can be verified via GPS or honor system

Entry Structure

Entries are earned based on check-in count with escalating rewards for early visits:

  • 1st check-in: 1 entry
  • 2nd check-in: 2 entries
  • 3rd check-in: 3 entries (also unlocks free pint glass)
  • 4th-10th check-ins: 1 entry each
  • Maximum base entries: 13 (from 10 check-ins)

Bonus Entries

Earn additional entries through the following bonus opportunities:

  • Newsletter Subscription: Subscribe to the Halifamous newsletter for 1 bonus entry
  • Burnside Partner Restaurants: Check-ins at designated Burnside partner restaurants earn 2x entries (double the normal entry value for that check-in)

Bonus entries are applied automatically when conditions are met.

Prizes

  • Grand Prize: "Beer for a Year" from Burnside Brewing - one case of beer per month for 12 months (approximate retail value: $300 CAD)
  • Second Prize: VIP tickets for two to the Winter Warmers Finale show (approximate retail value: $100 CAD)
  • Participation Reward: Free Burnside Brewing pint glass for all participants who complete 3 or more check-ins (while supplies last)

Winner Selection

  • Winners are selected by weighted random draw based on total entries earned
  • Draw will occur within 7 days of the entry period closing
  • Winners will be notified via email within 48 hours of the draw
  • Winners must respond within 72 hours to claim their prize
  • If a winner does not respond, an alternate winner will be selected

General Conditions

  • Prizes are non-transferable and have no cash value
  • By entering, participants agree to these Official Rules
  • Halifamous and Burnside Brewing reserve the right to modify or cancel the contest at any time
  • Participants must pick up their pint glass in person at Burnside Brewing (21 Frazee Avenue, Dartmouth)
  • Pint glasses must be claimed by March 31, 2026

Privacy

By registering, you consent to the collection and use of your information as follows:

  • Your email address will be used to notify you if you win and for contest administration
  • If you opt in, your email may be shared with Burnside Brewing for their marketing communications
  • If you opt in to SMS notifications, your phone number may be used for promotional messages
  • See our Privacy Policy for more details

Sponsor

This contest is sponsored by Halifamous in partnership with Burnside Brewing.

Last updated: February 2026