Halifax, Nova Scotia
Music-reactive pixel lighting for Halifax
Halifax lives on its waterfront, and its downtown and neighbourhood business districts work year-round to bring people to the harbour and the main streets. A music-reactive display gives a winter evening on the boardwalk or a main street something to see.
Winter installation in Halifax
Maritime winters alternate between rain, snow and freezing rain, often in the same week, with strong coastal winds, nor'easters and salt air. Moisture, ice and wind matter more than deep cold.
How we install for it
- Corrosion-resistant hardware and sealed connections for salt air.
- Wind-rated anchoring for storm conditions on the waterfront.
- Drip loops and bottom-entry enclosures for mixed precipitation.
- Service visits after major storms on request.
Commercial districts and BIAs in Halifax
Halifax's business districts, from downtown and the waterfront to neighbourhood main streets, run seasonal programming, and hotels, restaurants and retail along the harbour are natural clients for rooflines and feature trees.
When to book
Book in summer for a November install; Atlantic installs are scheduled early to fit travel and freight.
Travel & installation
Installing in Halifax
Installation is available in Halifax and in any city in Canada, with applicable travel charges. Nova Scotia is in Zone 3 · Québec & Atlantic.
Rates for Halifax
- Installation $2,600 per crew-day (two-person crew)
- Travel $3,600 per crew trip (Zone 3 · Québec & Atlantic)
- Accommodation $560 per crew-night on multi-day installs
CAD, plus applicable taxes. Final travel is confirmed in your quote.
Typical installed totals in Halifax
Starting kit price plus estimated crew-days and travel for the standard package layout.
| Package | Kit | Install + travel | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Kit1 crew-days | $6,900 | $6,200 | $13,100 |
| Business Kit1.5 crew-days | $18,500 | $7,500 | $26,000 |
| Plaza / BIA Kit4.5 crew-days | $42,000 | $18,100 | $60,100 |
| Municipal Program12 crew-days | $95,000 | $48,720 | $143,720 |
Budget planner
Plan a display in Halifax
The planner starts with travel for Nova Scotia. Slide the budget to see the layout and an itemised estimate.
Layout for this budget
Control system only (Starter Kit)
$25,000
Adjust props
- Mega trees0
- Roofline runs0
- Wrapped trees0
- Evergreen spirals0
- Pixel arches0
Itemised estimate
Priced as the Starter Kit. Installation in Nova Scotia: Fly-in crews with freight.
| Starter KitPi 5 Light Show controller with USB microphone, Kulp pixel controller running FPP, power supplies, weatherproof enclosure and pre-wired pigtails, with lifetime software | $6,900 | |
| Kit subtotal | $6,900 | |
| InstallationProfessional installation by our two-person crews, commissioning and handover | $2,600 | |
| Travel · Zone 3 · Québec & AtlanticCrew travel to Nova Scotia | $3,600 |
Estimated project total
$13,100
CAD, plus applicable taxes. Kit $6,900 + installation and travel $6,200.
$11,900 of your budget is unallocated (the next prop would go over). We will suggest options in your quote.
Starting prices. Every quote is confirmed after a site review: tree sizes, roofline lengths, power and access change the final figure. Lift or boom rental, permits and electrical work by others are billed at cost if needed.
FAQ
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Send a few photos and the rough size of the frontage, tree or street. We reply within 24 hours with a recommendation and an itemised quote in Canadian dollars, installation and travel included.