CITYnews halifax : Halifax forewarns of busy weekend with upcoming Sail GP competition

CITYnewshalifax / By Steve Gow

With this weekend’s upcoming Sail GP Grand Prix quickly approaching, the municipality is issuing some early caution.

Events get underway on Friday when the Sail GP Rockwool Canada Sail Grand Prix kicks off a busy weekend in the downtown.

The popular sporting event is sure to attract many fans as well as hundreds of participants and their families, which the city says will create a packed waterfront and congested downtown.

As a result, the HRM says Haligonians should be aware of some disruptions, such as a closure on Argyle Street, which will shut down between Carmichael and Prince streets each evening to accommodate free post-race concerts from 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Ferry service will also be impacted, with the Alderney and Woodside ferries halted daily from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. to make way for the races.

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Shuttle bus service between Alderney and Water street terminals will replace ferry service during this time, along with a Woodside service on Friday only.

In a release, the municipality is reminding residents that drones are not allowed to fly over the event, however residents are welcome to watch the competition for free along the waterfront.