Behind The Scenes

Survival Systems Training: Nova Scotia employs people in some of the most dangerous occupations in the world. What do we do to prepare these people and mitigate the dangers? Fortunately, we have amazing people who are absolutely dedicated to keeping these people safe. Come with the team as we explore safety at Survival Systems Training in real ocean scenarios — Thunder, darkness, lightning, heavy seas, it's ALL here.

Neptune Theatre: We tread the boards and see what goes into making a live production magical at Canada's "Stratford of the East." We visit Neptune Theatre which has been entertaining theatre audiences in Halifax since 1915, even surviving a devastating fire.

Halifax Harbour Bridges: Residents of Dartmouth and Halifax have had a bridge link since April 2, 1955. We find out what it takes to keep the bridges working and safe for the 54,000 residents who cross them every single day. P.S. We climbed to the TOP of the east tower! Join us.

Olands Brewery: The Oland Brewery is Nova Scotia’s largest beer producer and part of the community for more than 130 years. It has been in its current north end Halifax location since 1905. We find out what it's like to brew and bottle this Nova Scotian legacy.

Aqualitis: What goes into making top notch organic medical cannabis? A lot! Including koi, believe it or not. Join us as we go from plant to finished product at Aqualitis, Nova Scotia's premiere grower of medical grade cannabis.

Bespoke Motor Company: In the restored Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, where Viola Desmond unwittingly began a crusade against segregation, The Bespoke Motor Company is a luxury restorer of 4 x 4 vehicles. Come with the team as we get to know the people who passionately redesign and recreate these custom vehicles.

A.F. Theriault & Son: Boats have been manufactured at the A.F. Theriault boat yard in Metegan since 1938, recently surpassing 1000 builds. The team learns what it takes to design, build, maintain and launch craft ranging from lobster boats to passenger and car ferries.

Construction Safety Nova Scotia/Mainland Nova Scotia Building Trades Council: Employment in the trades often means working in hazardous areas or with hazardous materials. We learn how we keep critical workers safe and secure, including our own crew, as they film and/or build the future Nova Scotia.

Tri-Star Industries: Many people may not know it, but Yarmouth is home to a world class industry leader in the production of customized emergency, fire and mobile command vehicles. Today we see how the people of Tri-Star Industries have captured the world stage with their dedication to creating such remarkable vehicles.

Bide Awhile: Today we enjoy a rejuvenating and relaxing session of cat yoga. Wait! What? Join us as we visit Bide Awhile Animal Shelter an animal rescue with a unique mission — to value the relationship that humans and animals enjoy. As such, they work hard to place animals in loving environments. And did we mention cat yoga?

Bedford Institute of Oceanography (BIO): Over the last 50 years BIO, located on Bedford Basin has become Canada's largest centre for ocean research, providing advice and support to government decision making. We visit this impressive facility to find out just what happens under the "New Bridge” and the scientists who are dedicated to doing so.

Clark's Harbour Seafood: If you guessed that beautiful Clark's Harbour is the lobster capital of Canada, give yourself a prize! We suggest lobster. One of the premier, state-of-the-art lobster facilities is at Clark's Harbour Seafood. Join us as we profile the people and processes involved in making sure these delicious crustaceans are kept in prime condition, even if those lobsters are travelling around the world.

Halifax Shipyard: No one can look down Halifax Harbour from the bridge and not see the expanse that is the Halifax Shipyard. Tasked with building a fleet of new vessels for the arctic and the next generation of surface warships for Canada, it is a vibrant and world class facility. But what does it take to choreograph the building of such cutting-edge vessels? Join the team as we watch the creation of ships from flat steel to functioning ships for the Canadian Navy.