Movies are the movies, and there's no competition with Cineplex, but there could be some…read moreimprovements .. better washrooms , HANDS FREE TAPS , because everyone uses their hands to eat popcorn too.. just an overall upgrade I guess , very outdated , both the front lobby and rear washrooms There was butter on our seats , it was too cold , and the AVX theatre seats squeak now when you go back, which is distracting during a quiet scene needless to say! Nice overall spot , lots of theatre rooms , good popcorn , friendly staff, good sound.

My friends and I went to Cineplex Cinemas Saint John over the weekend, now this isn't the first…read moretime that i have visited this place , i have been coming here ever since i was a little kid, back when it used to be called "Empire Theaters". This place has gotten so good over the years, the food is really good, and well made. The seating within the theaters is really comfortable and relaxing and doesn't get uncomfortable when there are films that are hours and hours long! I would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone, it has never disappointed me over the years!

A beautiful theatre with great performances. Really is a shame theatre isn't as appreciated here as…read moreit use to be.

I went in early, bought tickets for Ironman. Since it was early we played air hockey a while. We…read morehad lots of time, so we bout snacks and went to the theater. I had bought the extra large popcorn just so i could get the refill. After waiting in the theater for more than 1/2 an hour we ate the popcorn and 5 movie I went for the refill. When I reached the consession stand the clerk told me I would have to pay for the butter. I said i knew that and was ok with it. Then he passed me a bag of popcorn without butter and said they ran out of butter because they were closing. I asked why they were closing 6 minutes into the movie? I did not get a reply. I took the popcorn back to my son. He had a couple, then asked if there w butter on it. I explained how they ran out. Really they put the dispenser away to cean it. He would not ea any more. I ate only a few more, but when the movie was over the bag was full. I left it on the consession counter. I had a poor experience on an evening out with my son due to someone cleaning up the butter dispencer 6 minutes into the movie. Sad to say I may try netflicks because of this. The only reason there are 2 stars is because the movie was good.

Came to Al Whittle Theatre last month while on my first ever trip to Nova Scotia…read more The Al Whittle Theatre was hosting films for the Devour Fest in Wolfville and what a treat it was. The venue was comfy, large enough for the festival yet intimate. The sound was great and the stage perfect for a cast discussion afterwards. The coffee shop attached, Just Us Cafe, is lovely and quite inviting with large glass/roll up bay doors that must be heavenly in the warmer summer months. A true gem in Wolfville! Loved it!

Great theatre space with 160 pretty comfy seats, a movable lighting grid and good sound space with…read morebaffle control. CBC has recorded concerts here. It is used frequently as a movie theatre utilizing their digital projector with cinema server. Some presenters have put satellite into the theatre and are receiving live broadcasts from elsewhere on the planet (dance, theatre, music, etc). The Fundy Film Society is one of the main presenters and brings in cinema that you rarely see in the larger cities, let alone in a small burg like Wolfville. The fall Slow Food Film Festival, DEVOUR, is also presented here. And it is a venue for the Deep Roots Music Festival. And Summer Valley Theatre. And Night Kitchens plus various CD release events. Just Us Cafe is the front of the building and acts as the concession for the various events, although they do close early so there's no hanging around after the show for coffee-fuelled discussions; it's next door to Paddy's Pub for that. The theatre lobby does provide an intimate after-screening venue when needed, or a wine & cheese gathering, as it always has art displayed on its walls, doubling as Jack's Gallery. The space is fully decked out for the 21st century and is bringing "the world to Wolfville". The Acadia Cinema Coop is the building co-owner, with Just Us Cafe as another co-owner, plus hundreds of locals who have bought shares in the operation. They are the facilitators but do not present productions themselves, other than the occasional freebie or fundraiser (of which there are many here). A good venue for entertainment or town hall type meetings.

Nostalgia awaits you in Coldbrook, Nova Scotia, one of the few drive-in's left and run by a charity…read moreto boot! If you will be spending a Friday night (in the summer) in the Valley, this is a must on your itenerary. Run by the Lion's Club, they strive to offer the latest movies, but no matter, who doesn't love fresh popcorn and the comfort of being in your own car?

I LOVE the drive-in theatre! It is approximately 1.5 hours away from Halifax (easy to get to,…read moredirections on their website). They have a canteen (prices also on website). Typically they show 2 movies/night on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You can stay for one or both of the movies. They have a great variety - comedies, scary movies, kid friendly movies. The cost is $25 per carload (3+ people), $18 for a couple, $10 single. Considering it's $10+ for a movie at Cineplex plus their ridiculous food prices... the drive-in is pretty reasonable and is a much more exciting experience! You can stay in your car or bring a portable radio and sit outside. There are washrooms and even a Tim Hortons nearby if you need to grab a coffee for the drive home! If you go to their website you can sign up for emails - the only emails they send are once a week to announce the features playing that weekend and the start time (which changes due to the time the sun sets!). HIGHLY recommended!!!

The Chester Play House is situated in downtown Chester. It was built in 1938 as a movie theater…read more In 1968 it held its first live entertainment production. A lot has been done with the Playhouse over the years, but it remains as one of the greatest places to see a play or view live entertainment , The inside of the theatre has a balcony section as well as lower seating for 176 in total. The Playhouse has a very warm appeal, it takes you back for those who can remember ,to the old style theatres. There has been some great talent come through the doors and grace the stage. It is a first rate Playhouse.

Well it was interesting to see how much I enjoyed this small little theatre. My Niece has become…read moreinterested in theatre and has enjoyed many plays at this particular Playhouse. This is a staple in Chester for the folks that live there. Great live entertainment though out the year. Visiting this small and cozy playhouse I have leaned that it used to me a old movie theatre that was done over to the Playhouse. The Staff are truly amazing with the work that they do with the kids to have them up and running for these productions. Cynthia I think is here name normally creates these plays and directs all these children. Hats off to her for all her hard work. Catch a play some night or in the summer get the venue as they do have local artist as well as different things going on through the summer.

We really enjoyed our experience at this museum. The main reason were the very good docents on each…read morefloor. They really got into their topics and so brought the fishing life to life. The key ones were the lobster, dory and the Bluenose. Bringing coins if you want to park on the street. 2CD per hour. We stayed about two hours because the docents were so interesting to talk to. The main parking lot was 4 CD per hour and it was full at 3 o'clock on a Friday in October. Overall nice museum with excelente help, even the front desk people made us feel welcome beyond normal.

At the recommendation of locals, we stopped into the Fisherie's Museum of the Atlantic on our…read morewhirlwind 4 day trip to Nova Scota last month. We made a day of visiting Lunenburg and got to see the Blue Nose. Unfortunately, end of October means the tourism season is over and 50% of the town was shut down and the museum talks, guided tours, and extras were not operational. The Blue Nose was outside and being prepared for winter and was no longer accessible to museum patrons. The upside? I think admission was only $5 as it was off season. Inside, you'll find a small aquarium, artifacts of Atlantic fishing life, and stories galore from rum running prohibition to sea monsters. There's a small movie theatre that has an ongoing rotating display of documentary style films. There are three floors here plus the outside where the Bluenose replica is. Fear not, however, there are elevators if your party requires. All in all, I'd like to come back but when it's tourism season and the displays and tours are active.

I was invited to one of the segments on one of the days the festival was going on a couple weekends…read moreago.... and I LOVED it! It was the Gospel segment on a Sunday. And the term Gospel was loosely used...mostly just folk music from all over the region... there was all kinds of music played during this segment. And the pure, raw talent of all of the performers were just so fantastic to listen to. Also, I can't say enough about the production they put in... They flawlessly transitioned between performer and performer on the one stage without delays or fumbling around...and at the end, all of them on the one stage all together at one time, it was really a great event. I would recommend this to locals and visitors alike! Don't miss out next year.

From the owner: The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival brings the best in traditional and contemporary folk music to…read morethe beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. We are Nova Scotia's longest-running folk festival and have showcased great Nova Scotian, Canadian, and international talent during our 25 years. We are proud to have introduced many of the Maritimes' best-loved musicians to a wider audience on our stages. Lunenburg literally bursts at the seams with music and Festival goers during the four days of Folk Harbour. With a long history of good weather (knock wood), fantastic music, and unmatched atmosphere, music lovers of all ages are in for non-stop entertainment.

Good selection of beer, friendly bartender, and great traditional Irish music on most Tuesday…read moreevenings from 7 p.m.

Was there for 30 minutes, the music was fun but I never got a drink, and was told to wait until a…read moretour bus full of people got theirs first with their tickets, while I wanted to pay for a my drink. Bummer.