An entertainment extravaganza, it involves not only military displays and entertainments but a wide range of civilian acts too. It features over 2,000 International and Canadian performers and draws audiences in excess of 60,000 over the full week. The acts include choirs, dancers, massed pipes and drums, gymnasts and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The tattoo sets out to present a world-class international event that will stimulate Canadian patriotism, educate youth, recognize the country's debt to the Canadian Forces and attract tourists to Nova Scotia.

Times
Various. A full programme is available from the organiser website prior to the event.