The Gift Bank is available to provincial departments, boards, agencies, commissions, crown corporations and MLAs. The Gift Bank supports gift giving for official government business for:

  • Official Visits: For presenting or exchanging gifts with dignitaries and leaders during official visits or trade missions.  
  • Employee Recognition: To honour and recognize public employees for notable professional milestones.  
  • Awards: To accompany awards given by the Province. 
  • Other Occasions: as determined appropriate by a deputy head.

Shop online

To shop online, click on "Log in" at the top of this page.

When you reach the My NS Account page, enter your government email (firstname.lastname@novascotia.ca) and password (network password).

In person shopping

You can also visit us in person to make a purchase.

Please note:

  • Notice: 48 hours advance notice is appreciated. Large orders may require additional time. 
  • Payment: Invoices to departments are paid by Journal Voucher. If you work for a branch of government unable to pay this way, cheques or money orders are accepted.  
  • Approval: All purchases must be approved by a deputy head, CEO or an appropriate Manager.  

If you do not find an item that suits your needs, we can arrange custom orders. Contact us!

Need help? Reach out by phone, email or stop by if you have any questions.

Contact Us

  • Nova Scotia Gift Bank Executive Council Office

    One Government Place
    Barrington Level
    1700 Granville Street
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    B3J 1X5

  • Mailing Address

    Nova Scotia Gift Bank
    Executive Council Office
    P.O. Box 2125
    Halifax, Nova Scotia
    B3J 3B7

    General: 902-424-3692
    Email:  GiftBank@novascotia.ca

  • Gift Bank Hours

    Monday - Friday
    8:30 am – 4:00 pm