Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will travel to Nova Scotia from Sunday to Wednesday for a goodwill visit that highlights the long-standing relationship between Boston and the Canadian province, first established after Boston provided aid following the 1917 Halifax explosion.
According to the City of Boston release, during her visit, Mayor Wu will attend the Tree for Boston cutting ceremony — the first time a Boston mayor has participated — to mark the annual tradition of Nova Scotia sending a Christmas tree to Boston as a gesture of gratitude. This year’s tree is a 45-foot white spruce from Lunenburg County.
Her itinerary includes meetings with Canadian officials, a visit to the Health Innovation Hub to discuss healthcare collaboration, and a tour of the Port Innovation, Engagement and Research (PIER) facility focused on transportation and logistics. She is also scheduled to meet with the Halifax Port Authority and exchange gifts with Halifax Mayor Andy Filmore.
Mayor Wu will participate in the tree-cutting ceremony before returning to Boston on November 12. The Christmas tree is expected to arrive at Boston Common on November 18 at 11 a.m., where the public will be invited to attend a welcoming celebration.
