Top 25 Halifax Influencers on Instagram (Sep 2026)

Sehmat Suri describes herself as the voice of a Calcuttan in Mi'kma'ki, covering lifestyle, travel, comedy and social justice. A+ at 90 combines 27,394 average Reel views against 16,554 followers, 27% of the audience in Halifax and 75% real followers.

Brett Ruskin reports and works as a VJ for the CBC News Network. A at 88 combines 19,524 average Reel views against 14,393 followers, 28% of the audience in Halifax and 86% real followers.

Dave Culligan founded threesixfive.media and splits his time between Halifax and Toronto. A at 82 combines 9,306 average Reel views against 10,188 followers, 29% of the audience in Halifax and 87% real followers.

Paige Smithers posts fashion, travel and east coast living and is represented by a talent agency. B at 78 combines 9,754 average Reel views against 13,120 followers, 26% of the audience in Halifax and 89% real followers.

Kellie Lynn photographs weddings and special moments across Southern Ontario and the Maritimes. B at 76 combines 9,319 average Reel views against 10,820 followers, 23% of the audience in Halifax and 84% real followers.

Keyaira Snow appeared on Canada's Shore for MTV and Paramount Plus Canada. B at 71 combines 14,535 average Reel views against 19,865 followers, 20% of the audience in Halifax and 82% real followers.

Emerson Roach tattoos out of Daydreamers Beauty Studio, working flash and custom pieces for all bodies and skin tones. B at 69 combines 6,387 average Reel views against 11,562 followers, 22% of the audience in Halifax and 83% real followers.

Dave Sampson writes and performs as a songwriter booked through Paquin Artists. B at 69 combines 7,835 average Reel views against 10,798 followers, 16% of the audience in Halifax and 87% real followers.

Alex MacAskill runs a print and design studio out of Kjipuktuk, Halifax. B at 69 combines 1,738 average Reel views against 10,225 followers, 27% of the audience in Halifax and 86% real followers.

Rachelle Gammon tattoos at 66 Lyle Street and travels for guest spots, with a hub-city session in October and California in November. B at 67 combines 7,197 average Reel views against 11,127 followers, 16% of the audience in Halifax and 81% real followers.

Rebecca O'Quinn makes and sells prints through Heirloom Halifax and Perennial Print Co, with her books currently closed to new orders. B at 65 combines 13,739 average Reel views against 21,027 followers, 17% of the audience in Halifax and 86% real followers.

Alfred Burgesson is building two ventures, fromthegroundup.ai and Tribe Network, and previously advised Canada's Minister of AI. B at 65 combines 4,004 average Reel views against 14,283 followers, 29% of the audience in Halifax and 83% real followers.

Janna Wilton makes nature-inspired art meant to bring the outdoors into a home. C at 64 combines 3,173 average Reel views against 13,372 followers, 19% of the audience in Halifax and 87% real followers.

Mya Foxx is a drag performer who appeared on Canada's Drag Race Season 6 and hosts at Stardust Bar. C at 63 combines 7,349 average Reel views against 19,895 followers, 24% of the audience in Halifax and 85% real followers.

Eastern Legends captures car culture around Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, from a Skyline GT-R to a 335i. C at 55 combines 11,940 average Reel views against 21,696 followers, 15% of the audience in Halifax and 74% real followers.

Mark Grantham is a Halifax photographer whose bio reads only that some moments are worth painting. C at 54 combines 2,057 average Reel views against 21,523 followers, 16% of the audience in Halifax and 84% real followers.

Adam Cornick works as a freelance photographer and author in Nova Scotia and sells prints of his work. C at 51 combines 22,715 average Reel views against 28,097 followers, 14% of the audience in Halifax and 84% real followers.

Sarah and Kenny Macalpine run a Nova Scotia flower farm with weddings, workshops and a U-pick season at the Wolfville Farmers Market. C at 50 combines 6,954 average Reel views against 20,706 followers, 13% of the audience in Halifax and 86% real followers.

Gin.wolf tattoos out of Crooked Finger Studio in Kjipuktuk, Nova Scotia, and keeps bookings open by email. D at 48 combines 5,174 average Reel views against 13,622 followers, 19% of the audience in Halifax and 83% real followers.

Nicole, who posts as Ohdina, is a milliner and maker balancing her craft with raising young children. D at 47 combines 5,116 average Reel views against 11,695 followers, 15% of the audience in Halifax and 81% real followers.

Wynand van Niekerk draws storefront and urban architectural sketches from cities around the world, based in Halifax. D at 47 combines 6,246 average Reel views against 10,970 followers, 13% of the audience in Halifax and 86% real followers.

Trina Lee, 49, shares bodybuilding and fitness content about rebuilding and reinventing in midlife. D at 45 combines 5,300 average Reel views against 19,503 followers, 15% of the audience in Halifax and 68% real followers.

Jake's Escapes is the travel diary of Jake, a photographer from the East Coast who shoots landscapes at home and abroad. D at 44 combines 3,646 average Reel views against 19,473 followers, 14% of the audience in Halifax and 84% real followers.

Shannon, the Bootie Foodie, covers food, travel, wellness and local finds around Halifax and Atlantic Canada. D at 44 combines 3,595 average Reel views against 11,449 followers, 14% of the audience in Halifax and 96% real followers.

Quake Matthews makes music as an artist and producer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. D at 43 combines 14,109 average Reel views against 45,829 followers, 13% of the audience in Halifax and 82% real followers.