Metro Guide Publishing has been publishing magazines in Atlantic Canada for over 40 years. As one of the largest independent, full-service publishing houses in this region, we proudly serve our communities at home and promote our many talents to the world. Our constant presence in our community and the markets we serve is key to our success.

Metro Guide Publishing specializes in advertising sales, financial management, invoicing and collection services, editorial development and writing, creative direction, graphic design, production and distribution. We have 13 employees based in our Halifax office, with freelancers and contract employees working in communities throughout Atlantic Canada. Our talented team of employees create award-winning publications and strive for publishing excellence.  

Community Involvement
Community involvement is an important part of Metro Guide Publishing. Our staff members serve on various committees, boards, volunteer initiatives and special activities that support our communities, our sectors and the interests of our readers and our advertisers. These include:

• The Greater Halifax Partnership – Investor Level Partner
• Spring Garden Road Business Commission – marketing committee and active members
• Downtown Business Commission – marketing committee and board member
• Skål (an international tourism group) – past president and active members
• Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS) – Pineapple Awards committee and active members
• Destination Halifax – active members
• Canadian Progress Club, Halifax-Cornwallis – past president and active member
• Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia – active members and sponsors
• Hotel Association of Nova Scotia – active members and sponsors
• Feed Nova Scotia – active members and past board member
• Kids Help Phone – Designer Showcase Chairs and supporters
• Atlantic Journalism Association– active members
• Atlantic Magazine Association – board members and active members
• Neptune Fundraising Committee Literacy Networks – tutoring and board member
• NS Writers’ Federation – active member
• Journalism University of King's College Halifax – active mentor for the Ian Wiseman Mentorship Program
• Children’s Wish Foundation – supporter
• Canadian Diabetes Foundation – supporter
• Habitat for Humanity – supporter
• Symphony Nova Scotia -– supporter
• Salvation Army – supporter
• Magazines Canada – active members
• Run for the Cure – supporter
• Autism Golf Ball – sponsor
• Chair-A-Tea – sponsor
• ICE Awards – sponsor
• Jazz Fest – sponsor
• Port Days – sponsor