Travel and Accommodation

Travel

Halifax is accessible by air (Halifax International Airport), rail, and road. The airport is served by national (Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines) and international flights.

Halifax Airport to downtown transport options

There are lots of options from the city bus ($4.25 for adults/students, requires exact change) , to the Airport Express ($22 one-way, $40 RT), to taxi ($68) and Uber. The airport website has it nicely explained: Transportation – Halifax Stanfield International Airport .

VIA Rail travel discount for Halifax 2022

VALID:May 11th  2022  to  May 22nd   2022
TERRITORY:From all stations throughout the VIA system to Halifax, Nova Scotia and return.
RESTRICTIONS:Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only.
DISCOUNT:10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. “Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied.”
EXCEPTION:Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.
IDENTIFICATION:Participants must reference the event’s VIA convention discount code: 14214.

Accommodation

For your convenience, we have reserved blocks of rooms at a downtown hotel, as well as budget options at Dalhousie University residences. These accommodations are recommended and within walking distance to the Halifax Convention Center, as well as restaurants, the Halifax waterfront, public transportation, and other sites of interests (museums, Citadel Hill, Spring Garden Road). It is advisable to book your hotel accommodations as soon as possible as we do not have large block bookings.

Dates available at special rate: Friday, May 13th to Thursday, May 19th 2022.

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Note that east-west running streets of downtown Halifax are on a steep hill and may pose accessibility issues for some delegates.

Cambridge Suites, 1583 Brunswick St (220 m from HCC)

Book here: askhalifax@cambridgesuiteshotel.com or call toll free 800-565-1263.

Single or double occupancy, studio guestrooms (one or two queen beds). Rate: $225/night (Each additional adult over double occupancy is +$20)

Note that rooms will be available until April 13, 2022. After this time, reservations will be accepted based on availability.

Single or double occupancy, deluxe guestrooms (two queens or one king). Rate: $255/night (Each additional adult over double occupancy is +$20)

Note that rooms will be available until April 13, 2022. After this time, reservations will be accepted based on availability.


Single or Double occupancy, tradition guest rooms (two queens or one king). Rate: $199/night (Each additional adult over double occupancy is +$20)

Dalhousie University Residence

Gerard Hall, 5303 Morris St. (1.1 km) and LeMarchant Place, 1246 Lemarchant St. (2.4km)

Please contact us via phone (902-494-8840 or 1-855-DAL-STAY) or email (stay@dal.ca). Reservations will be accepted based on availability. You can access bookings at https://stay.dal.ca/GACC22.bnb


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