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As one of North America's oldest and most picturesque seaports, Halifax is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Halifax is the capital and commercial centre of Nova Scotia, one of the four provinces of Atlantic Canada.
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Halifax Visitor Information
Explore Nova Scotia Canada
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Travel to Halifax
Flights
Halifax is a non-stop flight from the connecting hubs of Boston, Newark, New York, Detroit, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and London.
Ground Transportation
The Halifax International Airport is located 30 minutes from downtown Halifax.
Taxi Service
A curbside one-way taxi trip to Halifax city center is approximately C$50.
A Sunshine Share-A-Cab offers reasonable advance booking rates of C$30. For more information, their North American toll free number is 1-800-565-8669 or 902 429-5555.
Bus service
Airporter Inc. provides shuttle service to and from various hotels in the Metro Halifax Area. Core hours of operation are 6:00 a.m.–1:00 a.m. daily.
Regular rates for the Airporter service are C$18 for a one-way ticket. Children under 10 years of age accompanied by an adult ride for free.
For more information, call 902-873-2091 or check the Airporter Schedule
To ensure prompt service during anticipated high usage, it would be advisable to let them know of your travel times.
Halifax Metro Transit - local bus service within the city
Canadian Travel Considerations
A passport is required for entry into Canada. If you require a visa to enter Canada, please email us so that we can supply a letter of verification.
Bank or debit cards are widely accepted at ATM bank machines, restaurants, and stores. (Your card should have the Cirrus or Plus logo on it to be compatible.) You should plan to bring Canadian cash or obtain it with your bank card upon arrival. Not all establishments accept American cash, and those that do, particularly restaurants, often use a low exchange rate. Credit cards usually give preferred exchange rates on purchases.
You can purchase long-distance phone cards at newsstands and drugstores throughout the city.
Accommodations
The following locations are within reasonable distance from Dalhousie University and represent a range of prices.
The Lord Nelson Hotel
1515 South Park Street
1-800-565-2020
This Halifax landmark is located directly across from the Public Gardens, and is around the corner from bustling Spring Garden Road with its many shops and restaurants.
Hotel information and online reservations
Holiday Inn Select Halifax Centre
1980 Robie Street Halifax NS B3H 3G5
Direct: 902-423-1161 Facsimile: 902-423-9069
Conveniently located near downtown Halifax.
Hotel website
The Residence Inn by Marriott
1599 Grafton Street, at the corner of Sackville Street
1-800-331-3131
The Residence Inn by Marriott is a new hotel located in the heart of downtown Halifax. The Argyle/Grafton Street area is known for its great selection of restaurants and nightlife. These suites with kitchenettes could be an ideal way for several friends or a family to economize. High speed internet and continental breakfast included.
Cambridge Suites
1583 Brunswick Street
1-800-565-1263
lmacadam@cambridgesuiteshotel.com
The Cambridge Suites Hotel is conveniently located close to the many amenities of Spring Garden Road and the downtown area. Studio suites with a queen-size bed, a pullout sofa in the living room area, kitchenette, and desk area High-speed internet and continental breakfast included.
The Garden Inn
1263 South Park Street
Halifax, NS
Telephone - (902) 492 8577
Toll Free - (877) 414 8577
Fax - (902) 492 1462
A restored Victorian home located just minutes from Canada's only surviving authentic Victorian park, The Public Gardens. The Garden Inn is also just as close to the shops, restaurants, and cafés of downtown Halifax.
Halifax Heritage House Hostel
1253 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS
902 422-3863
This hostel is very well situated in downtown Halifax. Large common-use kitchen. Internet facilities. Private rooms $C50 single, C$7 per additional occupant; four-bed dormitory C$25; 6–8 bed dormitory C$24.
Health Care
Family Focus Medical Clinic
5991 Spring Garden Rd. (main floor, Robie Professional Centre)
420-6060
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 9pm
Sat-Sun 11am - 5pm
Canadian residents pay up front and are reimbursed by their provincial health plan
Visitors to Canada pay $60
photo credit: Ship to Shore Photography 2005/Parks Canada
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