WELCOME PACKAGE

Welcome to K'jipuktuk (Halifax), ! We hope you enjoy the 9th Annual Critical Dietetics Conference, as well as your stay in this city. On the pages of this welcome package you’ll find the following information to help guide you:

Introduction to the Region …………………..…………………….……………………..……….1 Transportation from Halifax Stanfield Airport………..………….………………………….….…2 Accommodation in Halifax Regional Municipality……………….…………………………..…..3-4 Halifax Stanfield Airport to Accommodations……………………...……………………………5-8 Halifax Stanfield Airport to Mount Saint Vincent University …………………….……..…………9 Transportation Within Halifax Regional Municipality…………………………………………….10 Accommodations to Mount Saint Vincent University…………………………………………11-14 Local Events and Activities ………………………………………………………………………15

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Introduction K'jipuktuk (Halifax) and Nova Scotia are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) People first signed with the British Crown in 1725. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. This October is Mi’kmaq History Month, for more information on Mi’kmaq history and events, please see: https://mikmaqhistorymonth.ca/mikmaq-history/. For people new to the area, it can be very confusing when someone refers to Halifax, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), or one of the many regions. HRM is a large geographical area, about the size of Prince Edward Island, which covers various combined municipalities that were previously separate. Referring to HRM or Halifax could mean any number of places and is very non-specific, including the following general regions: Bedford-Sackville, Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, , Eastern Shore, , North End, Peggy’s Cove, and the West End. These regions can be further broken down to any number of smaller neighbourhoods. When using transportation around HRM, keep these regions in mind when thinking about where you are and where you want to go.

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Transportation from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Halifax 1) operates its MetroX service from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax, and vice versa. The #320 bus operates every 30 minutes during peak morning (6 am to 9 am) and afternoon (3 pm to 6 pm) times. The regular schedule departs every 60 minutes. Fares are $3.50 for adults/students and $2.75 for children/seniors. Exact fare is required. The #320 is accessible for individuals who use wheelchairs.

More information, the bus schedule, and route map can be found here: https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit/routes-schedules/-service

2) Maritime Bus’s Halifax Airport Shuttle from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax (including various ) offers one-way fares at $22/person tax included. You can book online or by calling 1-902-429-2029 local or 1-844-378-6880. You must book ahead of time, be ready to board at the departure time, and have ID ready.

More information and the bus schedule can be found here: https://maritimebus.com/halifax-airport-shuttle/.

3) Airport Car Services are available curbside in the arrivals area for all arriving flights. A one-way trip to Halifax city centre is $64.00 by taxi. Shared ride service may also be available. For more information, check at the Ground Transportation kiosk in the domestic arrivals area. 4) Driver Dave’s offers car transportation from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax and some of HRM, 24 hours a day. Group rates (3 or more) are $20 per person, pairs are $25 per person, and individuals are $35 per person. For new bookings please contact between 8:00am - 10:30pm or online anytime. You can book by phone at 1-902-441-4428. Online booking and more information can be found here: https://driverdaves.com/ 4) NEED-A-LIFT Transportation Services provides wheelchair accessible bus and taxi service to downtown Halifax and surrounding areas. Reservations require 24 hours’ notice and may be made online or by calling (902)-222-LIFT (5438). Fares vary based on zones in Halifax Regional Municipality. More information and the booking request form can be found here: http://www.needalift.ca/request-a-pickup/

5) Car Rentals are conveniently located in the Lower Level of the Airport Parkade. Follow the signs in the arrivals area. There are many different rental agencies, which must be contacted directly. Passengers interested in renting vehicles with accessible services/features should contact the rental car company directly for information.

Reservation information for multiple agencies can be found here: https://halifaxstanfield.ca/transportation/car-rentals/

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Accommodations

1) Lord Nelson & Suites 1515 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 2L2 Phone: 1-800-565-2020

Located in downtown Halifax. The offers a rate of $165/night for Mount Saint Vincent University. When making your reservation, mention the name of the conference and university, and ask for the special rate of $165. To ensure room availability, please make your reservation ahead of time, because early October can be busy. When checking in, you must have your ID ready. More information can be found at https://lordnelsonhotel.ca/accommodations.

2) Halifax Hotel 1990 , Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 1P2 Phone: 1-902-425-6700

Located in downtown Halifax. To ensure room availability, please make your reservation ahead of time, because early October can be busy. More information can be found at https://www.hotelhalifax.ca/rooms. 4

3) Chateau Bedford Hotel and Suites 133 Kearney Lake Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3M 4P3 Phone: 1-800-565-3086

Located in Bedford. To ensure room availability, please make your reservation ahead of time, because early October can be busy. More information can be found at https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/trademark/halifax-nova-scotia/chateau-halifax-trademark- collection-by-wyndham/overview.

4) Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Bedford 980 Parkland Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 4Y7 Phone: 1-877-660-8550

Located in Bedford, make sure to specify the Bedford location. To ensure room availability, please make your reservation ahead of time, because early October can be busy. More information can be found at: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/halifax/yhzpd/hoteldetail# 5

Halifax Stanfield Airport to Accommodations General timing and directions vary based on travel method, always check the schedules and routes of relevant buses, shuttles, or other car services. Google Maps can be very helpful.

1) Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

1. Get on NS-102 S from Bell Blvd 2. Continue to Dartmouth 3. Continue on Woodland Ave/NS-118. 4. Take Angus L. Macdonald Bridge ($1 toll) and Gottingen St to South Park St

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2) Hotel Halifax

1. Get on NS-102 S from Bell Blvd 2. Follow NS-102 S to Nova Scotia Trunk 1 E in Bedford 3. Get on NS-111 N in Dartmouth from Nova Scotia Trunk 7 E 4. Continue on NS-111 N to Halifax. Take Angus L. Macdonald Bridge ($1 toll). Take the Barrington Street exit. 5. Follow Barrington St to your destination

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3) Chateau Bedford Hotel and Suites

1. Get on NS-102 S from Bell Blvd 2. Follow NS-102 S to Kearney Lake Rd in Kearney Lake. (signs for Nova Scotia 2 Trunk//Kearney Lake Road) 3. Take exit 2 from NS-102 S and continue to destination.

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4) Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Bedford

1. Get on NS-102 S from Bell Blvd 2. Follow NS-102 S to Kearney Lake Rd in Kearney Lake. Take exit 2 from NS-102 S (signs for Nova Scotia 2 Trunk/Dunbrack Street/Kearney Lake Road) 3. Turn right onto Parkland Dr and continue to your destination.

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Halifax Stanfield Airport to Mount Saint Vincent University

1. Get on NS-102 S from Bell Blvd 2. Follow NS-102 S to Kearney Lake Rd in Kearney Lake. Take exit 2 from NS-102 S (signs for Nova Scotia 2 Trunk/Dunbrack Street/Kearney Lake Road) 3. Turn left to stay on Kearney Lake Rd 4. Turn right onto Bedford Hwy/Nova Scotia Trunk 2 S 5. Turn right onto Seton Rd

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Transportation Within Halifax Regional Municipality

1) Halifax Transit covers most of HRM with its bus and ferry service, for a fare of $2.50. All transit routes are accessible and have bike racks. More information about bus schedules and routes can be found here: https://www.halifax.ca/transportation/halifax-transit/routes-schedules

2) Taxi Services • Yellow Cab – 1-902-420-0000 • Casino Taxi – 1-902-429-6666

3) Car Rentals are conveniently located in the Lower Level of the Airport Parkade. Follow the signs in the arrivals area. There are many different rental agencies, which must be contacted directly. Passengers interested in renting vehicles with accessible services/features should contact the rental car company directly for information.

Reservation information for multiple agencies can be found here: https://halifaxstanfield.ca/transportation/car-rentals/

4) Bike Rentals can also be found in Halifax, if you’re in the mood for physical activity and want to see the sights as you travel. Find more information and book here: https://iheartbikeshfx.com/product/opus_wknd_ebike/

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Accommodations to Mount Saint Vincent University

Mount Saint Vincent University can be found at: 166 Bedford Hwy, Halifax, NS B3M 2J6.

1. Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites

1. Take Bell Rd to Ahern Ave 2. Turn right onto Ahern Ave 3. Take Robie St, Massachusetts Ave and the to Seton Rd 4. Turn left onto Seton Rd

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2) Hotel Halifax

1. Head northwest toward Barrington St 2. Take Robie St, Massachusetts Ave and the Bedford Highway to Seton Rd 3. Turn left onto Seton Rd

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3) Chateau Bedford Hotel and Suites

1. Head southeast toward Kearney Lake Rd 2. Turn right onto Bedford Hwy/Nova Scotia Trunk 2 S 3. Turn right onto Seton Rd

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4) Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Bedford

1. Take Kearney Lake Rd to Bedford Hwy 2. Turn right onto Bedford Hwy/Nova Scotia Trunk 2 S 3. Turn right onto Seton Rd

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Local Events and Activities

Outdoors

1. Salt Marsh Trails - For more details, please see https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/nova-scotia/salt-marsh-trail 2. Shubie Park - For more details, please see https://www.shubenacadiecanal.ca/shubie-park 3. – For more details, please see https://www.novascotia.com/see- do/attractions/point-pleasant-park/1461

Attractions

1. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia – Multiple exhibitions, including: • Worn Inward: Diving into museum collections, eight emerging Indigenous artists from across the continent participated in group discussions and workshops while exploring self-representation through adornment and wearable design • Here We Are: Black Canadian Contemporary Art: This exhibition challenges preconceived notions of Blackness in Canada through the work of eight contemporary artists. For more details, please see https://www.artgalleryofnovascotia.ca/exhibitions

2. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site – For more information, please see https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ns/halifax

Events

1. The Halifax Oyster Festival is running from October 4-5. For more details, please see: https://oysterfest.ca/ 2. Natalie MacMaster and Symphony Nova Scotia from October 4-5. For more details, please see: https://symphonynovascotia.ca/concerts-and-tickets/concerts/rebecca-cohn- auditorium/natalie-macmaster/

Markets

1. Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market – Open Saturday and Sunday. For more information, please see: https://www.halifaxfarmersmarket.com/ 2. Alderney Landing Farmer’s Market – Open Saturday and Sunday. For more information, please see: https://www.alderneylanding.com/market/

Interested in more things to do, see, or eat? Try looking on: 1. The Coast: https://www.thecoast.ca/ 2. Discover Halifax: https://discoverhalifaxns.com/