General Information Welcome to the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) and Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. There are a wide variety of transportation, hotel accommodations and dining establishments available in the Halifax Regional Municipality. We look forward to welcoming you to the NAFO Secretariat. NAFO Secretariat The NAFO Secretariat is located in the Burnside Industrial Park at: 2 Morris Drive, Suite 100 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada https://www.nafo.int/ Hotel Accommodations In close vicinity to the NAFO Headquarters in/around the Burnside Industrial Park: Hampton Inn & Suites Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites 65 Cromarty Dr., Dartmouth, NS 15 Spectacle Lake Dr., Dartmouth, NS Ph: +1 (902) 406-7700 Ph: +1 (902) 463-2000 www.dartmouthhampton.com www.bestwesterndartmouth.com Delta Hotels by Marriott Dartmouth 240 Brownlow Ave., Dartmouth, NS Ph: +1 (902) 468-8888 www.marriott.com In Downtown Halifax, there are a greater variety of dining and night-life options: Prince George Hotel The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites 1725 Market St., Halifax, NS 1515 South Park St., Halifax, NS Ph: +1 (902) 425-1986 Ph: +1 (902) 423-6331 www.princegeorgehotel.com lordnelsonhotel.ca Four Points by Sheraton Halifax Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel 1496 Hollis St., Halifax, NS 1919 Upper Water St., Halifax, NS Ph: +1 (902) 423-4444 Ph: +1 (902) 421-1700 www.fourpointshalifax.com www.marriott.com Hotel reservations are to be made by participants directly with the hotel. 2 Transportation Taxi service provided by: Bob's and Blue Bell Taxi Casino Taxi 269 Wyse Rd., Dartmouth, NS 3558 Novalea Dr., Halifax, NS Ph: +1 (902) 465-5555 Ph: +1 (902) 425-6666 Ph: +1 (902) 463-2222 Ph: +1 (902) 429-6666 bobstaxi.ca www.casinotaxi.ca Servicing Halifax and Dartmouth area. Servicing Halifax and Dartmouth area. Cash, debit and credit card accepted. Cash, debit and credit card accepted. The NAFO Secretariat is located approximately 10 to 15 kilometres from downtown Halifax which is a 15- to 30-minute taxi drive depending on traffic conditions. Public Transportation The Metro Transit provides public transportation. Many buses in the Burnside area operate exclusively during peak periods. For current schedules and fares, visit Metro Transit. Dining Options In close proximity to NAFO Headquarters: Old Port Pub Upstreet BBQ Brewhouse http://oldportpub.ca/ https://upstreetbbqbrewhouse.com/ 900 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth, NS 612 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth, NS Pub fare, sandwiches, burgers Traditional Southern BBQ Brewery Tim Hortons Ray’s Falafel Lebanese Cuisine www.timhortons.com www.rayslebanesecuisine.ca 15 Akerley Blvd., Dartmouth, NS 75 Akerley Blvd., Dartmouth, NS Coffee Shop, soup, sandwiches Kafta, Chicken Kabob, Grilled fish Starbucks Pita Pit www.starbucks.ca https://pitapit.ca 675 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth, NS 15 Cuddy Lane, Dartmouth, NS Coffee shop Pita sandwiches Habaneros and Cheese Curds Fish + Chix www.cheesecurdsburgers.com www.fishandchix.ca 600 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth, NS 600 Windmill Rd., Dartmouth, NS Gourmet Burgers and Poutinerie Fish and chips Modern Taco Bar Indoor food truck Dartmouth Crossing, about 5km from the NAFO Headquarters, has several dining options http://dartmouthcrossing.com/ 3 Tourist information Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre - Waterfront 1655 Lower Water St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1S2 Ph: +1 (902) 424-4248 For additional tourist information, visit www.discoverhalifaxns.com Historic sites From fine arts to cultural programming, there is much to enjoy. The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Fisherman’s Cove – Eastern Passage Halifax Citadel Maritime Museum of the Atlantic Pier 21 - Canada’s National Immigration Museum Province House - Canada’s oldest legislature St. Paul’s Church - Halifax’s oldest building MAJOR ATTRACTIONS & VENUES DOWNTOWN HALIFAXIWK HEALTH CENTRE HEALTH A. Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Brewery EMERA OVAL B. Art Gallery of Nova Scotia C. Canadian Museum P of Immigration P P at Pier HALIFAX WATERFRONT D. Casino Nova Scotia The tourist attraction in Halifax and a true beacon to our region. SPATZ THEATER CITADEL E. City Hall HIGH SHCOOL SAINT MARY’S F. Cunard Centre UNIVERSITY HALIFAX PUBLIC GARDEN G. Discovery Centre L P P H. Government House I. Halifax Central P Library J. Halifax Citadel P National Historic Site P P J K. Halifax Convention HALIFAX CITADEL Centre P P L. Halifax Public Gardens P M. Halifax Seaport SEAPORT FARMERS’ MARKET P Farmers’ Market P Stop in for some fresh nds and local goodies! S N. Historic Properties I O. Maritime Museum U ALBEMARLE STREET of the Atlantic HALIFAX P. Museum of CONVENTION P CENTRE R Natural History K P Q. Neptune Theatre Q GRAND PARADE E R. Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame H P S. Old Town Clock P T D T. Province House A B U. Scotiabank Centre PURD V. Visitor Information Y ’ Centre (Seasonal) S WHAR HALIFAXHALIFAX CENTRALCENTRAL LIBRARYLIBRARY P N P F This uniquely designed library is known for more than their vast book collection! BISHOP’S SUMMIT QUEEN’S MARQUE LANDING SANDS PLAZA O FUTURE SITE G AT SALTER FERRY F P V TERMINAL HALIFAX C SEAPORT MARKETM SEA BRIDGE Public Washrooms Free Public Wi Downtown Halifax is the urban core of the region, complete with hundreds of restaurants, boutique shopping, festivals and events, world-class attractions and highly rated hotels. Downtown Halifax is the go-to tourism hub of the region. Sitting on the beautiful Harbour, an attraction in of itself, is the bustling Halifax boardwalk, one of the longest downtown boardwalks in the world. It o ers stunning views, plenty of things to do and HALIFAXHALIFAX CITADELCITADEL places to eat. We can’t wait for you to visit and experience where things happen on the water. NATIONALNATIONAL HISTORICHISTORIC SITESITE discoverhalifaxns.com Visit this one-of-a-kind historic fortress in the center of Downtown Halifax!.