Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Arrival and directions to Dalhousie University.

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is 30km from Halifax.

Meeting venue: Marion McCain Building at 6135 University Avenue, Dalhousie University campus, Halifax.

Howe Hall Residence Building: 6230 Coburg Road, Halifax.

Lord Nelson Hotel: 1515 South Park Street, Halifax.

Atlantica Hotel: 1980 Robie Street, Halifax.

Radisson Suites Hotel: 1649 Hollis Street, Halifax.

Airport Transportation:

1. Airporter Shuttle Bus ($21 one way, stops at most hotels)

2. Taxi and Limousine Services (one-way to Halifax city centre approximately $53-56)

3. Downeast Limousine (Darrell MacPhee, 902-452-8294, [email protected])

Cafes, Restaurants and Bars near Dalhousie University:

Halifax has many restaurants, cafes and pubs within walking distance of Dalhousie University. Here is a small selection:

1. Coburg, Spring Garden and Robie Street (10 minute walk):

     - Coburg Coffee House, Just Us Cafe, Saege Bistro, Starbucks, Subway, Tim Horton's, Cafe Istanbul

2. Quinpool Road (20 minute walk):

    - It's All Greek to Me, Mezza Restaurant, Athens Restaurant, Ardmore Tea Room, Freeman's Little New York, Ethiopia Restaurant, Jane's on the Common, various fast food restaurants

3. Spring Garden Road, Downtown (20 minute walk):

     - Curry Village, Brussels, Pipa, Hamachi House, Wooden Monkey, Il Mercato, Ryan Duffy's, The Cut, and 40 more pubs.

Wednesday May 12 - Two pre-conference workshops/ Regular arrivals/ Public Lecture/ Welcome Reception