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Letters of acceptance and visas
We have received a larger number of submission than expected and are currently (March 1-3, 2024) in the process of sending acceptance letters. If you are in need of a formal invitation letter, please contact us at circ20@dal.ca.
Travel
- Fly to Nova Scotia (select the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ))
- Take the train to Halifax
- Driving to Nova Scotia
- Arrive by Sea
Getting into Halifax from the Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
You have a number of options to get from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to campus (a 40 km trip).
Taxi For international arrivals, once you exit into the main building once customs is complete, Ground Transportation is located immediately to your right. For domestic arrivals, once you exit baggage claim, it is to your right. Ground Transportation facilitates pre-arranged taxi/limo services, and on-the-spot taxi reservations. Ground Transportation will direct you where to wait. You can expect to pay at least $68CAD before tax and tip for a taxi ride into Halifax. You can find the fixed fares by location through this page on the Airport website.
Rideshare (Uber) You can book an Uber to pick up directly from the airport. The location for pickup is at the far left end of the airport on the bottom level. There are elevators and escalators to take you to the bottom level, then go outside until you are just past the Halifax Transit stop. Uber rates fluctuate but tend to be between $50-70CAD for a ride into Halifax.
Regional Express 320 Bus There is now a bus ticket kiosk on the lower level of the airport if you take the escalator indicating Halifax Transit down. You can also now purchase tickets via the HfxGO app. Bus tickets cost $4.75 (one way). The bus runs every hour and typically takes over 60 minutes to get into the city, but you will likely have to catch a connecting bus in Dartmouth or from Scotia Square in Halifax to get to campus. The most common bus to take from Dartmouth/Scotia Square to get to campus is the 1. Routes and schedules can be found at the bus stop or via Google Maps or the Transit App.
Maritime Bus Shuttle Maritime Bus offers a shuttle service between the Stanfield Airport and downtown Halifax (Scotia Square from where bus 1 can take you to campus). Shuttle tickets must be booked before travel as the shuttle will stop at the airport only if there are passengers. Price is around $20. To book tickets and for more information, visit: https://maritimebus.com/halifax-airport-shuttle/
Accommodations
The conference will be at held on the campus of the University of King’s College (Halifax, Nova Scotia), near which you will find a number of hotels, short-term rentals, and university residences.
University accommodations
| Location | Rates | Notes |
| King’s College (0 m) (map) | Special Conference rates: Single room: $100 Two single beds room: $150 Booking form – book directly using the form and mention that you are attending the Circulating Knowledge Conference when booking to get this special rate) | Offers only rooms with shared washroom facilities. No air conditioning, fans available. Wifi Small gym access Laundry facilities Parking ($15/day) |
| Dalhousie University (650 m) (map) | $70 and above, depending on options selected; weekly rates available if you stay longer. | Offers rooms as well as private 2, 3 and 4-bedroom suites, some with private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Wifi Paying parking Gym access. |
| Saint Mary’s University (2 km) (map) | $70-$130 | Rooms with shared washroom facilities. No air conditioning, fans available. Paying parking. Gym access. Laundry facilities |
Hotels
| Hotes | Rates | Notes |
| Lord Nelson (1.5 km | 20 min. walk) (map) | $250-$300/night | Located near Halifax public garden, the Citadel, Natural History Museum, the Wanderers Grounds (Football/Soccer), the public library, and the Halifax Commons and public outdoor pool. Restaurant on the premises and many other restaurants in the vicinity. |
| Atlantica (1.5 km | 20 min. walk) (map) | $185-200/night | Located near the Halifax Commons and public outdoor pool, the Natural History Museum, the Wanderers Grounds (Football/Soccer) and the Halifax public garden. Many restaurants in the vicinity and on the premises. |
Where to Eat
Coming soon!
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