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Check out these sites for
detailed maps:
http://www.halifaxinfo.com/HalifaxDartmouth.pdf http://www.atlanticcanada.worldweb.com/Maps/CityMaps-Flash/21-265.html |
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HOW TO GET HERE By Plane: Halifax International Airport (25 mins outside city) - www.hiaa.ca By Train: Via Rail Canada (right downtown by Westin Hotel on waterfront) - www.viarail.ca By Bus: Acadian Lines (same location as train) - www.novacharters.com/acadian.htm |
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DIRECTIONS BY CAR Take Hwy 118* from Truro and following the signs, Exit 4 to Halifax via MacKay Bridge. Pass the City of Lakes/Burnside Business Park, past Exits 3, 2, 1 and go through the toll booth (75 cents) onto the bridge. Once over the bridge onto the Barrington Street Interchange, follow the signs to Barrington Street (to the right). Loop back around under bridge and follow Barrington Street all the way downtown. Pass the dockyards, go under the MacDonald Bridge. By Scotia Square take Hollis Street (one way) to get to the core. *There is also an highway toll just before Truro when traveling from New Brunswick - $4.00 per car.* or From the airport take Hwy 102 to Halifax. Follow signs for 118 (Halifax via Toll Bridge). Stay on 118 until Victoria Rd. Turn left on Victoria Rd. and follow signs to Angus MacDonald Bridge. Cross bridge, take first right onto Barrington St. continue to head downtown. PARKING Queen's Wharf (and the Tall Ship) is accessible from the boardwalk on the waterfront, within walking distance of just about everything downtown, often via pedways. Some hotels in the downtown core provide parking for guests. Otherwise the are a number of paid parking garages nearby. There are three garages next to Casino Nova Scotia (Upper Water St.), one at Scotia Square Mall (Market St.) and a MetroPark garage at Hollis and Salter Streets. There is also limited parking available at various locations along the waterfront. Be aware of the numerous one way streets while driving downtown. Parking is available at no charge at the Fleet Club. Please be responsible - don't drink and drive. Cabs are reasonably priced if you stay in the downtown area and don't take them over the bridges. Lots of buses go all over the city for $2.00 a ride and run until approximately midnight. It is not recommended that you walk around at night in the area of the dockyards or Gottigen Street. |
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LOCAL TOURISM There is tons to do in this beautiful city. It is a great idea if you have the time to explore the area. Ask at your hotel's front desk or check out the tourism links at the top of the Reception Details page for more info/ideas. Summer is the time for festivities in Halifax. The week before the wedding the Tatoo takes place and the day of our celebration the Highland Games are on. There are also beaches and lakes around the city and beautiful parks to explore all around the region. Please note: Do not swim in the Harbour. We highly recommend taking the most fun tour in town: The Harbour Hopper - just be ready to ribbitt (and not take it too seriously) There are just a few of our favourite spots: Alexander Keith's Brewery Tour - Experience a costumed historical tour to learn about the creation of a great beer, the brewery and life in Halifax in 1863. Visit the Stag's Head Tavern where you will listen to toe tapping music, play games and of course sample Keith's fine ale. Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - Explore Halifax's seafaring past (very appropriate considering our theme). Make sure to stop by the Titanic exhibit. Citadel Hill - The star on the hill. This fort is hard to miss as it is still the core of downtown. Experience the historical life of British soldiers who protected this city for centuries. Public Gardens - Canada's first formal gardens are glorious (though not the same after Hurricane Juan). Stroll through beautiful flowers and relax in the center of the city. Fishermen's Cove - found nestled on the coast of the Dartmouth side of the harbour (past the base where we work) you can find lots of cute shops to explore in a redeveloped fishing village. Historical Properties - shop your heart out and still feel like you are experiencing history (almost impossible not to here). Lovely shops in the old privateer's quarters on the waterfront. Casino Nova Scotia - if you are looking to burn cash of course the casino is a lovely idea. Peggy's Cove - worth the windy scenic drive to check out the famous lighthouse, the Swissair memorial and some awesome looking waves. |
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