Travel & Accommodations
• Save on hotels with Rendez-vous 2025 special rates
• Air Travel - Save with Air Canada
• Rail Transport - Save with Via Rail
• Halifax Airport + Ground Transportation & Accessibility
• Visit Halifax!
• Mi’kma’ki and the Mi’kmaq people
HOTELS IN HALIFAX
Rendez-vous 2025 is pleased to offer special conference rates at these hotels. Book your accommodation now!
Hotels
Residence Inn Halifax Downtown
1599 Grafton St., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3J 2C3
Toll Free: +1-888-236-2427 | Front Desk +1 902-422-0493
Start Date: Thursday, August 07, 2025
End Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Rate: From $239.00 (plus fees and taxes)
Inclusions:
- Complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi in guest room.
- Microwave and fridges in all the rooms.
- All single rooms are guaranteed Queen bedded.
- 24-hour access to gym and business centre.
Special rate deadline: Monday July 14, 2025
→ Click here to book online
Phone Reservations: Guests can call the hotel directly to make a room reservation. Please use the Group Block name “CITT/ICTS Rendez-Vous 2025” to receive the special rate.
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Hotel Halifax
1990 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 1P2
Phone: +1 902-425-6700 | Fax: +1 902-425-6214
Start Date: Thursday, August 08, 2025
End Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2025
Rate: From $225.00 (plus fees and taxes)
Inclusions:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest room.
- Fridges in all the rooms.
- All single rooms are guaranteed King bedded.
Special rate deadline: Friday July 11, 2025
→ Click here to book online
Phone Reservations: Guests can call our hotel directly to make a room reservation. Please use the Group Block name “CITT/ICTS Rendez-vouz 2025” or the Block Code “241010ROAD” to book directly under the block and receive the special rate.
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Accommodation on the Dalhousie University Campus
Risley Hall
Risley Hall is located behind the Student Union Building on Studley Campus, at the corner of LeMarchant Street and South Street and across the street from LeMarchant Place. Risley Hall features single and shared double rooms furnished with a bed, wardrobe, desk and sink.
- shared, all-gender washrooms with private toilet and shower stalls
- dining hall
- television lounges
- kitchenettes
Start Date: Saturday August 9, 2025
End Date: Monday August 18, 2025
Rate: Single Room - $74.29, plus taxes, per night
LeMarchant Place
Centrally located on the Studley campus, and within a short walk of the Killam library, the Dalplex, and numerous academic buildings, Dal's newest residence offers a mix of fully furnished single rooms (with shared adjoining bathrooms) and two, three and four-bedroom suites.
- each three and four-bedroom suite includes a kitchenette with a sink, microwave and fridge
- shared private bathrooms
- a full communal kitchen is available on every floor
- a lounge and laundry room on every floor
- accessible rooms
- wireless internet access
- dedicated elevators accessed through a separate secure lobby
Start Date: Saturday August 9, 2025
End Date: Monday August 18, 2025
Rates:
- 2 Single Rooms with Shared Bathroom - $158.72, plus taxes, per night
- 2 Bedroom Suite with Private Bathrooms - $167.16, plus taxes, per night
- 3 Bedroom Suite with Private Bathrooms - $258.34, plus taxes, per night
- 4 Bedroom Suite with Private Bathrooms - $344.45, plus taxes, per night
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Be advised of construction/renovation to the exterior of LeMarchant Place as they are replacing aluminum on one side of the building. This project may occur during your stay and may result in intermittent noise disturbances during the day. If you need assistance or have specific concerns during your stay, please contact them directly. Dalhousie appreciates your patience as they continue to improve their facilities.
Instructions for either accommodation:
Book Online: www.dal.ca/book
Book via Phone or Email: Call 902.434.8840 / 1.855.DAL.STAY OR email stay@dal.ca and please mention group promotional code CITT25 to link your reservation to the conference.
Dining: HOWE HALL DINING HALL - 6230 Coburg Road - Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Please refer to brochure for pricing.
Please refer to the 'On-Campus Accommodations Information Brochure' for more detailed information.
If you have questions, need assistance or if you are booking 10 or more room per night, please email Natalie Gibbs, Sales Manager for Housing & Campus Connections, at natalie.gibbs@dal.ca.
AIR TRAVEL
CITT/ICTS's Official Airline
- Participants can obtain a 5% discount on standard fares / 10% discount on Flex and higher fares for flights within North America / 10% discount on standard and higher fares for international flights reservations. No discount will apply to Tango bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. For International travel (destinations outside North America), discounts apply to all fares including Tango. For details on the discount applied to the different fares click here or visit Air Canada's Meetings and Events page.
- To book a flight with your promotion code, access aircanada.com and enter the promotion code TVTW8ZR1 in the Promotion Code located in the flight reservation panel.
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Halifax, YHZ (CA)
- The travel period begins Monday, August 04, 2025 and ends Monday, August 25, 2025. Travel is valid Monday to Sunday.
- No discount will apply to Standard and Basic rates bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S. However, all bookings made using the promotion code will count toward the minimum 10 passenger requirement for Meetings and Conventions events.
- No discount will apply to Tango bookings for travel within Canada or between Canada and the U.S.
- Eligible Tickets. A ticket is eligible for the discount provided it has been purchased on aircanada.com, and provided the Promotion Code has been applied at time of purchase. Any ticket not purchased on aircanada.com for the purposes of travel to an Event will not qualify for any benefits provided by the Meetings and Conventions Product. A ticket purchased on aircanada.com but for which the applicable Promotion Code was not entered or was entered incorrectly will not be eligible for the Discount.
- Discount. The Discount is applied to the fare at the time that the travel ticket with Air Canada is purchased. The Discount and the fare are subject to all applicable taxes and surcharges.
For website assistance or to reserve by phone, please call Air Canada directly at 1 800 361-7585.
RAIL TRANSPORT
Take the train to Halifax and save 10% on the best fare!
| VALID | August 4th 2025 to August 24th 2025 | |
| TERRITORY | From all stations throughout the VIA Rail system to Halifax, NS and return. | |
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Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking.
One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge.
For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only.
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10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. "Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied." | |
| EXCEPTION | Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class. | |
| IDENTIFICATION | Participants must reference the event’s VIA convention discount code: 15730 | |
| WEBSITE | www.viarail.ca | |
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Airport information
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
747 Bell Boulevard Goffs, NS B2T 1K2
Phone: 902-873-4422 | 1-877-876-4422 | info@skyxe.ca
Website: https://halifaxstanfield.ca/
Airport car services, taxis, and limos are available curbside outside Arrivals for all passengers. If you’re looking for a local or long-distance drive, a car service option will get you to your destination.
The cost of the trip will depend on your destination – please see the list of our local Car Service Fares.
Shared-ride service may also be available. For more information, please visit the Ground Transportation desk located in the arrivals area.
Pre-arranged Services
Pre-arranged taxis and limos must be booked in advance of the passenger’s arrival. We encourage passengers travelling outside of peak periods to book a pre-arranged service.
Please see the list of licensed drivers at Halifax Stanfield who offer pre-arranged service: Licensed Pre-Arranged Services at Halifax Stanfield.
Public Transportation
Halifax Transit – Regional Express 320 Airport/Fall River
The Halifax Transit Regional Express 320 route provides public transit service between Halifax Stanfield and Downtown Halifax. Passenger baggage is allowed on the Regional Express 320. Review Halifax Transit’s baggage policy for specifics.
There are several ways to purchase tickets for the Regional Express 320:
- At the airport, tickets can be purchased at the Ground Transportation Booth in Arrivals. Tickets are available 24/7 and can be purchased as a single ticket or multiple.
- Halifax Transit – HFXGO
- Other retail locations, click here for more
Cash Fares:
- Adults/Students: $4.75
- Seniors/Children: $3.25
- Child (0-12): Free
- Note: Please be advised if using cash to board the bus, exact change is required.
Please visit the Halifax Transit Website for more information.
Maritime Bus
Service to over 40 locations across the Maritimes – including service to and from Halifax Stanfield.
Please visit the Halifax Airport Shuttle Webpage for more information.
Airport Shuttle Buses
Several shuttle buses operate from Halifax Stanfield to various destinations.
For more information about these services please contact Tourism Nova Scotia’s Airport Visitor Information Centre at 902-873-1223 or visit Public Transit and Shuttle Service | Tourism Nova Scotia.
Car Rentals
The rental car counters are conveniently located on the Lower Level of the Airport Parkade. Follow the signs in the Arrivals area.
CLICK HERE to view the list of rental companies on site.
Accessibility
At Halifax Stanfield, accessibility is a priority. These new accessibility services are available for free at the airport: the Sunflower program, Aira Explorer App (Aira) and Hearing Loops.
The Sunflower program offers travellers and airport visitors with non-visible (hidden) disabilities and needs to signal to airport employees that they may require additional support. You can request a lanyard or pin here, and one will be mailed to you free of charge to wear throughout the airport.
For travellers and airport visitors with visual impairments, the Aira App, in combination with a smartphone, allows travellers to connect to Aira-trained professionals for on-demand assistance to visual information to help them as they navigate the airport.
Hearing Loops is a revolutionary technology designed to improve the understanding of speech for individuals with compatible hearing aids or cochlear implants. Eliminating background noise and directly transmitting sound to hearing devices will enhance the experience of travellers and airport visitors with hearing impairments throughout the airport.
Parking in Halifax
Pay Stations:
On-street parking is a pay-by-plate, pay-by-zone system. There is a mixture of paid, permit, and hourly parking in parking zones.
The on-street pay stations allow for payment by coin, debit card, credit card, and smartphone. Payment is attached to your vehicle (by your license plate), not the parking space. This means your vehicle can move freely within the parking zone up to the time purchase or maximum time allowed.
How it works:
When looking for on-street paid parking in areas that have historically had meters, look for these signs and note your pay parking zone. Zones are listed on parking signage and are letters A through J.
Once parked, you can find your nearest pay station to pay using coins, debit/credit (tap only), or smartphone. You can also use the HotSpot app on your mobile device to pay (download it on the App Store for iPhone or Google Play for Android). HotSpot is a third party app that has partnered with CALE Canada to provide our parking solution. Users can opt for a per-transaction fee of $0.10, a monthly fee of $2.00, or an annual fee of $20.00. The HotSpot app is offered as an alternative method to manage parking sessions, however it is not required to park on street.
Tip: You will need to know your license plate and parking zone to initiate a parking session using a pay station or HotSpot. Note your license plate in your phone or write it down on a piece of paper and keep it in your purse or wallet so you don't forget.
Real Time Paid Parking Availability Map
Pre-plan your trip downtown! THIS MAP shows overall paid parking utilization by zone in real time. Use this data to determine which zones should have available parking capacity, making it easier to find a spot when you arrive.
VISIT THIS PAGE for more information on parking fees and zones.
Visit Halifax!
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City of Halifax Website
Mi’kma’ki and the Mi’kmaq people
Halifax (Kjipuktuk) is located 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 Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet), and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726.
Mi’kma’ki is a vast area. Its diverse landscapes, seascapes, rivers, plants, animals, fish, rocks, and islands are inseparable from Mi’kmaw people, language, stories, history and spirit.
Cape d’Or is one of the most storied places in Mi’kma’ki. Looking east from the Bay of Fundy to the Minas Basin nearly every point in the distance is a Kluskap story place. For more than 11,000 years the ancestors of the Mi’kmaq and other Lnu’k (native people) have lived in Mi’kma’ki. The lives and culture of our ancestors live through us everyday.
Look around you. Understand that the rivers were our highways, travelled by birchbark canoes. Smell the sweetgrass we cultivated in certain places. Notice the Mi’kmaw place names: Cobequid (We’kopekwitk, The stories at Partridge Island reflect its Mi’kmaw name, meaning “as far as the water will flow”), Caribou (qalipu, meaning “to shovel”) and Shubenacadie (Si~kepene’katik, meaning “wild potato area”). [ref. Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre website]
Learn more about these important places:
- Advocate Harbour
- Arisaig
- Cape d’Or
- Debert
- Five Islands
- Ingonish Island
- Kluskap Mountain
- Partridge Island
- Toney River
- Wreck Cove
