Halifax
Halifax is the capital city of Nova Scotia. It is the largest city in the Maritime provinces of Canada. The city is located on the ancestral lands of the Mi'kmaq people. We acknowledge the Mi’kmaq peoples as the past, present and future caretakers of this land.
The city of Halifax has a lot of activities for you to enjoy. You might want to plan ahead and explore the city while you are here. There are many beautiful beaches, parks and lots of shopping centers. There is something for everyone.
Halifax has many hotel to choose from. We have a list of hotels that would be happy to look after you during your stay. Please contact the hotel directly if you have questions about their accomodations and services. Sutton Place is a hotel next to the conference centre.
You can get to Halifax by air, land and sea. The largest airport in Halifax is called the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Please contact us if you need help getting to the event.
To find out more about the city of Halifax, visit the city’s website
Required Travel Documents
All conference guests must have approved travel documents to enter and travel within Canada. If you are not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident you will require an eTA (electronic travel authorization) or travel visa to enter Canada.
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For more information on traveling to Canada and the types of travel documents that are accepted, visit the Government of Canada’s website to learn more.
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You can also use the Government of Canada website to search by country. Click below for a list of requirements based on the country you are traveling from.
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We encourage all guests to start this process early because some travel documents may take longer to receive.​​​