Parking on Campus
For attendees staying on campus, Dalhousie offers complimentary on-campus parking for one vehicle per guest. Once you check in at Risley Hall, staff will provide you with a parking permit and a campus map showing the available parking areas.
For all other Regional Meeting attendees, metered parking is available across campus. To access these spaces, please download the HotSpot app in advance. As the CBIE Regional Meeting overlaps with Convocation activities, parking on campus will be limited. If you are staying off campus, we recommend walking from your hotel or using a taxi/Uber to reach campus.
For those choosing to park on campus, we recommend using Lot #19.
Public Transit & Local Travel Options
Halifax Transit
Halifax Transit operates an extensive bus system throughout Halifax, including routes that serve downtown and Dalhousie University. You can plan your trip and check schedules on their official site: Halifax Transit – Routes & Schedules
Downtown hotels: Bus Route 1# Spring Garden
Atlantica Hotel Halifax: Bus Route 7# Robie
Halifax Transit can also provide accessible transportation via Access-A-Bus, which requires pre-registration and booking. Learn more about Access-A-Bus here.
Bus Fares (Exact Cash or HFXGO App)
- Single adult ride (one-way): ~$3.00 CAD (Youth & Seniors cheaper)
- Day pass (unlimited same-day rides): ~$7.50 CAD
- 2-day pass (good for entire meeting): ~$13.50 CAD
Tips:
- Bus tickets can be paid with exact cash on board or purchased via the HFXGO mobile app.
- Ask the driver for a transfer if you need to switch buses — it’s valid for about 90 minutes without an extra fare.
Walking (Short Distances)
Both the Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites and Atlantica Hotel Halifax are within easy walking distance to Dalhousie University (about 15–25 min on foot), depending on your pace and exact route.
Accommodations
On-campus Residence – Risley Hall
1233 LeMarchant Street, Halifax, NS
Opened in 2004, Risley Hall is a 3-minute walk to the Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building, where the event will take place. Risley offers single rooms available in moderate, low-key, and quiet sections. It has convenient curb access, an 18-hour front desk, in-room fans (no AC), and elevator access. Free overnight parking (1 vehicle per guest) included. Rooms are held for event attendees until March 3.
Room type: single
Cost: $74.95 + taxes/night
How to reserve:
Click here to book your stay.
Booking code: CBIE26
Lord Nelson Hotel and Suites
1515 South Park St, Halifax
CAA/AAA and CAUBO Members SAVE up to 15% off the best available. CAUBO rates available for those who can verify employment/membership at check-in.
How to reserve:
902.423.6331
Website
Atlantica Hotel Halifax
1980 Robie St, Halifax
CAA/AAA Members can save up to 20%.
How to reserve:
833.314.6221
Website
Point Pleasant Lodge
1121 South Park St, Halifax
How to reserve:
902.421.1599
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