{"id":176,"date":"2019-06-23T14:08:42","date_gmt":"2019-06-23T17:08:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/2019.halifax.wordcamp.org\/?page_id=176"},"modified":"2019-07-14T16:00:41","modified_gmt":"2019-07-14T19:00:41","slug":"about-halifax","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/halifax.wordcamp.org\/2019\/about-halifax\/","title":{"rendered":"About Halifax"},"content":{"rendered":"\"\"\r\n\r\n

Getting Here From Halifax Stanfield International Airport<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Depending on traffic, it takes about 30 to 45 minutes to drive by car to\u00a0downtown Halifax. Taxi\/limo fare is generally $60 to downtown. Metro Transit bus takes 50 minutes and is $3.50 (see\u00a0MetroX 320 Airport\/Fall River<\/a> route\u00a0for more information).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Transportation<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Airport Shuttle<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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http:\/\/maritimebus.com\/halifax-airport-shuttle\/<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Metro Transit (bus)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

WordCamp Halifax is accessible via routes 7, 41 and 42 (the system is linked into Googlemaps).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Most buses run until 11pm. Fare (exact change) is $2.50 for adult, $1.75 for children and seniors. You can ask for a free transfer that is good for 2 hours from issue. There are no daily or weekend passes, but you can buy a sheet of 10 tickets for $20. Bus schedules can fluctuate 5 or 10 minutes. Visit\u00a0Metro Transit<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Car<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Dalhousie parking meters are located on and around campus. Meters are \u00a0in operation from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Meter fees are not required after 5 p.m., or on weekends and statutory holidays (this applies to all parking in Halifax).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Taxi<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are many cab companies in Halifax, to which we have made recommendations. Most cabs arrive within 5 minutes of placing a call.\u00a0Unfortunately there is\u00a0no Uber<\/strong>\u00a0in Nova Scotia (sad trombone).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Casino\u00a0Taxi<\/a>\u00a0 902-429-6666 or 902-425-6666 (takes cash, credit and debit, also has an app)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yellow Cab<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0902-420-0000\u00a0(takes cash, credit and debit)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

General Information<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Halifax may be considered quieter at night than other cities, although Argyle Street and Spring Garden Road remain bustling into the wee hours. We recommend that attendees sight-see and travel with a partner or group.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Halifax boasts having the \u2018most bars per capita\u2019\u00a0in Canada. From English-style pubs to rock venues, there\u2019s something for everyone. Most bar establishments close at 2am, many serving food until then as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Taxes, Tipping, etc<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Nova Scotia has 15% HST.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It is customary to tip 15-20% of your bill amount for dining. It is also customary to tip taxi drivers, valets, housekeeping and other hospitality workers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n





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