Venue
CAHR 2025 will take place at the Halifax Convention Centre (HCC), in Halifax, Nova Scotia. HCC is the main conference centre in Halifax, and it is conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from the Halifax Stanfield Airport.
Address: 1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0E6
Hotels
The Sutton Place Hotel
The Sutton Place Hotel Halifax is the official conference hotel. CAHR has negotiated special discounted room rates starting at $239 (plus taxes) per room per night.
Conference rates are available until March 29, 2025, subject to availability. Availability is limited and expected to sell out. Please use the link below to make your booking online. For phone bookings, please call 1-902-932-7548 or 1-888-378-8866 and provide the reservation agent with the group code “CAHR25”.
The Hotel booking terms and conditions:
- Rates are subject to all applicable taxes, currently at 3% MAT and 15% HST per night.
- You must attend CAHR 2025 to obtain the discounted rate; the conference secretariat has the right to cancel any reservations that are deemed to be fraudulent.
- The Conference group rate at the Sutton Place Hotel Halifax is available until Saturday, March 29, 2025 (subject to availability)
- The group rates are valid from April 28 – May 7, subject to availability.
- Cancellations can be made up until 48 hours before arrival without penalty. No show reservations will be charged one night’s room and tax.
Book Your Room at The Sutton Place Hotel
Residence Inn Halifax Downtown
The CAHR Conference room block at the Sutton Place Hotel has limited availability for Wednesday, April 30. If you are unable to book a room at the Sutton Place CAHR has secured a room block at the Residence Inn Halifax Downtown at a conference rate of $239 per night (plus taxes) per room per night.
Availability is limited and expected to sell out. Please use the link below to make your booking online. For phone bookings, please call Marriott reservations at 1-888-236-2427 or, locally, (902) 422-0493.
The Hotel booking terms and conditions:
- The hotel’s room rates are subject to applicable taxes (currently 3% marketing levy & 15.45% HST) in effect at the time of check-out.
- You must attend CAHR 2025 to obtain the discounted rate; the conference secretariat has the right to cancel any reservations that are deemed to be fraudulent.
- The Conference group rate at Residence Inn Halifax Downtown is available for booking until Tuesday, April 01, 2025 (subject to availability.)
- Group rates are valid from April 28 – May 7, subject to availability.
- Individual Cancellations can be made up until 48 hours before arrival without penalty.
Book Your Room at the Residence Inn Halifax Downtown
About Halifax
Located in the east coast of Canada on the Atlantic Ocean, and made up of more than 200 communities across nine unique regions, Halifax has a distinct character and charm you won’t find anywhere else. This region is diverse, bold, beautiful, and home to some of the friendliest people in the world. Delve into the heart of the city’s culinary scene, with must-try local flavors and hidden gems. No matter who you are or where you are coming from, Halifax welcomes you.
To See and Do in Halifax
Halifax Seaport Farmers’ Market
The Halifax Farmers’ Market was created by Royal Proclamation in June of 1750, a year after the founding of Halifax, and it is known as the longest continuously running Market in North America. Open on weekends all year-round!
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Located in the heart of Halifax’s historic waterfront, there’s no better place to get immersed in Nova Scotia’s rich maritime heritage than the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. Visit Canada’s largest and oldest maritime museum and discover the stories, people and events that shape this province and its connections with the sea.
Georges Island National Historic Site
A curiosity in plain site is now open for visitors to immerse themselves and discover the complex history of the island and it’s influence on the development of Halifax and the nation. Take in a guided tour of the historic tunnels beneath Fort Charlotte, enjoy the scenic views of Halifax Waterfront from a new perspective and immerse yourself in the rich history of Halifax!
More options of what to see and do in Halifax go to Halifax Visitor Guide, from Discover Halifax.
Show Your Badge Program by Discover Halifax
CAHR Conference delegates are eligible for special offers and discounts from a great variety of businesses by showing your conference name badge, including restaurants, cafes and stores around Halifax. Please go to the Show Your Badge Program website and check out the full list of businesses participating in the program.
How to get to the Halifax Convention Centre
The Halifax Convention Centre is located approximately 30 minutes from the Halifax Stanfield airport.
Airport to the Halifax Convention Centre
- By Car:
Taxis and airport car services are available curbside in the Arrivals area. To travel from the airport to downtown Halifax you can expect to pay roughly $60-$70
Vehicle rentals are located on the lower level of the airport parkade
Uber ride sharing is also available from the airport and can be booked using the Uber app.
- By Bus:
Halifax Transit offers a limited-stop Regional Express route (Bus 230) linking Halifax International Airport to downtown Halifax.
The Halifax Conference Centre (HCC) is situated only 500m from the final stop coming from the airport (Scotia Square Stop).
Cash Fares: Adults/Students: $4.25 / Children/ Seniors: $3.00
Note: Exact cash fare is required. Please visit the Halifax Transit Website for more information.
