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Accommodations and TravelAs one of North America's oldest and most picturesque seaports, Halifax is rich with history, culture, and natural beauty. Halifax is the capital and commercial centre of Nova Scotia, one of the four provinces of Atlantic Canada. Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU), the site of the Summer Program, is 10 minutes from downtown Halifax, on a park-like campus overlooking the Halifax Harbour and Bedford Basin. On-site fitness facilities are available to program participants. Visit these websites to find out more about the region: AccommodationsTo reserve on-site accommodations at Mount Saint Vincent University, send an email to reservations@msvu.ca Rates are around $40 CAD per night (linens included), for a private, single room. Most rooms are in apartment-style settings with private, shared baths. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-reserved basis. Off-Site AccommodationsVarious off-site accommodations are available within a short drive from the program site. For more information about Hotels, Inns and Bed & Breakfast lodging in the Halifax and Bedford areas, see www.halifaxinfo.com TravelHalifax is a direct flight from the connecting hubs of Boston, Newark, New York (JFK), Detroit, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, and London. Passports are required for international travel. Implemented on January 23, 2007, anyone traveling by air between Canada and the United States, including American citizens, is required to hold a valid passport (unless traveling with a U.S. Permanent Resident Card, asylee or refugee document, Merchant Mariner's Document, or NEXUS Air Card). See this page for more information. The Halifax International Airport is a 25-minute cab ride from Mount Saint Vincent University, the program site. Sunshine Share-a-Cab provides a reasonably priced option and can be reserved by calling 1-800-565-8669 in North America, or 902-429-5555, if calling internationally. Local TransportationCar rental is generally unnecessary for those staying on-site. Parking at MSVU is included with on-site accommodations, and day passes are available for anyone traveling locally. If you need additional information, please contact us at info@aliainstitute.org |
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