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Halifax Peninsula

Clayton Park

Dartmouth

Bedford

Lr. Sackville

Kingswood/Hammonds Plains

Timberlea

Fall River

Commuting Times
Here are some guidelines on driving times between different locations in Metro Halifax. Accidents and poor weather can increase these driving times. For example, a major snowstorm can add an hour
(P) Peak times: weekdays 8-9 am and 4:30-5:30
(N) Non-Peak all other times

Commuting Destination
commuting times in utes

Your Community:

Halifax Downtown

Burnside

Airport

Dalhousie/ Saint Mary's

Clayton Park/Rockingham

N: 10
P: 15

N: 10
P: 15-20

N: 15
P: 15

N: 7-10
P: 15

Bedford

N: 15
P: 20-25

N: 10/15
P: 20-25

N: 12
P: 12

N: 15
P: 20-25

Hammonds Plains-Kingswood/Glen Arbour/White Hills,Haliburton Hills

N: 20
P: 25-40

N: 15
P: 20-25

N: 15
P: 15

N: 20
P: 25-40

Lower Sackville.

N: 25
P: 30-45

N: 10/15
P: 15-25

N: 17
P: 17

N: 25
P: 30-45

Upper Sackville..

N: 25
P: 35-50

N: 15/20
P: 20-30

N: 22
P: 22

N: 30
P: 35-50

Cole Harbour-Colby Village/Forest Hills/Portland Estates

N: 20
P: 35-40

N: 10
P: 15

N: 15
P: 20

N: 20
P: 35-40

Dartmouth North-Lancaster/ Crichton Park

N: 12
P: 15-20

N: 5
P: 7

N: 15
P: 17

N: 15
P: 20-25

Porter's Lake, Lake Echo, Lawrencetown

N: 25-30
P: 40-45

N: 15-20
P: 20-25

N: 20-25
P: 25-30

N: 25-30
P: 40-45

Fall River/ Waverly

N: 25
P: 35-40

N: 10-15
P: 12-17

N: 5-10
P: 5-10

N: 25
P: 35-40

Timberlea- Beechville

N: 15
P: 20

N: 15
P: 20-25

N: 20-25
P: 20-25

N: 15-20
P: 20-25

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Halifax Area:
A COASTAL SETTING

NOVA SCOTIA

If you want to relax and calm your soul while exploring beautiful seascapes, Nova Scotia is the place to be. Canada's ocean playground is surrounded by four bodies of water, with a coastline that stretches as far as the eye can see, and a seafaring heritage that goes back to the days of the early explorers. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful and historic attractions Canada has to offer. The Scenic Travelway System consists of ten coastline highways which allow you to see everything from the legendary Fortress of Louisbourg to the many picture-perfect fishing villages which line the Atlantic shores. Wherever your travels take you, you are sure to be welcomed by a friendly smile which makes Nova Scotia a one of a kind tourist paradise!

The Halifax/Dartmouth Metropolitan Area is the business, cultural and educational Centre of the Maritimes. The city surrounds the second-largest natural harbour in the world, Halifax Harbour, second only to Sydney, Australia. On the go, day and night, the harbourfront bustles with activity. Visit Pubs, shops, museums, parks and universities. Take scenic walks through the gorgeous Point Pleasant Park and Public Gardens. Indulge in Halifax's History by taking guided tours through the Halifax Citadel and the Shubenacadie Canal. Galleries, concerts, theatre, fine dining all await you in beautiful Halifax. Halifax is accessible through various means of transportation including: train, bus, highway, ferry and plane. There is a shuttle bus service to and from the airport which makes stops at all the major hotels in the Halifax area.

DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Dalhousie University is located in the heart of Halifax. Dalhousie is an exciting international learning community, devoted to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge. The beauty of Dalhousie's architectural style dominates the campus. There's no better time to witness Dalhousie's beauty than during the summer months. From May to August, we invite conference groups, large and small to, meet at Dalhousie. A wide variety of services and facilities are available to assist you in managing a successful conference. Dalhousie University, Halifax and Nova Scotia, make a great conference destination.

Reprinted with permission: Dalhousie University Conference Services

How to get here?
Halifax, Gateway to Atlantic Canada, has flourished as a prominent port on the world’s second largest natural harbour. Today, visitors have a choice of arriving by land, sea or air — read on for information on your choice of transportation.

By Car:
If you are travelling by car, the map on page 13 shows the region’s approaches. From the north and the airport, Route 102 (Bicentennial Drive) brings you into downtown Halifax via Bayers Road. Route 118 from Route 102 connects with Route 107 to the Eastern Shore and Route 111 (the Circumferential Highway circling Dartmouth). Route 111 then leads to downtown Halifax via the MacKay Bridge. Routes 3 and 103 come from Yarmouth and the South Shore. Route 101 comes from the Annapolis Valley and Yarmouth. If you’re coming from the USA, you can reach Nova Scotia by driving through New Brunswick or you can take one of the ferry services listed below.

By Air:
Halifax International Airport operates 24 hours per day, providing more than 160 departures daily from Halifax to 38 destinations in North America and Europe. Air services are provided by many airlines (see General Information, page 109, for a complete listing); some airlines offer seasonal flights. Access is easy from the rest of Canada, USA (non-stop flights from Newark, NJ, and Boston, MA) and Europe (call your local travel agent for details). Halifax International Airport is 35 km (21 miles) from downtown Halifax along Highway 102, and approximately 30 km (18 miles) from downtown Dartmouth. For more information on the Halifax International Airport, visit their web site at: http://www.hiaa.com/

By Rail:
VIA Rail provides train service west to the rest of Canada, connecting with US Amtrak services in many cities. There is one train per day departing at 1:30pm every day except Tuesday. The train station is located in the south end of Halifax. For more information: 1-800-561-3952.

By Sea:
A growing number of cruise lines visit Halifax as part of the New Atlantic Frontier itinerary. Check for details with your local travel agent. For privately owned boats, mooring information can be found on page 87. There are a number of ferry links to Nova Scotia:

Ferries:

Nova Star Cruises Portland ME to Yarmouth NS http://novastarcruises.com/
Saint John, NB, to Digby, NS (year round) • 1-888-249-7245 / www.nfl-bay.com
Northumberland Ferries Ltd.: Wood Islands, PEI, to Caribou, NS (May to December) • 1-888-249-7245 / www.nfl-bay.com
Marine Atlantic: Port aux Basques, NF (year round) and Argentia, NF (mid-June to mid-September) to North Sydney, NS • 1-800-341-7981ceoffundy.com

By Bus:
Acadian Lines and DRL Coach Lines provide excellent service throughout the province of Nova Scotia. There are connections with SMT Eastern from the neighbouring province of New Brunswick, Voyager from Quebec and Ontario, and Greyhound from the United States.

HALIFAX INFORMATION
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Commuting Times
Here are some guidelines on driving times between different locations in Metro Halifax. Accidents and poor weather can increase these driving times. For example, a major snowstorm can add an hour
(P) Peak times: weekdays 8-9 am and 4:30-5:30
(N) Non-Peak all other times

Copyright 1999-2003 FoundLocally.com Media Inc (403) 245-2194

Halifax Area:
A COASTAL SETTING

HALIFAX INFORMATION Some links will open in a new window.

Commuting Times Here are some guidelines on driving times between different locations in Metro Halifax. Accidents and poor weather can increase these driving times. For example, a major snowstorm can add an hour (P) Peak times: weekdays 8-9 am and 4:30-5:30 (N) Non-Peak all other times

Copyright 1999-2003 FoundLocally.com Media Inc (403) 245-2194

Halifax Area: A COASTAL SETTING

HALIFAX INFORMATION
Some links will open in a new window.

Commuting Times
Here are some guidelines on driving times between different locations in Metro Halifax. Accidents and poor weather can increase these driving times. For example, a major snowstorm can add an hour
(P) Peak times: weekdays 8-9 am and 4:30-5:30
(N) Non-Peak all other times

Halifax Area:
A COASTAL SETTING