Welcome!
Halifax looks forward to welcoming delegates to the Atlantic Recreation & Facilities Conference, May 20 – 22, 2026! Here you will find a dedicated page for delegates outlining everything you’ll need to know to make the most of your visit to our seacoast city.
Halifax is so easily accessible by air, land and sea; you’ll be here before you know it!
Halifax Stanfield International Airport is Atlantic Canada’s centre for domestic, regional and international flight service. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax. There are several options from limo, taxi or Uber to express shuttle service and local transit – more details on options can be found here.
The 2026 Atlantic Recreation and Facilities Conference and Trade Show will be held in the beautiful Westin Nova Scotian.
The historic 4 Diamond Westin Nova Scotian is ideally located close to all amenities in Halifax’s exciting Seaport District, overlooking the Harbour. This Marriott hotel offers 310 newly renovated guest rooms, 23,000 square feet of modern meeting space, and full service amenities. Other services include The Westin Workout facility and an indoor heated saltwater pool.
Simply show your conference badge or event ticket at participating local businesses and save!
Outside Halifax, Nova Scotia rewards visitors with the world’s highest tides on the Bay of Fundy, vineyard tours in the Annapolis Valley, scenic drives along the iconic Cabot Trail, and world-class golf on dramatic coastal courses.
From lively waterfront dining to historic sites and coastal adventures, Halifax offers something for everyone.
Halifax’s culinary scene is celebrated for its fresh Atlantic seafood—think famous lobster rolls and donairs (the official dish)—plus a wide variety of international cuisine and farm‑to‑table dining on the waterfront.
View the weather in Halifax before your visit. Halifax enjoys a balanced, temperate climate year‑round—winters are milder than inland Canada, and summers remain warm without being oppressively hot.
