Welcome to Halifax!
Halifax looks forward to welcoming delegates to the 45th Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing, June 10 - 13, 2024! Here you will find a dedicated page for delegates that will outline everything you'll need to know to make the most of your visit to our seacoast city!
Getting Here & Getting Around
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 offering direct flights to and from other Canadian cities, major city centres in the U.S., as well as the UK and Continental Europe. It is approximately a 30 minute drive from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to downtown Halifax. There are several options from local transit to taxi, limo or Uber - more details on options can be found here.
Show your Badge
“Show Your Badge” is our conference delegate appreciation program. Simply show your badge at participating local businesses, and earn special offers. From local food tours to souvenirs, to local experiences, you’ll save on the best the city has to offer!
Come Early, Stay Late
There is so much to experience in Nova Scotia, Canada, why come just for the conference when you can come early and stay late to discover our stunning province! Whether you’re looking for outdoor adventures, beautiful scenery, fresh seafood, local cuisine and wine, an urban experience or something off the beaten path, Nova Scotia offers lots to do, see and experience.
Experience Halifax
Looking for activities between conference sessions? Extending your stay? Explore these options:
Tours (by land and sea!) . . . From foodie and history to photography and nature – there are plenty of tour options to experience our seacoast city and surrounding areas such as Peggy’s Cove, Lunenburg, and Nova Scotia’s wine country – the Annapolis Valley. Or get a sea-level view of Halifax on a harbour tour.
Check out our Memorable Museums . . . Explore Canada’s rich immigration history at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 ● Take an unforgettable tour of the award-winning Alexander Keith’s Nova Scotia Brewery ● Discover the natural wonders of Nova Scotia’s land and sea at the Nova Scotia Museum of Natural History ● Tour the Titanic exhibit at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic ● Explore Atlantic Canada’s largest art collection at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia ● have fun while learning about science at the Discovery Centre ● or check out the new Steele Wheels Motor Museum.
Check out the tabs to the right for a full listing of things to do in Halifax!
Visitor Guide
Not sure where to start? Download the most recent Halifax Visitor Guide for ideas, inspiration, and more! Also, be sure to check out Discover Halifax's visitor website today!
Conference Location
The 45th Canadian Symposium on Remote Sensing will be held at Dalhousie University whose campus is situated in a beautiful residential area within easy walking distance of downtown Halifax. Programming will take place in the Student Union Building (SUB) and the Marion McCain Arts & Social Sciences Building.
The Awards Banquet will be held at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 located on the Halifax Waterfront.
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