Venue

The Westin Nova Scotian

1181 Hollis Street

Halifax, NS

B3H 2P6
Web: The Westin Nova Scotian - Westin Hotels & Resorts

Location

Accommodation:

Rates:

A special rate has been reserved at The Westin Nova Scotian for all CAGC attendees.

Traditional Queen - $289 per night CAD plus taxes

Traditional King - $299 per night CAD plus taxes

Harbourview King/Queen - $319 per night CAD plus taxes

Guest room rates are subject to applicable taxes, including 15% HST. Guest room rates include wireless internet in guest rooms, meeting space, and public areas.

Check In: 3:00 pm

Check Out: 12:00 am

Parking: Self-parking is $3.50 plus tax per hour to a maximum of $25 plus tax per day, based on availability. Valet parking is $32 plus tax per day, based on availability.

Book Online: Booking Link coming soon!

Call: 1-902-421-1000 (Call and ask for the CAGC 2026 Annual Education Conference room block.)

Deadline to book: Monday, September 14, 2026

Cancelling Your Reservation: You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 11:59 PM local hotel time one (1) day before arrival.

*WARNING: Please note there may be companies soliciting our participants by offering to book their hotel rooms for the CAGC Conference. CAGC has no arrangement with any external organizations, and we recommend you book directly with the hotels.

If you have any hotel booking questions, contact Bobbi Hoffman at bobbi@gemstone-events.com

Travel

Flights

YHZ

The closest airport to The Westin Nova Scotian is the Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) – 37 min / 33 km.

Click HERE for more information.

Airport to Hotel Google Map - Click HERE

Airline Discounts

AIR CANADA:

Go to aircanada.com and enter your promotion code CGBYFNM1 in the Promotion Code Box.

Applicable Rules:

The booking is to be made to the following city: Halifax (YHZ)
The travel period begins Wednesday, October 7, 2026, and ends Saturday, October 24, 2026
Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
For North America, 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel, 10% on standard fares & higher.

WESTJET:

WestJet will offer 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border. To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code listed below.

Visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.

Coupon Code: Guest web/Travel Agent web: 0C5Q2PV

Promo Code: Travel Agent GDS only: YBW33

Applicable Rules:

The booking can be made to: Halifax, NS
The travel period begins Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The travel period ends Saturday, October 24, 2026
No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings

Ground Transportation

Airport car services, taxis, and limos are available curbside outside Arrivals for all passengers. For more information, check out the airport’s Transport page HERE.

Note: The hotel does not provide shuttle service.

Halifax Weather – Click HERE