On-Campus Accommodation

The conference has reserved 90 rooms in Loyola residence, right next to the conference venue. Check-in and entrance are at 5907 Gorsebrook Avenue on the south side of campus. Check-in is 3:00 pm and check out is 11:00 am on the departure date. The check-in desk is open 24 hours a day.

A single private bedroom (shared washroom) is $68.09 + applicable taxes = $79.95/night.

A double (2 single beds in the private bedroom, shared bathroom) is $134.52 + applicable taxes = $157.95/night.

Residence Room - Single
Single Room
Residence Room - Double
Double Room

Rates include: wifi, parking, linens, towels and access to the Homburg Fitness Centre.

Send an email to conference.services@smu.ca or call 902-420-5055 to book and let them know you are part of CASCA 2026. Do not book through a third-party website as rates are higher. Rooms fill up quickly so book now.

Off-Campus Accommodation

The SMU campus is in the south end of Halifax. Most hotels are located in the downtown area, about 30 minutes walk away or about 10 minutes driving – please plan accordingly. Uber, Lyft, Uride and various taxi services are available throughout the city.

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Getting to Halifax

Halifax Stanfield Airport (YHZ) is located northeast of Halifax and about a 30-minute drive to the university campus. A taxi from the airport costs about $65-$75 depending on destination.

Other options include:

  • Halifax Transit Route 320 ($4.75)
    • Departs every 30 minutes – arrives at Scotia Square Terminal in downtown Halifax
  • Maritime Bus ($18)
    • Departs twice a day – arrives at Halifax Bus Terminal beside The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel
  • Driver Dave’s ($23-$44)
    • Shuttle service specializing in group transportation for university students

Saint Mary’s University is served by Halifax Transit Routes 4 (to Halifax Commons), 10 (to Scotia Square Terminal), 24 (to Halifax Shopping Centre) and 29 (to North Halifax through Downtown)