CASCA 2026 will take place on the campus of Saint Mary’s University in in Mi’kma’ki, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Most events and sessions will take place in the Loyola Academic Complex (LA) and the Sobey Building (SB). On-campus accommodation is in Loyola Residence (LR)
There are limited food options on campus. There is a Tim Hortons in Loyola (LA) and a Starbucks in the Atrium (AT). The Gorsebrook Lounge in the Student Centre (SC) offers drinks and pub food. See below for nearby dining options.
Things to do in Halifax
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
- Africville Museum
- Museum of Natural History (featuring the Pjila’si Gallery of Mi’kmaw Culture)
- Halifax Citadel National Historic Site
- Halifax Waterfront
- Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
- Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
- Beaty Centre for Marine Biodiversity
- Alexander Keith’s Brewery Tour
Areas around campus
- Young Ave. (10 min. walk)
- Uncommon Grounds (coffee, pastries, sandwiches)
- Bi-One Korean BBQ
- Dalhousie University (15 min. walk)
- Point Pleasant Park (15 min. walk)
- Inglis St. (15 min. walk)
- Xiaoyu Homestyle Noodle
- Masala Delight
- Boneheads BBQ
- Fenwick St. (15 min. walk)
- The Tunisian Dude (North African street food)
- Gingerbread Haus Bakery (German pastries, breads, cakes)
- Darrell’s Restaurant (burgers, pitas, salads)
- Narrow Espresso (coffee, pastries)
- Port of Halifax (30 min. walk)
- Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market (Saturday and Sunday only)
- Garrison Brewery Taproom (beers, ciders)
- Tomavino’s Ristorante (pizza, pasta)
- Spring Garden Rd. (25 min. walk)
- Manilla Thai Grill (Filipino)
- Ko-Doraku (Japanese)
- Sugar Marmalade (Hong Kong-style desserts, waffles)
- Cow’s Ice Cream
- Pane e Circo (Italian coffees, pastries, sandwiches)
- Efe’s Turkish Cuisine
- Among others…
- Downtown Halifax (30 min. walk)
- Many restaurants and hotels
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